Trail Running calendar near Betley 2026-2027

Explore the Clwydian Hills and Offas Dyke Path in this established North Wales challenge. Choose between 16, 24, or 32 mile routes featuring woodland trails and ridge views for both runners and walkers.

Experience an accessible introduction to fell running with a mid distance race in the Peak District. Enjoy a fully marshalled route overlooking Manchester and a serving of chips at the finish.

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Ricky's Race is a challenging 7.3 km trail run near Matlock, featuring steep woodland climbs and a final punishing ascent to the Oker Trig Point. The route offers technical descents and spectacular valley views. Registration is online only..

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

Experience the relaunch of this Peak District fell race featuring a five and a half mile route through fields and lanes with a steady downhill finish back to Flagg Village.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic canal towpaths of Saltaire. With distances from 5k to an Ultra Marathon, runners enjoy a historic world heritage setting and a supportive atmosphere with feed stations every three miles.

Experience a classic fell running route covering eight moors around Ilkley. This unmarked challenge features peak summits and scenic field paths with both 35km and 22km distances starting from Burley Woodhead.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau where solo runners and teams complete as many 7.2 to 7.5 km laps with roughly 500 m ascent as they can. Camping, feed stations, timing and GPS tracking are provided.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Test your speed against a moving locomotive in the scenic landscape of Tywyn Mid Wales. With distances ranging from a toddler trot to a fourteen mile multi terrain course there is a race for every age group.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Join this summer pop up race in Bingley featuring 5 km and 10 km options. Enjoy a jumble medal and post race refreshments including hot food and drinks just a short walk from the train station.

Experience an adventurous trail event in the Peak District with four distances ranging from 10 to 41 miles. Navigate wild paths, rocky descents, and waterfalls starting from the convenient location of Edale.

Run along the scenic trail paths of Carsington Water in Derbyshire. Choose between an undulating half marathon or 10k loop while enjoying views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Join this popular canal towpath event in Kirkstall for a flat and fast lapped course. Choose from five distances and enjoy a post race BBQ and bespoke medal in a social atmosphere.