Trail Running calendar near Blackpool 2026-2027

A point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall alongside the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell. Runners try to keep pace with a steam train while supporters can ride the train; finishers receive a medal and T-shirt.

A chip-timed 5-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park on 12 July 2026, featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and parkland. Water stations, on-site toilets, a finish medal and goody bag are provided.

A round of the FRA Junior Championships at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026. Multiple junior categories from U10 to U20 run mapped fell courses with specified distances and ascent for each age group.

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.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

An evening team relay at Golden Acre Park in Leeds on 14 July 2026. Teams of three from School Years 2 to 7 run a trail course of three one mile laps. Entry is limited to 70 teams and only online entries are accepted.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

A 7.3 km Peak District fell race around Win Hill on 15 July 2026, starting and finishing at Bamford Recreation Ground. The well marked route includes a climb to the summit area, a downhill return and on site refreshments with proceeds to lo..

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

A 6.7 km trail race on Totley and Blacka Moor near Sheffield on 16 July 2026, featuring a tarmac approach, a steep climb onto the moor and technical descents via Piper Gate. Entry is limited to 250 and basic pavilion facilities are availabl..

An uphill only vertical K style race in Patterdale, the Swirral Grind 850 covers 6 km with 850 m of ascent to a trig point near Helvellyn. It is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend on 17 July 2026.

A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent, mandatory climbing experience and a pre selection entry process; includes GPS tracking, a marked course and a post race meal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 3700 m of ascent. The course follows Lake District paths and exposed ridges including Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge and is classed as a Skyrunning UK Sky Extra.

A technical 29 km sky race in Patterdale with 2050 m ascent across the central and eastern fells of the Lake District. The fully marked course features manned checkpoints, a feed station, electronic timing and a safety team.

A guided traverse of all 14 Snowdonia peaks over 3000 ft, about 50 km with 4000 m ascent, offered as a 20 hour or 2 day guided challenge with run and walk pace options and low ratio mountain leadership.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.