Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2025-2026

Run 33 miles around Chesterfield in the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic trail through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Expect varied terrain, staffed aid stations and a special anniversary memento at the finish.

Join the Lakeland Paws canicross finale at Dodd Wood for a scenic, chip timed forest trail race where dogs lead the way. Choose 8K or 5K routes with flowing wide sections, some narrow steep descents, and the option to run without a dog.

Event overview The Avenham Amble is scheduled for Sunday 10 May 2026 in Avenham Park, Preston (start/finish at Avenham Park Cafe, PR1 8JT). The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and entries close on 3 May 2026. The race holds a Trail Runn..

Finish the season at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter, a chip timed trail to the summit of Seat How. Pick from two mixed terrain routes, run with or without your dog, and celebrate season prizes.

Tackle North Yorkshire moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon from Sutton Bank, with marathon, half and 10k routes. Untaped courses test your navigation and stamina with timed cut offs and medals.

Take part in the Jack Bloor Races, an evening fell race with junior events on Ilkley Moor each second Tuesday in May. A community favourite, the event raises funds for the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund to support young people.

Keswick Mountain Festival 15 to 17 May 2026 brings swim, bike, run, hike and triathlon events alongside adventure races, speakers, live music and an outdoor expo. Enjoy food and bars and a sustainability push with no single use cups.

Take on the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle, a scenic trail from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales to Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Distances to 50 mile offer big climbs and stunning Dales views, with medals, T shirt and hot food.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on the Holcombe 10, a scenic 10K or 10 mile trail through Redisher Woods, up to Peel Tower and across open moorland. Entries support The Sunnywood Project and the routes reward runners with great views, water stations and..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 The Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50k race held on Saturday 16 May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery & Tap, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark NG23 6JE. The organiser is Quadrio Events. Mini..

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..

Event overview Derwent Reservoir 5 km and 10 km trail runs take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park, Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT). The runs start from the south side of the reservoir. Most of the route..

Take on the Pommie Panter Fell Race in Youlgrave, Peak District, a rugged 5.8 mile route with climbs, limestone descents and marshy sections finishing on the village high street. All profits support local village facilities and a friendly c..

Tackle 13.2 miles of technical forest tracks and ancient trods around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods at SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon on 17 May 2026. Small field of 50 runners and bespoke finisher medal.

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge, a 26.2 mile walk or run across the scenic Peak District with 4800 feet of ascent and friendly checkpoints. Support local causes and enjoy hot food and a finisher badge back in Alstonefield.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham, part of the Dun Holm Challenge series, is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear with views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a fla..

Panopticons Ultra is a scenic 32 mile trail ultra through East Lancashire, linking four Panopticons and winding across Pennine foothills. Expect rugged climbs, views and a point to point adventure from Blackburn to Trawden.

Join Gods Own Backyard Ultra Spring 2026 near Leeds and tackle a repeating 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. Mixed canal, farmland and woodland trails plus camping and a lively support crew make it a gritty and friendly t..

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a full..