Trail Running calendar near Belper 2026-2027

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

Join Zig Zag Running at Ferry Meadows for Pumpkin Plod, a 4 or 6 hour timed loop to log road or ultra distances on a scenic 5.3 km mixed terrain lap. Water each lap, a finisher medal and virtual entry make this a flexible autumn challenge.

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.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Experience Irchester Spooktacular, a Halloween night time run through woodland trails with 5k and 2k family options. Fancy dress, themed marshals, medals, Halloween treats and free photos make it a spooky family favorite.

Join the Hubble Bubble and Ghostly 1 Mile on Halloween along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for a fun, flat out and back run. Fancy dress, bespoke medals and spooky treats with spot prizes make this a festive must do.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

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.

Take on Linacre Infini, a six hour timed trail race around three scenic reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked wooded trails and some short climbs. Earn a medal for completing at least one lap and push for as many laps as..

A 31 mile trail through Amber Valley with a 20 mile northern loop option, both based at Ashover Village Hall. Routes are largely unmarked but GPX files, checkpoints and medic cover are provided; Amberaid has a 9 hour time limit.

Take on a scenic 5 mile trail through Sankey Valley Park on Sunday 1 November 2026, with marshalled routes and varied trail underfoot. Limited to 250 entries, this friendly race offers post race food and finisher goodies.

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.

Tunnel Vision is a 5 mile out and back that sends runners through the atmospheric Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Pick a Night or Dawn run, earn interlocking medals and support local foodbanks.

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.

Moonlight Meander is an atmospheric nighttime trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir near Otley, with looped woodland routes run in the dark. Choose about 3 or 6.7 miles and enjoy marshals, feed stations, a bespoke medal and post ra..

Enjoy scenic reservoir running at Swinsty and Fewston Lakeside Dash, fully marshalled on undulating woodland paths around a 6.7 mile loop. Distances from 10k to marathon suit all abilities, with bespoke medals and post race treats.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

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.

Dog-friendly trail races at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on 7 November 2026, offering 3.3-mile and 6.7-mile loop options on undulating, mainly off-road paths with marshals, feed stations and bespoke finisher medals.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.