Trail Running calendar near Birstall 2025-2026

Run summer trails through woodland and hills at the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10k on 5 July 2026. Enjoy stunning scenery, bespoke medals, free photos and parking, with routes suited to beginners and seasoned athletes.

Run the Cross Fell fell race in Garrigill on Sun 5 Jul 2026, a 24 km challenge with about 680 m of climb to the Pennines' highest point. Expect epic upland scenery and a friendly village race atmosphere with on the day entries.

Join the Langdale Gala fell race in Great Langdale on 5 Jul 2026 for a short but fierce 1.4 mile course with 300 m climb and Lake District views. Entry on the day at New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel with junior races and prizes for top finishers.

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Join the Seat Sandal fell race in the Lake District on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a thrilling 7.4 km route with 700 m of climbing and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day welcome, cash only, for a friendly but testing fell race experience.

Tackle a classic 7 mile fell race from the Packhorse Inn in Widdop, set across scenic South Pennine ridges with about 366 m of climb. Entries open for pre entry and on the day if space remains, with teams welcome and junior races available.

Challenging evening fell race around Thurlstone with a single 4.2 mile lap and about 500 ft of ascent. Friendly club organised event with a modest entry, 150 runner limit and prizes including bonuses for course records.

Sithee at Slawit Again is a scenic but testing trail run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel under the Pennines. Bring a reusable cup as stations are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Discover Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside, Lake District, offering trail runs from a scenic 14k to a testing 100k across Lakeland terrain. Start and finish in Rothay Park with an event village, food stalls, traders and live music.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Join the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on 11 July 2026 in the Peak District for a punchy 5 km course with 180 m of climb that rewards grit and speed. Family friendly with junior races and low entry fees for a lively summer run..

Run the Eight Stations Ultra, a scenic 50K from Whitby to Pickering that follows the railway and visits eight stations. Partly self navigational and fully live tracked, runners have 13 hours to finish.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Run the Peak Forest Fell Race on 12 July: a scenic, marked 9.7 km Peak District course with 247 m of climb and marshals. Finish with hot drinks, cakes and easy parking at the village recreation ground.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Challenging 7 km fell race in St John’s Chapel on Tue 14 Jul 2026, climbing 400 m through stunning North Pennines scenery. Friendly, permit backed event with pre entry or on the day entries and team options for a spirited village contest.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.