Trail Running calendar near Birch Vale 2026-2027

An 8 km fell race from Whitworth with a steep opening climb and a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill. Mandatory FRA kit is required and there is a 24 minute cut-off to the top of Brown Wardle.

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, the first of a three race autumn series in September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.

A 7.7 km fell race around Longstone Edge in the Peak District on 4 September 2026, mostly off road with 290 m of ascent. Entry for the main race is limited to 200 runners and junior races are run separately.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A 10 km trail race in Malham passing Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, climbing to Weets Top and returning to Malham Show Field with drinks stations and post race provisions.

Test your endurance at a looped off road running event featuring 6, 12, and 24 hour challenges. Enjoy a community atmosphere with on site camping and options for solo runners or relay teams on a flat farm based course.

Two fell races in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offering a 24.5 km route with 1270 m climb and a 16 km route with 675 m climb.

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

A 102 mile self navigation ultramarathon across Snowdonia Eryri with 5,172 m of ascent, 11 checkpoints and a 42 hour cut off. Entrants need prior 50 mile ultramarathon experience, mandatory mountain kit and GPS tracking.

A 45 mile mountain ultramarathon around Snowdonia based at Betws y Coed with ridge trails, five staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entry for 2026 is full and participants must meet qualifying criteria and carry mandatory mountain ki..

A 24 hour, 56 mile unmarked circular hike and ultra run in the Peak District starting and finishing in Hazel Grove on 5 to 6 September 2026 with checkpoint support.

A fell running event in Edale on 5 September 2026 featuring a team barrel race, an individual fell race and a children’s race, with family activities and proceeds supporting Hope and Edale primary schools.

A trail half marathon in Malham village on 5 September 2026, featuring Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and a climb to Weets Top as the opening race of the Due North Trilogy.

Trail running in the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K options across The Long Mynd and National Trust land, waymarked route, on-course aid stations and a finishers medal.

Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate on 5 September 2026 where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop each hour until only one remains, with on course aid and support.

A fell race on the Longshaw estate on 5 September 2026 covering 7.1 km with 237 m of climb, held alongside Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials with race entry including access to the trials and on-site facilities.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A 23 miles LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall with checkpoints, refreshments and a nine hour time limit; entries limited to 200.

A 31.5 km fell race from Ingleton around the watershed of two rivers with 1580 m of ascent, visiting Yorkshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. The course is an FRA A-Long and requires experienced navigation on open fell terrain.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.