Trail Running calendar near Birstall 2026-2027

A five mile hilly fell race around Kettlewell with grassy tracks, climbs and fast descents. Entry is limited to 100 and fees are £6 for EA affiliated runners and £8 for non affiliated runners.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026 is a 2.4 km vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn near Ambleside that gains 650 m to the summit of Harrison Stickle, with a manned checkpoint, safety team, and a recycled medal for finishers.

An evening trail event at Sledmere House featuring a scenic 10 km route through chalk valleys and woodland, plus a 3.6 km Trail Taster and a childrens Fun Run. Chip timing and medals are provided for finishers.

A trail event at Station Top, Otley, offering a 51 km ultra (also a 4-person relay), a 25 km super and a 16 km challenge on public footpaths with marked routes, checkpoints and required kit for off-road conditions.

Experience a technical 21km trail run through the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 850m of ascent and stunning valley views.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

A 24 hour, 50 miles linear route from Marsden to Ilkley across the South Pennines, visiting six Stanza Stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. The event features live tracking, three indoor checkpoints and a finishers meal.

An inflatable 5 km obstacle course in Lincoln on Saturday 6 June 2026, featuring multiple inflatable obstacles; recent bookings show active interest and participants described the course as well set out.

A new 75 miles trail ultra across the National Forest Way from Alrewas to Beacon Hill, with six staffed checkpoints, mandatory safety kit, medical cover by TrailMed and a team relay option where each runner covers over 20 miles.

Experience a classic Yorkshire mountain race featuring 500 meters of climbing over a 12.2 km course. This event takes runners to the summit of Pen y Ghent and back through the scenic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

A 13.2 mile, fully flagged trail race on 6 June 2026 around Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield near Skipton with over 2,000 feet of ascent, SPORTident timing and prizes totaling over £800.

A lakeside trail event in Coniston on 6 June 2026 with 10 km and 16 km routes, marked trails, water stations, live music and a race village with local food and traders.

A 50 mile ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth village. The route crosses moorland and valleys and offers live tracking, indoor checkpoints and camping.

A backyard-style ultramarathon in Dalby Forest made of ten 5.5 km laps (55 km total) with hourly starts. Entry includes forest access and two nights' camping; the route is signed and marshalled on the day.

Trail races of 15K and 10K take place in Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 with marked routes, chip timing, aid stations and on site medical cover. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a technical t shirt.

Pretty Muddy 5 km at Markeaton Park is an obstacle course of climbs, crawls and slides completed at each participant's own pace. Waves run every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and a medal and fundraising pack are provided.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Graves Park on Saturday 06 Jun 2026, featuring mud obstacles and varied terrain. Participants must be 13 or older and are asked to meet a minimum fundraising target of £50 for Cancer Research UK.

A muddy 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park on 06 June 2026, featuring climbs, crawls and slides across a single lap route. The event passes riverside parks and includes on-course marshals, basic facilities and a minimum fundraisi..