Trail Running calendar near Buxton 2026-2027

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile cross country challenge. Expect competitive club fields, lively atmosphere and scenic park trails.

Enjoy scenic, runnable trails at Trails and Tails with 4 mile and 8 mile routes at Field House Farm. Open to runners and Canicross, the event features chip timing, medals for all finishers, dog awards, and post run coffee and cake.

Run the Midgley Moor Fell Race from Booth Cricket Club, a rugged 5 mile course with about 1250 ft of climb across heather moorland where partial flagging and route choices demand navigation. Expect a classic fell challenge and great views.

Hoppits Hill races in Mirfield on 15 February 2026 serve up steep fell terrain and lively competition, including Yorkshire junior championship races for selected age groups. Based at Hopton Mills Cricket Club, this is a true test of climbin..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 invites runners and walkers to explore the scenic Yorkshire Dales on 12 or 25 mile routes from Cracoe Village Hall. This popular event is currently full with a waiting list, so sign up to be notified..

Take on the Winter Railway Ultra on 21 Feb 2026 with distances from 9 to 37 miles along a scenic disused railway by the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Aid stations and nearby pubs add winter charm to the challenge.

Take on the Flower Scar Fell Race 21 February 2026, a 13.3 km course with 660 m of ascent across steep moorland and fast paths. Expect tough climbs and classic fell terrain with race HQ at Todmorden Cricket Club.

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race around Old Glossop: 12.7 miles with nearly 3000 ft of ascent across Pennine ridges and moorland. Expect big climbs, rugged terrain, finish line food and a prize presentation.

Enjoy a scenic off road 9.5 km trail around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses, run as two laps over tracks and trails. Limited to 100 runners, the event includes medals, finish goodies and prizes for the top three in each category.

Join the Dirt Run, a two round multi terrain series in Northamptonshire at Irchester on 25 January and Brigstock on 22 February. Choose 5 km to 15 km on mixed trails, paths and roads with a muddy hill to test you and a custom medal for fini..

Take on the Eckington Epic, a scenic 7 mile self guided trail around Marsh Lane with woodland, farmland and Peak District views. Expect runnable sections, some testing climbs and bring basic kit for an unmarked self navigated route.

Run the Knype Pools 5 on 22 February 2026 with Biddulph Running Club, a scenic 5 mile trail loop around Knypersley Reservoir. Support the mayor's chosen charity and enjoy a friendly pre race fun run and community atmosphere.

Run the Stockport Trail Half Marathon along the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal near Marple. Chip timing and a relaxed non competitive wave make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.

Take on Mr Sparkle's Dark Un, an 8.1 km night fell race across moorland with stiff climbs, mud and a final descent on 27 Feb 2026. A headtorch and full body cover are required and places are limited, pre entry only.

Join the Tibthorpe Loop Half Marathon on 28 February 2026 for an undulating countryside circuit from Field House Camping and Coffee Barn. Sustainable perks include vegan gluten free aid, chip timing, a wildflower seed medal and a tree plant..

Celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Chester Ultra 50 Mile, a 50 mile trail ultramarathon around North Cheshire linking the Sandstone Trail and Helsby Hill. Expect rugged singletrack, seven checkpoints and a tough but rewarding 17 hour cu..

Enjoy 24 mile across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors in a fully supported scenic challenge. Limited to 150 entrants with checkpoints and finish soup, this is a rewarding day out for experienced hill walkers.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate to Caffi Wylfa, taking runners over fast paths and rolling footpaths with scenic castle views. Finishers get a celebratory plate and goodies and top three men and women win..

Take on a scenic 25 mile circular across South Shropshire with 4675 ft of climbing and a 10 hour time limit, starting and finishing at Minsterley Village Hall. Organised by LDWA Marches Group the event is currently full and new entries will..

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..