Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

A 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, passing the Nine Standards and Swaledale. The event emphasizes adventure and self sufficiency and has a minimum age of 18.

Trail running in quieter parts of Whinlatter forest on 4 April 2027 with two marked, chip timed routes. Dogs are allowed on suitable harnesses and GPX files are available.

Moors Traverse 2027 is an 80 km coast to coast ultra on 4 April following Wainwrights route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay. The event emphasises self sufficiency and crosses the northern edge of the North York Moors.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

Marked and marshalled trail runs of 10 km and 16 km from Hawkshead Recreation Ground offer Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Water stations are provided but participants should bring a reusable cup.

Trail running event in the Lake District on 10 April 2027 offering 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and Catbells. The race is TRA licensed with chip timing, GPX files and live tracking for ultra runners.

A coastal trail half marathon from Redcar to Staithes covering 14.35 miles with varied terrain, 1591 ft of ascent and a five hour limit. Two aid stations, a finishers medal and category trophies are provided.

A coastal trail marathon from Redcar Beach Base to Whitby on 11 April 2027. The route is listed as 26.57 miles with 3,263 ft of ascent, varied underfoot conditions and a 10 hour cutoff that accommodates walkers.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A self guided circa 37 mile challenge from Goathland in the North York Moors National Park visiting five triangulation pillars. Solo entrants and pairs compete with limited places and mandatory kit and checkpoint checks.

An outdoor inflatable obstacle course in Derby in April 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k options across repeated 2.5k laps, music zones, water stations and finisher medals, with specific rules for child participants and on-site parking and bag dro..

A 102 mile, 1590 m ascent ultramarathon around Chester and nearby trails with 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off. The race is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A circular 52 km trail through the Yorkshire Wolds starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, limited to 200 runners with live GPS tracking, four indoor checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

A scenic trail run at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances along woodland, parkland and riverside paths beside the River Derwent. The course is clearly signed, marshalled and includes water stations and a f..

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked forest courses and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Options of an 8K or 5K loop, chip timed, and allows two dogs per runner on mainly wide trails.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

A 10 kilometre running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, organised by Curly's Athletes and supporting the Wildlife Foundation. The single loop mixed surface course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.