Trail Running calendar near Barrow-in-Furness 2026-2027

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes. Offers Half Marathon, Full Marathon and a 55.5 km Ultra with GPS tracking, coach travel options and a mandatory minimum kit list.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Trail running event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with three checkpoints, mandatory kit and tracker provision for ultramarathon entrants. Entry minimum age 18 and a 100 person maximum field.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

A winter hill race on 12 December 2026 from Muirfad Farm near Newton Stewart, covering 17.50 km with 800 m ascent over Cairnsmore of Fleet. Competitors must be over 18, have navigation skills and carry mandatory mountain kit.

Three looped routes around Holmfirth start and finish at Brockholes Village Hall, with options of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 mile loops. Entrants may do one or more loops in order and the event includes basic catering and a finish certificate.

Silent Night is a night-time, unmarked fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top. The course is 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, requires navigation and strict, extensive mandatory kit.

A pre-Christmas trail on Moel Famau starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras, with a mystery route of 6 to 12 km revealed during the race and a Canicross event before the main pack. Finishers receive a mince pie and a festive medal.

A winter mountain ultra on 19 December 2026, the 38 mile circuit around Helvellyn starts and finishes at Askham and includes about 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route requires navigation and entries are limited to 200 starters.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Night-time 5 km and 10 km runs at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 with chip timing and a virtual option that includes a mailed medal. Reduced accompanied entry is available for 6-17 year olds.

A stripped-back navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location and must find their way back to the event centre on foot. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile challenges and optional live trac..

Timed laps along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park on a 5.3 km out and back course, with a seven hour limit and a vegetarian aid station. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event supports Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..