Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

Two ultra trail races from Bakewell Showground across the Peak District with a 101 km and a 55 km route, significant elevation gain, outposts and mandatory kit requirements for the ultra distances.

A pair of A category fell races in the Duddon Valley, featuring an 18 mile / 29 km long route with 1830 m climb and a 10 mile short route. Both require map and compass skills, appropriate kit and pre-entry.

A 10 mile category A fell race in the Duddon Valley on 30 May 2026, climbing about 3000 feet up Dow and Caw. Pre entry only and minimum age 18; map and compass skills plus required mountain kit are essential.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A two day off road running festival at Grasmere Showground offering trail races, a 24 hour ultra loop and an OMM Lite Trail Quest with solo and team options. Family races and camping are available.

A 50 miles trail run around Telford that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with varied trails, four stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. There is a 9PM cut off and an entry fee is listed.

A muddy 5 km obstacle event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide on a looped course. Entry fees and a minimum £50 fundraising target apply.

An annual *5.5 mile* trail run on 31 May 2026 that starts at Worksop College and travels through Clumber Park. The event raises funds for Cancer Research, has a minimum age of 16, and provides a medal for finishers.

Trail runs at Tatton Park in Cheshire offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes across parkland, woodlands and grass. Live chip timing, parking onsite and canicross entries with dogs on a lead.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

An annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering flagged 10k, half marathon and 37k routes, SPORTident timing and fundraising for local and international charities.

A trail event on 31 May 2026 around Ullswater offering three distances. The 33.5 mile ultra includes Lowther and Dalemain loops, the 21.5 mile is a full lake lap, and the 10 mile runs from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding.

A score fell race around Longstone Edge starting from the Crispin Inn in Great Longstone. Competitors use SI timing, choose their own routes to collect points within a set time limit, and may enter solo or as pairs across multiple age categ..

Three Ullswater Way trail races in Cumbria offer a 33.5 mile Ultra, a 21.5 mile Trail 20 and a 10 mile Trail 10. Registration is at Jenkins Field in Glenridding and Trail 10 starts at Pooley Bridge.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

Run the Trunce 4 fell race in the Peak District from Oxspring Playing Field, a scenic 6.2 km route with 190 m of climb. On the day entries are just £3 and a 3 km junior race for ages 10 plus makes it great for families.

A weeklong running series from 1 to 6 June 2026 featuring timed races, distinctive medals and post-race activities. Open to entrants aged 16 and over with entry, refund and transfer rules managed via the Nifty Entries portal.

A three-race series of 5 km canal towpath runs in Methley, Leeds, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The measured, flat trail course features age category prizes and medals for all at the final even..

A 10 km category BS fell race from Hebden Bridge with about 350 m of ascent, a steep climb to Stoodley Pike and a flagged route over moor, trail and wooded tracks. Entries include individual and three-person team options.