Trail Running calendar near Barnsley 2026-2027

This summer trail series features five evening races on the same 8 km course in Wirral Country Park. Open to runners 16 and over, it offers individual and age-category trophies based on the best four of five results. Entry is available per..

The Tiger's Trail Race is a 10 km trail run with 259 meters of ascent, starting from the Fox House pub in Sheffield. Runners must be prepared with mandatory kit, which is checked on the day. The event offers prizes across multiple categorie..

Run a flat 5 km trail around Clowbridge Reservoir. This race is part of a three event Spring Series on Thursday evenings. Prizes are awarded in each race.

Explore the hills, moors and valleys of Calderdale on this trail ultramarathon. Choose a 50-mile circular tour from Heptonstall or a 30-mile route starting in Brighouse, both following the historic Calderdale Way. Fully stocked vegan aid st..

Explore the Yorkshire Wolds on this 50 km circular ultra. The route passes through picturesque villages and features four fully stocked checkpoints. A tracker is included, and finishers are rewarded with tea, cake, and a choice of eco-frien..

The Three Peaks Race is a classic fell run over the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. Participants can enter the full main race or a team relay option. Entries open in October for the April event.

The Fellsman Dart is a 30-mile ultra-marathon from Redshaw to Threshfield in the Yorkshire Dales. With over 4,200 feet of climbing and 13 checkpoints, it tests navigation and endurance for fit participants.

Walk or run the 40 mile A Coventry Way Challenge through the countryside around Coventry. The event offers full support with checkpoints, a hot meal at the finish, and the option to participate solo or in a relay team.

A 10 km running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on 26 April 2026, organised with Curly's Athletes to support the Wildlife Foundation. The mixed surface single loop course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

A marathon and half marathon on the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire on 26 April 2026, using a 13 mile former railway route between Ashbourne and Buxton. Advance and on the day entry options are noted.

Run the undulating trails of Delamere Forest on a 21k or 42k course. The event starts at the visitor centre and requires runners to carry specific mandatory kit. This is a UTMB Index race.

Run through the North York Moors at the Heartbeat Hobble in Goathland, an 11.9 km fell with 290 m of climb. Entry on the day and a village hall finish create a friendly spring fell outing.

A challenging fell race on the Pennine Way. Cover 12.9 km with 452 m of climb to Bleaklow Head and back. Records show a fast course for those seeking a competitive test.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

A classic fell race in the Peak District, the Kinder Downfall covers 15.4km with 600m of ascent. Full FRA kit and previous fell running experience are mandatory for this BM-category event. The race starts and registers in Hayfield village.

A multi terrain *5 km* race at Fineshade Wood on 26 April 2026 set in Northamptonshire woodlands. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual completion option is available.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Cockfield Chase is a beginner-friendly fell race in County Durham. The 7km route is run over two laps, with a group run first to view the course. It features a unique "bring a prize, win a prize" format for all participants.

A marked fell race over 4.6 miles of fields and tracks in Penistone. No navigation is needed on the marshalled BS category course. It honors club stalwart Ian Charlesworth.