Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

An evening orienteering event at Brereton Heath near Holmes Chapel offering colour coded courses from White to Blue to match a range of navigational skills. Pre entry is via RaceSignUp and parking is metered at the Visitor Centre.

A short, club organised fell race on 24 June 2026 in Brushes Clough Country Park near Shaw, Oldham. The **6.1 km** course crosses moorland and forest trails, requires specific safety kit and navigational awareness, and is pre entry only.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

Take on the Reston Scar Scamper at Staveley Mill Yard on Wed 24 Jun 2026, a lively 6 km fell race with 301 m of climb across fully marked Lake District trails. On the day entry is £5 and all proceeds support Staveley community projects.

Nant Gain is a 7.6 km fell race around Cilcain with 370 m of ascent, night registration at The White Horse Pub and a £3 entry on the night. Parking is limited so car sharing and use of the viewpoint car park are recommended.

An evening pop up running event in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k options, on-site food and drinks, and a jumble medal for all finishers. Entry can be paid on the day or online with fees listed between £12 and £17.

A local fell race in the South/West Pennines, covering 10.5 km with 370 m of climb and views of Hameldon Hill and Mitchell House reservoir. Entry fees differ for affiliated and unattached runners and the event is based at Accrington Cricket..

A 47 miles trail race on 27 June 2026 following the Hudson Way and Wolds Way to Malton, with checkpoints, drop bags and mandatory kit checks. Finishers receive a medal and a T shirt.

A six mile fell race in Whaley Bridge held with the town carnival, featuring about 274 m of climb and a published route. The club offers a small travel incentive and donates event profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 27 June 2026, run on marked reservoir loops with chip timing, marshals, an event village, post-race goodies and a bespoke medal.

A new 3.45 miles / 6.00 km fell race on 27 June 2026 around Kirkby-in-Furness, climbing 750 feet. The event counts for the BOFRA Championship and includes junior and senior age categories.

A 50th anniversary fell race from Alston playing field to Park Fell and back, about 6.2 km with 211 m of ascent. Entry fees support the local mountain rescue team and the minimum age is 18.

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

A fundraising walking and running event in Kettlewell, Wharfedale, offering routes from 4.5 to 17 miles. Organised by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, proceeds support the local mountain rescue team.

A two-day OCR mud run at Bramham Park with up to 40 obstacles and a range of adult and junior distances; team entries and charity partnerships are featured.

Trail races at Honister Slate Mine combine mountain running with about 700 m of underground tunnels. Courses are waymarked and marshaled, require basic mountain safety kit, and are open to runners aged 16 and over.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.