Trail Running calendar near Castlefield 2026-2027

A 10k circular route around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs on bridleways, including an out and back to Hollingworth Lake, with varied terrain and 275 m of ascent. Entries open 6 May and close 13 August 2026.

Ribble Runfest on 16 August 2026 is a multi-distance event around Avenham and Miller parks in Preston. Distances range from 10K to an ultra on a looped hard-surface course with a six hour time limit.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Bingley Rock up n Run is an evening pop-up with 5 km and 10 km options at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley. Runners can register on the night, pay on the day or online, and receive a medal, food and a sweetie bag.

A short but demanding downhill on Tryfan covering 1 km with 680 m climb, on rocky and exposed terrain. The race requires significant experience and expert navigation, and carries a small entry fee for Ogwen Mountain Rescue.

A set of self-navigated trail races from Edale in the Peak District, offering Ultra, Marathon, Half Marathon and 10 mile courses across streams, rocky descents and muddy paths, with checkpoints, maps and finisher medals.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

A fell race from Hartsop in Patterdale covering 19.5 km with 1370 m ascent. The course includes multiple checkpoints, early route choices and steep technical descents, finishing back at the sheep pens.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

An 8.8 km (5.5 mile) fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir near Rhydycroesau, featuring tracks, paths and fields with 225 m of climb. The course is partially marked, entry is £7 on the day and the minimum age is over 15.

A circular 30 km fell race around Belper with chip timing and full route signage. The course uses footpaths, bridleways, public roads and parts of the Midshires Way and is open to walkers and runners.

A TRA licenced 5 mile trail race organised by Leigh Harriers AC at Leigh Sports Village on 23 August 2026, with affiliated and unaffiliated entry categories and published ticket prices.