Trail Running calendar near Castle Bytham 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Two linked fell races in Hayfield on 5 September 2026 offer a full 24.5 km AL route and a shorter 16 km BM option. A single entry covers both races, the field is capped at 200 and entries are handled through SiEntries.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Participate in a unique fell race where teams carry beer barrels over the Edale moors. This family friendly event includes individual fell races and children's categories while supporting local primary schools.

A last person standing looped race at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one can start the next lap. The course mixes estate trails and farmland and the event currently has a wait list.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate in September 2026, using the estate’s new route and 237 m of climb. Entry includes admission to Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials plus food and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A 27 km fell race near Totley, Sheffield on 6 September 2026 with about 1,066 m of climb. The route requires self-navigation under FRA rules and mandates specific safety kit and checkpoint clips.

Scenic charity routes from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham with four distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles, checkpoint refreshments, homemade food at the finish, and marshals along country footpaths and quiet roads.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

An ultramarathon around Sherwood Forest on runnable, scenic trails that uses towpath, parkland and two forest laps. The marked and marshalled course includes regular aid, a finish medal and a waiting list when full.

A beginner friendly 50km ultramarathon along the Boudicca Way from Diss to Trowse, Norwich, with GPS tracking, checkpoints, finish meal and medal. Limited to 250 entrants and a minimum age of 20.

The Inflatable 5K at Bakewell Showground on 12 September 2026 offers giant inflatable obstacles on a 2.5 km lap with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, a finisher medal and on site food and drink vendors.

Trail ultramarathons in the Peak District on 12–13 September 2026 with distances from 12 km to 110 km, UTMB Index status and camping options. The event also forms part of the GB SLAM series.

A Backyard Ultra at High Lodge in Thetford Forest with full open ended racing plus new 6 hour and 12 hour reduced cost options. Runners complete hourly laps of 4.167 miles on a wide, mostly flat forest route with chip timing and on site sup..

A 20 mile off road route in the Peak District with about 900 m ascent, starting at Fairholmes and finishing at the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. Map and compass navigation is required and checkpoints, a bus return and a post event drink..

An 81 mile single loop ultra on the Bunyan Way in Bedfordshire with a 24 hour cutoff, 1,219 metres of climb and seven aid stations. The runnable country route features live tracking, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal and T shirt.

Three scenic trail distances around Bakewell in the Peak District using the Monsal Trail and riverside sections, with chip timing, on course refreshments and a finisher medal.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

Experience a scenic trail run through the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside starting in the village of Sandridge. This event features a 10k route near the historic city of St Albans with a finish at the local primary school.