Trail Running calendar near Brocton 2026-2027

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

Explore 102 miles and over 5,000 meters of elevation across Snowdonia National Park. This self-navigation ultra features 11 checkpoints and a generous 42-hour cutoff. Finishers earn a commemorative buckle.

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain run through the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With over 3,200m of ascent past Yr Wyddfa and the Glyderau, it's a true navigation challenge. The event features five fully-supported checkpoints..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Explore the scenic trails and picturesque villages of Lincolnshire in this charity challenge. Choose between four distances and enjoy a warm village welcome with refreshments and local support throughout the day.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

The Robin Hood 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon through the scenic trails of Sherwood Forest. Starting and finishing in South Wheatley, the relatively flat, runnable course offers a 30-hour cutoff. Finishers receive a medal and the option to..

Experience a 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on this rural trail ultra. Navigate through parks and villages following the historic Owl waymarkers with full support and checkpoints along the way.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.