Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

Trail ultramarathons in the Peak District on 12–13 September 2026 with distances from 12 km to 110 km, UTMB Index status and camping options. The event also forms part of the GB SLAM series.

A 20 mile off road route in the Peak District with about 900 m ascent, starting at Fairholmes and finishing at the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. Map and compass navigation is required and checkpoints, a bus return and a post event drink..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km fell race around the higher Northern Fells with 2200 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and compulsory navigation and safety kit. The loop starts and finishes on the village green in Hesket Newmarket and includes river crossings.

A roughly 17 km out and back fell race across Upper Teesdale with about 560 m of ascent, starting and finishing in Holwick. The route is unmarked and suited to runners with fell experience and navigation skills.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

Raven 7 is an 11.25 km fell race with 445 m of ascent around Llanarmon yn lal, based at the Raven Inn. Entry is £5 on the day and the course is partially marked.

A roughly 47 mile fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway bag drop. Mandatory kit, in person registration the evening before, wooden finisher medal for fi..

An off-road marathon and half marathon on 13 September 2026 with significant ascent, mandatory FRA kit, stocked feed stations and chip timing. Organisers provide recce runs, route GPX and optional bespoke race clothing.

Bradley Fell Race on 13 September 2026 in Bradley Village near Skipton is a 3.50-mile fell race with about 800 feet of climb. It features youth categories and counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Three scenic trail distances around Bakewell in the Peak District using the Monsal Trail and riverside sections, with chip timing, on course refreshments and a finisher medal.

A mountain fellrunning trial in Borrowdale, Keswick on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetted entries, fees and some equipment hire included.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

A single lap 6.0 miles trail race in the Colne Valley with 990 feet of climb and varied terrain, finishing at Zapato Brewery. The route is marshalled and waymarked and prizes are awarded for overall and age category placings.

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three-race Autumn series in September 2026, open to ages 11 and over with prizes in each race.

A multi-distance trail event around Hathersage on 18 and 19 September 2026 offering routes from 25 km to 100 miles for running or trekking. Entries include GPS tracking, checkpoint support and a post-event hot meal.

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.