Trail Running calendar near Blackshaw Head 2026-2027

A 102 mile, 1590 m ascent ultramarathon around Chester and nearby trails with 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off. The race is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A circular 52 km trail through the Yorkshire Wolds starting and finishing at Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, limited to 200 runners with live GPS tracking, four indoor checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

A scenic trail run at Elvaston Castle Country Park offering 10.4k, 14.5k and 21.1k distances along woodland, parkland and riverside paths beside the River Derwent. The course is clearly signed, marshalled and includes water stations and a f..

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked forest courses and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Options of an 8K or 5K loop, chip timed, and allows two dogs per runner on mainly wide trails.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

A 10 kilometre running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, organised by Curly's Athletes and supporting the Wildlife Foundation. The single loop mixed surface course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

A 50 miles trail ultra around Malham in the Yorkshire Dales with 2593 m of ascent, five checkpoints and an 18 hour cut off. The TRA licensed race awards ITRA and UTMB points and requires mandatory kit and a GPS tracker.

A 36 mile tracked ultra with 4,487 ft of ascent on a circular route from Glaisdale along the Esk Valley Walk. Five checkpoints, finishers medal, water and snacks are included and trophies are awarded in multiple categories.

Trail races in Staveley, Cumbria across 5K, 10K and a half marathon feature marked, marshalled routes with varied terrain and panoramic fell views. A festival style event provides live music, food stalls, merchandise and on site photography..

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.

The Rainow 5 will take place in Rainow on Wednesday 5 May 2027. You can run 8 kilometers.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.

The Trent Valley Ultra will take place in Newark on Saturday 15 May 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

A 24 hour trail challenge in Edale on a fixed half marathon loop (23.3 km, 977 m ascent per loop). Runners repeat the loop after an initial clockwise lap, self-manage transitions and entry is limited to 50 participants.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

The Two Roses Ultra will take place in Hebden Bridge on Saturday 19 June 2027. You can run between 50 and 100 kilometers.