Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2026-2027

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park in Otley with each leg about 4.8 km and 170 m of climb. Teams of three compete across age and gender categories; pre-entry and entry on the day are available for a £12 team fee.

A 6.4 km category BS fell race around Thurlstone Gala/Football Field in South Yorkshire with undulating single-lap terrain, a 150-runner limit, £6 entry, age-category prizes and cash bonuses for record breaks.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

A multi-day gravel and trail running festival at Duncombe Park with a Friday 6 km night loop and Saturday 10 km, 20 km or 30 km routes, timed mystery segments, on-site camping and festival amenities.

Gyrn Gallop is a 10.6 km fell race from Rhiwlas Village near Llansilin with about 350 m of ascent on a partially marked course requiring some experience. Entry on the day is £7 and the minimum age is over 15.

A two person relay to the summit of Moel Famau and back over about 6.5 km with 350 m of climb. Night registration and a small on the night entry fee, with parking options that depend on ground conditions.

A 10 km adventure run with obstacles through roads, fields and canal paths near Holme on 11 July 2026. A 5 km Half Howler and Mini Howler fun run are part of the village Festival of Sport weekend.

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

Multiple trail distances run from Ambleside in the Lake District, from a 14k to an Ultra 100k. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with medical cover, feed stations, GPX files and an event village with live commentary.

A long Lakeland fell race of 34 km with 2750 m ascent, mandatory tracker and full FRA kit. The route visits multiple high checkpoints including Scafell Pike and includes flagged valley sections, path running and technical navigation.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Point to point just over 40 miles across the North York Moors from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar on 11 July 2026, organised by Quakers Running Club. The event uses a handicap system, requires mandatory kit and includes seven checkpoints.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A countryside trail run at Stonyhurst College on July 11 2026. The **11.1k** route passes rivers, historic bridges and woodland; entry fee is £30 and parking is on college grounds.