Trail Running calendar near Buxworth 2025-2026

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, footpaths, and minor roads. The..

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 features three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with..

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 the English countryside, the race offers five distances: 10K, half marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, and a 35-..

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 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 areas such as Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Musden Woods,..

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, country lanes, and some low-level technical sections includin..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering extensive views of the North Yorkshire Moors..

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..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is a challenging 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, woodla..

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, set within the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

The Grim Reaper Ultra Marathon is held at the scenic Grimsthorpe Castle Estate in South Lincolnshire. Scheduled for May 23-24, 2026, the event offers solo race distances of 10, 40, 70, and 100 miles, plus a 100-mile team relay. The course features a 10-mile loop combining grass trails through ancien..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring distances of 50km (Ultra Trail), 25km (Super Trail), and 15km (Challenge Trail). The course traverses public footpaths and trails with significant elevation gains, including 1000m for the ultra and 650m for the super trail. Th..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can walk, jog, or run various distances including 100km, 50km, 25km, a marathon, and a 10K loop in Ambleside. The 100km route is a loop featuring chall..

The Gnosall 10K and Family Fun Run take place at the Gnosall Family Sports Club in Staffordshire, offering a scenic, multi-terrain 11.2 km race along the Shropshire Union Canal, farmland, woodland, and a disused railway line. Open to all abilities, the event features chip timing, technical t-shirts,..

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 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 MTC Severn Path Ultra is a challenging 59-mile point-to-point ultra marathon starting in Shrewsbury and finishing in Worcester, UK. The mostly flat course follows the River Severn, passing through scenic landmarks such as Ironbridge, Jackfield, and Coalport, with stunning riverside views. Runner..

The MTC Severn Way Ultra is a 57-mile point-to-point ultra marathon held in the UK, starting at Travelodge Worcester and finishing at Travelodge Stonehouse. The course follows the Severn Way, passing through towns including Upton-on-Severn, Tewkesbury, Gloucester, Epney, Priding, and Frampton-on-Sev..