Trail Running calendar near Burton upon Trent 2026-2027

A sharp 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton featuring 390 m of climb and great ridge views; a fast, testing course for keen fell runners. Pre entry via SI Entries or entries on the day are welcome.

Ricky's Race is an evening fell and road run in Darley Dale, a challenging 7.3 km course with 240 m of climbing across forest trails, long lane climbs and technical descents. The final rise to Oker Trig Point rewards runners with sweeping D..

After a long break the Flagg Moor Run returns to the Peak District on Friday 14 August 2026. Enjoy a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads with a steady downhill finish. Friendly and low key.

Join the Sir Titus Summer Trot on 15 August 2026 in Saltaire for largely flat towpath runs from 5k to ultra, finishing by the canal with a bespoke medal and tasty post race treats. Friendly, scenic and suitable for many abilities.

Tackle the Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile fell run with 3000 ft of ascent across Ilkley, Burley and Rombalds Moors. Looping from The Hermit Inn, enjoy wild moorland views and test your navigation on unmarked trails.

Take on the Foxton Hound Ultra, an off road 50k or 100k through Market Harborough countryside, passing Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and Kelmarsh Tunnel. Tough trails, great aid and scenic village routes make it memorable.

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.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Join Its Grim Up North Running's pop up Summer Evening Series in Bingley on 20 August 2026 for a friendly 5k or 10k. Enjoy a jumble medal, hot food, a beer or soft drink and a sweetie bag; register online or just turn up on the night.

Join Phoenix Afterglow in Manchester for a scenic multi lap run along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park, on a flat towpath ideal for any pace. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra and collect a bespoke finisher medal as a new series meda..

Run Edale's Ring of Hell in the Peak District with four rugged trail options from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra. Self guided routes feature rocky descents, stream crossings and stocked checkpoints plus vegan options and medals for all.

RunThrough invites you to tackle scenic, undulating trail routes around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options, both using reservoir loops. Finish in a lively event village with food, drinks and race day atmosphere.

Enjoy a summer canal towpath run in Kirkstall with distances from 10k to marathon on a flat, lapped course. Friendly race extras include a bespoke finisher medal, post race BBQ and a £1 donation per runner to the Hollybush charity.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Join Its Grim Up North Running for a relaxed pop up summer run in Kirkstall, Leeds on 27 August 2026. Choose 5k or 10k, register on the night and enjoy hot food, a jumble medal and a beer or soft drink after the finish.

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a scenic yet rugged trail race from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales, offering distances from half marathon to 50 miles with big climbs and live tracking. Finishers get a medal, tee and hot food.

Take on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 mile non stop towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds on 29 August 2026, with a 40 hour cutoff and limited entries. Expect scenic canal views, historic landmarks and a true endurance challenge.