Trail Running calendar near Belper 2026-2027

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Enjoy the Coal Aston Gala Chase, a 4.7 mile off road trail through Moss Valley with woodland, farmland and a small ford to keep things lively. A 1.4 mile family fun run welcomes kids and every finisher gets free cake.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 5 July 2026 around Great Hucklow, roughly 10 km with stiff climbs and about 335 m of ascent across moorland, fields and rough paths. Community run from the village school with volunteers and post..

Run a scenic half marathon from Lyme Hall over Kerridge Ridge to the Macclesfield Canal with marked course, aid stations and chip timing. Entry includes parking and park access; finishers can choose a medal or have a tree planted.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Run around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District on scenic, rugged trails with punchy climbs and wide hill views. Choose 10K, 22K or 50K and enjoy chip timed results, a waterside finish, free race photos and a themed medal.

A fundraising off road event around Matlock with two route options, 35 km 22 mile and 17 km 11 mile, on unmarked terrain. The course passes villages, moorland and woodland and requires participants to navigate.

Join the final race of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds. Run a flat 5 km towpath course to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and enjoy medals, age category prizes and a friendly 1.5 mile fun run.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Take on the Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026, a scenic 9.9 km fell run around Cromford Moor with 250 m of ascent. Mostly on good trails, the route starts and ends at Cromford Meadows and entries are limited to 300 with advance booking.

Tackle a classic 7 mile fell race from the Packhorse Inn in Widdop, set across scenic South Pennine ridges with about 366 m of climb. Entries open for pre entry and on the day if space remains, with teams welcome and junior races available.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

An evening BS-category fell race in Thurlstone, South Yorkshire, covering about 6.4 km on an undulating single lap. Entry is available pre-event or on the day for a £6 fee; prizes include overall and age-category awards and a record cash pr..

Run the scenic MTC Severn Path Ultra, a challenging 59 mile point to point along the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Enjoy riverside towns, staffed checkpoints with dietary options and a friendly, well supported ultra experience.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

Run the 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Riverside views, checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, and a bespoke medal and visor await finishers.

Run along the historic Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, a 3.5 mile tunnel under the Pennines, with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on 11 July 2026 in Slaithwaite. Friendly trail event with bespoke medal and feed stations.

On 11 July 2026 the Hallow 12 Parish Challenge offers circular off-road routes from 10 to 40 miles starting in Hallow and passing through 12 parishes. Waymarked courses include checkpoints with drinks and snacks and a hot meal at the finish..