Trail Running calendar near Castle Bytham 2026-2027

Tackle the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race on a 7.4 km marked course through fields and tracks. Named in honour of a dedicated club member, this evening event offers a challenging 216 m of ascent. Join fellow runners for a classic..

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

Tackle a scenic but tough 3.75-mile cross-country course through the private grounds of Mapplewell Meadows Farm. This hilly, off-road race features grassy and gravel paths that can get muddy. Prizes are awarded across many categories, with..

Explore the Cotswolds trails at the Tempo Trail Races. Choose from five distances including a new 50K ultra option. The event starts and finishes at the Ilmington Sports & Social Club.

Run scenic trails in the Peak District starting from historic Castleton. Choose between a 6.5km or 13.1km fully waymarked course with a flexible morning start. Finish with award winning local bakery treats.

A guided 5 km spring trail run in the Chiltern Hills with a Movement Project session to improve range of motion. Groups are led by Run Leaders and the venue offers a cafe, toilets and bag storage.

The Mad Miller is a four-hour endurance run on a 5.3km circuit past New Mills' landmarks. Runners complete as many laps as possible before celebrating at the finish with a gong and a drink.

A three race series of measured, flat 5 kilometres on a canal towpath near Methley organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Series entrants receive a t shirt and the final race includes a 1.5 mile fun run..

The Rainow 5 is a hilly five-mile trail and fell race from the Peak District village of Rainow. The route takes in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge, with all proceeds supporting local charities. Post-race refreshments are provided.

The Chiltern Hills 100K is a 100-kilometre ultra marathon on 9 May 2026, traversing a scenic loop of trails through the Chiltern Hills with 1800m of elevation. This UTMB World Series Index Race offers fully marked routes, six stocked aid st..

Explore the forest trails of Sherwood Forest on this annual ultra run. Choose between a 30-mile or a 40-mile loop past landmarks like Cresswell Crags and The Major Oak. The event is fully marked and supported with vegan aid stations.

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival offers trail running challenges over a weekend at Deene Park Estate. Runners can choose from 10k, 25k, or half marathon distances or combine all three into a 56k quest. The event features camping and entertainm..

Celebrating its 10th year, the Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail adventure on the Chesterfield Round Walk. Runners explore diverse landscapes from moorland to farmland within a 9-hour time limit. Finishers receive a commemorative memento, with..

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

The Cressbrook Crawl will take place in Cressbrook on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

A 5k at Banham Zoo on 9 May 2026 that includes a lap around the zoo and full-day zoo entry. Entry supports conservation, offers a finisher medal and fundraising prizes, with spectator tickets available at set prices.

Celebrating its 30th year in 2026, the Halstead & Essex Marathon is a community-focused event run on scenic country roads in North Essex. Organized by a local running club, it forms part of the Essex Road Running Championships and raises mo..

Shires and Spires is a multi-terrain race through the Northamptonshire countryside, starting from historic Naseby. The event alternates its course direction yearly and offers five distances from a 10K to a 35-mile ultra marathon. Entry incl..

Road marathon and half marathon at Suffolk Running Centre near Bury St Edmunds, using the Kirtling and Windmill routes. Aid stations every 10 km, parking included, cupless policy, bespoke medals and a seven hour marathon cut off.

A self-guided 13-mile run along Letchworth's scenic Greenway trail. This is a run, not a race, due to road crossings. Finishers get a wooden medal and refreshments, with profits supporting a local youth mental health charity.