Trail Running calendar near Buxton 2025-2026

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May in Rainow, near Kerridge Ridge. The challenging 5-mile course features hilly terrain and scenic routes crossing local nature reserves and footpaths. Attracting 250-300 runners aged 16 and over, the even..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. Offering two distances—30.8 and 40.8 miles—the race follows a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails and footpaths. The scenic course..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

Shires and Spires is a celebrated multi-terrain running event held in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at historic Naseby Village Hall. Known for its scenic routes through countryside and past landmarks like Holdenby House and Althorp House, the race offers five distances: 10K, half marathon..

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 and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, showcasing the region's natural beauty. Chec..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, showcasing the South Pennines' scenic trails. The point-to-point course features 4,700 feet of climbing and passes four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts. Starting at Corpora..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, 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 course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails,..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon 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..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The The MTC Severn Plod Ultra will take place in Newtown on Thursday 9 July 2026.

The The MTC Severn Path Ultra will take place in Shrewsbury on Friday 10 July 2026.

The Robin Hood 100 is a fully marked ultra-distance trail running event held in South Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The scenic course features runnable trails with good underfoot conditions, heading into Sherwood Forest—Robin Hood’s legendary homeland—and returning to South Wheatley. The route..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Ranger Ultras Yorkshire Pen-Y-Ghent 50k is an exciting ultra-running event designed for both novice and experienced athletes. Set in the stunning North Yorkshire landscape, the route features classic limestone trails and a total ascent of 1280 meters. Participants will start and finish at the Ha..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a renowned trail running event taking place in North Yorkshire, designed for both novice and elite ultra-racers. Participants can choose between a 70km route, which includes the iconic peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent, or extend their challeng..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak Ultra is an exciting running event featuring 70km and 100km courses, set to take place in October 2026. Participants can choose their distance on the day, with a generous 24-hour cut-off time. The route retraces the historic Cromford and High Peak Railway, offering a scen..

The Ranger Ultras High Peak HP18km Trail Run is an exciting trail running event designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Set in the stunning Peak District, the 18km course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, with a total ascent of 488 meters..

The MTC Black Anise is a 38-mile ultra marathon held in England, forming Day 3 of the 13-day Mount to Coast Albion End to End Challenge. The race starts at Premier Inn Lancaster and finishes at Premier Inn Wigan North, following the same route as the MTC JOGLE event but with shorter daily distances...