Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2025-2026

Enjoy scenic autumn trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 6 km and 12 km options suitable for all abilities, including canicross. Family friendly with no time limits and early starts for quieter running.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Brighouse, a relaxed scenic series that celebrates Your Distance Your Pace Your Weekend. Choose 5K 10K or half marathon and enjoy a jumble medal hot food and a beer or soft..

Take on the Brenig Way 50 km trail through the Dee Valley and Clocaenog Forest, finishing on the Llyn Brenig dam. Expect technical climbs, riverside paths and full electronic timing with GPS trackers to keep you on course.

Join Old Mother Shipton's Soft Shoe Shuffle in Knaresborough for a scenic multi lap running festival through parkland and along a converted railway path. Choose distances from 10k to ultra and enjoy feed stations, a bespoke medal and post r..

Join the Gormire Gamble at Sutton Bank on Sun 18 Oct 2026 for a scenic 9.1 km fell challenge with about 250 m climb across the North York Moors. Part of the Esk Valley Fell Club Lets Run Dave Parry Winter Series, teams welcome.

Tackle a rugged 55 mile loop through Nidderdale past Ripley Castle, Brimham Rocks and Scar House Reservoir. Expect technical trails, dramatic scenery and mandatory kit and tracker support from Punk Panther for a classic autumn ultramarathon..

Run the scenic Monsal Trail through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct in a traffic free half marathon or 10k from Bakewell Station. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and stunning Derbyshire views.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Run the Hubble Bubble & Ghostly 1 Mile along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for spooky family fun or longer distances up to an ultra. Fancy dress is encouraged with spot prizes and finishers get bespoke Halloween medals and sweet treats.

Race You To The Summit is a classic 4.3 mile fell race from the Summit Inn up to the White House and back, with about 260 m of climbing through Pennine moorland. Come in Halloween fancy dress for the costume competition and prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Run the scenic Derwentwater 10, a 10 miles clockwise loop around Derwent Water near Keswick on 1 Nov 2026. Enjoy an undulating tarmac course with midrace drinks and race day facilities including changing and showers.

Run under the stars around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir on 7 November 2026 with 3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options. Well marshalled and signed, this low light trail needs a head torch and rewards finishers with a bespoke medal and treats.

Enjoy a scenic lakeside run around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs with a 6.7 mile trail loop through autumn woods and rolling terrain, fully marshalled and signed. Distances range from the 6.7 mile route up to a full marathon for every leve..

Take on a rugged 10 km Pennine challenge around Todmorden with 350 m of climbing, starting and finishing at the Shepherds Rest Inn. Teams welcome and entry is on the day for £5; minimum age 16.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.