Trail Running calendar near Buxworth 2026-2027

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

A midweek fell race near Bury covering about 6.5 km with 400 m of climb, held at the Hare & Hounds. The event allows teams, requires a minimum age of 16, and has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff at Moorbottom Road.

A pop up evening running event in Kirkstall, Leeds offering 5k and 10k routes along canal-side paths. Entry is available on the night or online and runners receive a jumble medal plus food and drink options.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

A trail event from Skipton across Pennine and Dales Way terrain offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses with checkpoints, trackers for ultras, mandatory safety kit and recorded climb and ranking points.

A six hour looped trail event on an approximate 5.45 km course with mixed terrain and 71 metres of elevation per lap. Runners choose how many laps to complete and an aid station at the start/finish provides real food.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

A 7.4 km mountain race with 380 m ascent in the Clwydian Range, held during the Cilcain Show. It includes senior inter-regional and North Wales regional championships, junior races with free entry, and on-site facilities.

Two junior races in Upper Denby on Monday 31 August 2026, organised by Denby Village Conservation Group. Marked trail courses, medals for category winners, ice cream for finishers and music with stalls at The George Inn.

Scenic 10 km fell race in the historic village of Eyam with a route over Sir William Hill and Abney Moor. A 3 km junior race runs on the day; prizes, real ale and a barbecue follow and places are limited.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.

A short evening fell race of about 8 km and 360 m ascent featuring a tough opening climb, a rollercoaster route over local summits and a field finish. Mandatory FRA kit, an enforced cut off on Brown Wardle and a minimum age of 18 apply.

A trail 5 km race at Clowbridge Reservoir, forming the first of a three race autumn series on 3rd, 10th and 17th Sept 2026. The two lap, mostly flat route has about 25 m elevation and is open to ages 11 and over.

A 7.7 km fell race around Longstone Edge in the Peak District on 4 September 2026, mostly off road with 290 m of ascent. Entry for the main race is limited to 200 runners and junior races are run separately.

A multi-terrain off-road race of about 4 miles in Shotton on 4 September 2026, with pre-entry fees (£10, £8 affiliated), prize categories by age, a minimum age of 17, and a 200-person entry limit.

A 10 km trail race on 5 September 2026 in Malham, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy. The route visits Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, includes a climb to Weets Top, and offers drinks stations, a post race meal, prizes and free parking.