Trail Running calendar near Barnsley 2026-2027

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

A Halloween-themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering runs from a one-mile fun run to an ultra marathon, with bespoke medals, refreshment stations and spot prizes for fancy dress.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete 5km laps and aim for the highest lap count. The course is fully marked with checkpoint food and drink, medals for finishers and prizes for the most laps.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Experience a full or half marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Dales around Gargrave and Skipton. This event takes participants to the Broughton Stone Circle while raising funds for the World Scout Jamboree.

Experience a spooky Halloween trail run through Delamere Forest by head torch. Choose between 10km and Half Marathon distances on a reflected course featuring a festive fancy dress theme and glow in the dark medals.

Join the Striders Trail 5 for a run through the scenic paths and trails of St Helens. This event offers a limited number of places for runners aged 15 and over starting from the Sankey Visitors Centre.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Experience a friendly canicross event through the scenic woodland trails of Mere Sands Wood. Join a supportive community for a timed one mile run or walk followed by an optional social distance with your dog.

Experience a unique 5 mile out and back run through the 422 meter Oxendon Tunnel. Choose between a Thursday night or Friday morning session and enjoy an atmospheric route that requires a head torch to navigate the darkness.

A marshalled nighttime trail event at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped options of 3 miles and 6.7 miles on undulating, good-trail terrain; aid stations, a bespoke finisher medal, car-park toilets and pay-and-display parking are provi..

A TRA licensed trail event on 7 November 2026 around Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs, featuring a 6.7 mile loop, undulating paths, aid stations and a marshalled, signed course with finisher medal and on-site facilities.

A Category BS fell race of 10 km with about 350 m of ascent in Todmorden on 7 November 2026. The course is fast and muddy with a steep descent off Stoodley Pike, on the day entry is £5 and the minimum age is 16.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Experience a self navigated winter trail adventure in the North York Moors with marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. Participants navigate via maps through hilly terrain starting from the village of Goathland.

A dog friendly trail event at Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs on 7 November 2026 offering looped 3.3 and 6.7 mile routes on mainly off-road trails with refreshments, marshals, and finisher medals.