Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2025-2026

Cordwell Colossus is a 20-mile trail run in North East Derbyshire on the edge of the Peak District. The course loops through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys, weaving woodland tracks, farmland lanes and single-track trails with views from h..

Event overview Hardmoors 26.2: Farndale takes place on Sunday 9 August 2026 and is based at Hutton Le Hole Village Hall, YO62 6UA. The event comprises three circular trail races: a trail marathon, a half marathon and a trail 10k. Entry is l..

Ricky’s Race is held in Darley Dale, near Matlock, and organized by Matlock Athletic Club. The 7.3 km (4.5 miles) course features about 240 m (787 ft) of climb. Runners start on a forest trail with a brief flat section, then ascend through..

Flagg Moor Run is a revived fell race in the Peak District National Park, organized by Flagg Parish Council. The 5.5-mile route takes participants off road through fields, lanes and country roads from Flagg toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton, fi..

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Ilkley Skyline is a classic fell-running challenge on the moors around Ilkley, hosted by Great Owl Running. The event offers two distances: 22 miles (35 km) with about 3,000 ft (910 m) of ascent. The loop starts and finishes outside The Her..

Event overview Moel Famau 24 is a multi-hour hill and trail event on the Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau. Competitors use a loop on mountain slopes based at Plas Dolben Farm. The course is a loop of about 7.5 km with about 500 m of ascent per l..

Event overview The CBTE Morland Half Marathon is scheduled for 16 August 2026. The event distance is 13.65 miles. It starts and finishes at Morland Village Hall (CA10 3AS), near Penrith. Entry requires registration with SiEntries. Entries o..

Choose the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K and run undulating trails around the reservoir, with a memorable out and back plus a reservoir loop for the half. Enjoy chip timed results, water stops, free photos and a bespoke medal..

INFERNO in Edale is an epic upland trail race on 22 Aug 2026 with options from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra. Expect muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb up a waterfall on self guided routes with checkpoints and safety support.

Event overview The Belper Rover is a Derbyshire scenic trail race. The event is planned provisionally for 23 August 2026. Race headquarters and the finish are at The Triangle, Bridge Street, Belper DE56 1BA. Course and services Participant..

Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) 2026 The LLCR is a non-stop canal towpath race from Old Hall Street, Liverpool to Office Lock, Leeds. The event covers 130 miles along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal and is organised by Cana..

Take on the high moors around Otley on 29 August 2026 with four challenging trail distances from 13 to 50 miles, big climbs and ITRA UTMB points on offer. A small field and wild views make this a bold, scenic test for experienced runners.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held along the scenic River Wear, offering views of Durham Cathedral. Hosted at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club, the course features a flat, fully signed loop of approximate..

Nottingham Running Festival : overview The Nottingham Running Festival takes place on Sunday 30 August 2026 at Colwick Country Park, Nottingham Racecourse (NG2 4BE). The event is held in support of Nottinghamshire Hospice. The route include..

Set in the historic Peak District village of Eyam, Eyam Fell Race is a scenic 10 km fell run that starts and finishes in Eyam. The course climbs from the village up to Sir William Hill, passes the Barrel Inn and crosses Abney Moor, rewardin..

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Challenge yourself to the 102 mile Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra across Snowdonia Eryri, a self navigation mountain odyssey with live GPS tracking and a 42 hour cutoff. Limited to 250 places.

Join a scenic 10k through Malham Cove and Tarn, featuring a climb to Weets Top and a thrilling descent. Finish with a hearty post race meal, a beer and event goodies.

Take on the Bullock Smithy Hike, a challenging 56 mile circular hike or ultra run around Hazel Grove 5 to 6 September 2026. Join fellow walkers and runners for the first full weekend in September as the event counts down to its 50th year.