Trail Running calendar near Broughton-in-Furness 2026-2027

Cross the Lake District from north to south on this 54 mile ultra along the Cumbria Way. This supported race features over 2600 meters of ascent and offers live GPS tracking for all participants.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

Obstacle-course race at Aske estate for dogs and owners, with 5 km and 10 km routes, dozens of marked obstacles and an 850 m muddy assault section.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.

Trail running from Glenridding around Helvellyn and Ullswater with 5 km, 10 km and two 15 km options on waymarked, marshalled routes.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A volunteer run full and half marathon around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, refreshment stations and a sustainable finisher medal. Proceeds support a participant attending the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

Night trail races at Delamere Forest with 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids event. The course is marked with reflective signs, entries include a glow in the dark medal, drinks, timing and free high resolution photos.

Two clockwise routes around Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on 31 October 2026: a 20 mile route and a 24 mile challenge with an optional high level Glencoyne traverse.

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.

Trail races on Ullswater's eastern shore with 10 km and 14 km options, boat transfers or alternative lake side courses, compulsory kit and an on site event village.

An inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 offering a timed one mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run around the reserve.

A chip timed trail event in Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering 10K and 5K routes, views over Coniston Water, and allowance for two dogs per runner.

A hilly trail event near Moel Famau offering 17 km and 10 km waymarked routes with checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and reduced single use plastic measures. Support and recce days are provided by Run True.

A night trail run at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir with looped courses of 3.3 miles or 6.7 miles. The route is marshalled and signed, has aid stations about every 3 miles, and finishers receive a bespoke medal.