Trail Running calendar near Blackburn 2026-2027

Experience traditional fell running at Arncliffe Village Green in the Yorkshire Dales. This event features distances from 1.3 km to 3 km for seniors and juniors with challenging climbs over scenic terrain.

Challenge yourself to a scenic 17 km Lake District fell race with about 906 m of ascent across classic high ground around Grey Friar and Old Man. Pre entry only via SI Entries from 14 April and all proceeds support Alzheimer's Research UK.

Test your limits at Temple Newsam with an 8 hour looped ultramarathon on a scenic 5km mixed terrain course. Run as many laps as you choose in a flexible and supportive environment featuring full chip timing and medals for all.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

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 the stunning North York Moors with a circular trail race starting in Hutton Le Hole. Choose between marathon, half marathon, or 10k distances on this scenic course through the Cleveland Heritage Coastline.

Experience a scenic 13 mile marked route starting from Lowther Castle. Run across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley featuring a river crossing and 1400ft of ascent to support the Eden Valley Hospice.

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.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

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.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

Explore the scenic Eden Valley on this self navigated trail half marathon passing through woodlands and riverside paths. Open to runners and walkers, this mixed terrain course offers a true taste of the Cumbrian countryside.

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.