Trail Running calendar near Belper 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic run, jog, or walk through the Yorkshire countryside with distances ranging from 5k to a half marathon. Finishers are rewarded with a medal, hot food, and a drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Experience the rural beauty of the Amber Valley with a 31 mile ultra or a 20 mile trail race featuring woodland paths and expansive views near the Peak District.

A 50 km trail along the Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig with 1450 m ascent, marked waymarkers, a GPX file and three checkpoints offering refreshments.

Choose your challenge from a 10k to an Ultra Marathon on a scenic multi lap course through Knaresborough. Enjoy historic Yorkshire charm and parkland views with full marshal support and bespoke finisher medals.

Explore the scenic High Peak on a 17 or 24 mile hike starting from Marple. Navigate over Lantern Pike and Werneth Low while spotting historic footpath signs on this 10 hour challenge.

Experience an epic trail run through the Yorkshire countryside on the Nidderdale Way loop. Choose from four distances ranging from 13 to 55 miles while visiting iconic landmarks like Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks.

Experience a traffic free run through the heart of the Peak District on a former railway line featuring tunnels and the historic Monsal viaduct. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances over this scenic October weekend.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Choose your own distance at Ferry Meadows by completing as many 5.3 km laps as you like in six hours. This multi-terrain event is located near Peterborough and features a cupless aid station at every lap.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

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.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

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.

Experience the local paths and trails of St Helens in this popular five mile race. Join the St Helens Striders for a trail run starting at the Sankey Visitors Centre with limited places available for 2026.

Test your endurance at this six hour lapped trail race set in a beautiful wooded valley. Complete as many five kilometer laps as possible along the scenic Linacre Reservoirs to earn your finisher medal.

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.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

Join Enigma Fireworks on 6 and 7 November 2026 for marathon and half marathon loops around scenic Caldecotte Lake. Enjoy waterside views, lap support and a bespoke finisher medal to light up your race season.