Trail Running calendar near Buxton 2025-2026

Shires and Spires is a celebrated multi-terrain running event held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at historic Naseby Village Hall. The race offers five distances: 10K, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-mile ultra marathon, blending trails and roads with scenic vi..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series, it offers three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with s..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50-kilometer ultra marathon held in Nottinghamshire, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, offering runners a picturesque and memorable experience. C..

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in Skipton, a historic market town in the UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The scenic course incorporates sections of the Dale..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists...

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) course features 876 feet (267 m) of climb over rough trails, open fields, some country lanes, and a swamp, requiring navigation skills..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held annually in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Alstonefield. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, traversing scenic farmland, dales, hills, and woodlands, including landmarks l..

The Grim Reaper Running Festival 2026 takes place at the scenic Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. This multi-distance event offers solo races of 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, plus a 100-mile team relay. The course features a fully marked 10-mile loop combining grass trails through ancien..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Pollard Lane, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The race continues until only one runner completes a loop..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring 4,700 feet (1,430 m) of climbing. The point-to-point route showcases the four iconic Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, traversing the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

Get the Hull out of Here is a trail running event based in East Hull, starting at Pelican Park Recreation Ground. The race follows the flat and even TransPennine Trail towards Hornsea, offering a scenic route along the Hornsea Rail Trail through the surrounding countryside. The course is suitable fo..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail running event held at Worksop College, starting in Worksop and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly trail course includes a short closed road section and is fully marshalled with first aid support. Open to participants aged..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring multiple race distances: a 50km Ultra Trail with 1000m elevation, a 25km Super Trail, and a 15km Challenge Trail. The course traverses public footpaths and trails around the scenic Chevin area, starting and finishing at Statio..

The Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a challenging 50-mile ultra running event held in West Yorkshire, starting at Marsden and finishing in Ilkley. Participants have 24 hours to complete the linear route, which features over 6,600 feet of ascent across the scenic South Pennines moorland. Along the wa..

The Wentworth Castle Trail Runs take place at the scenic Wentworth Castle Gardens in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. This evening event offers two trail run distances: a 5km route ideal for beginners aged 11 and over, and a 10km route suited for more experienced runners aged 15 and above. The course wind..

The Gnosall 10K is a scenic multi-terrain race held in the village of Gnosall, Staffordshire, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club. Covering approximately 11.2 km, the course winds through picturesque countryside including the Shropshire Union Canal, disused railway line, farmlan..

The Manorlands PaintRush is a vibrant 5-kilometre colour run held in Bingley, Yorkshire, supporting the Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. The cross-country course features an undulating profile over three laps, with seven paint stations along the route that douse participants in bright colours, creating..

The Roche Abbey Ramble is a trail running event held in South Yorkshire, starting and finishing at the Travellers Rest pub in Brookhouse, Sheffield. The course offers a scenic and challenging mix of trail, road, grass, and woodland terrain, featuring undulating paths and stepping stones with marshal..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultra-running event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..