Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail through local woodlands. Enjoy friendly competition while supporting a great cause in a welcoming community event.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a charity 10 mile challenge around Delph raising funds for the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Run the standard route or test your grit in the TAB with 35 lbs across moorland.

Run the Canalathon along the scenic Rochdale Canal towpath from 10 km to a 100 km ultra, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire. Flat, fast towpaths, marshals and aid stations, and a festive finish at Sowerby Bridge.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water on 22 March 2026. Undulating, varied trails and limited places make this lakeside challenge a must for trail lovers.

Trail run at Thornbridge Brewery in the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km waymarked routes and small group wave starts. Finish in the tap room with an award winning beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch: half marathon, 10 km or 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with rolling climbs and dusk headtorch vibes. Scenic trails, friendly organisers and a finisher medal for every runner.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Take on Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay via Wainwright's route. Expect 6,500 m of climbing across three National Parks and wild moorland and mountain views.

Lakes Traverse 2026 is an epic 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwrights Coast to Coast and sweeping through Ennerdale, Borrowdale and Haweswater. Take on the challenge on 28 to 29 March 2026.

Enjoy a weekend of wild Lakeland running at Grasmere with 5km and 10km trail routes that skirt Grasmere and Rydal waters and pass Rydal Caves, with duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly with medals, goodies and village finish vibes.

Join the Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race at Bwlch Penbarras on 28 March 2026 for a playful hilly route where the final kilometre is a surprise. Canicross starts ahead of the main pack and every finisher gets a medal and chocolate.

Run the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station with half marathon and 10k options across a traffic free, multi terrain route that passes through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Medal, photos and prizes included on race weekend.

Tackle a hilly 11 km trail around Reeth with a very steep opening climb, technical descents and single track sections through former mining hushes. Finish at Low Fremington Village Hall with tea, coffee and cakes. Entries limited to 100.

Join NAV4 Daffodil Run & Walk on 28 March 2026 in Pooley Bridge for a scenic 13 mile out and back to Hallin Fell across trails and open slopes. Walkers, runners and families welcome with support and post race tea and cake.

Take on DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire. This challenging 20 mile trail features steep climbs, ridge running and rocky technical descents through classic Dales scenery; mandatory kit and a personal cup are required.

Join the Cleveland Survival, a challenging 24 mile orienteering across the North York Moors raising funds for Cleveland Mountain Rescue. Expect tough terrain, checkpoint support and a hot meal at the finish.

Tackle the wild slopes of Bollihope Carrs in this scenic 10.5 km fell race with 380 m of climb. Expect rough terrain, steep descents and unmarked navigation so come prepared with full FRA kit. Limited to 50 runners for a fell experience.