Trail Running calendar near Castleton 2026-2027

Test your navigation skills in the Yorkshire Dales with a self navigated ultra tour from Grassington. Choose between 100km, 50km, and 25km distances across runnable trails and moorland.

Experience a challenging ultra distance run through wild moorlands and epic climbs around Ripponden. Choose between a 40 or 80 mile route starting from Hebden Bridge with indoor checkpoints and hot food provided.

Trail races at Loggerheads provide 6 km and 12 km routes, including a 6 km canicross, on marked and marshalled trails in a family friendly park setting. There are no time limits.

Enjoy a scenic run, jog, or walk through the Yorkshire countryside with distances ranging from 5k to a half marathon. Finishers are rewarded with a medal, hot food, and a drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Experience the rural beauty of the Amber Valley with a 31 mile ultra or a 20 mile trail race featuring woodland paths and expansive views near the Peak District.

A 50 km trail along the Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig with 1450 m ascent, marked waymarkers, a GPX file and three checkpoints offering refreshments.

Choose your challenge from a 10k to an Ultra Marathon on a scenic multi lap course through Knaresborough. Enjoy historic Yorkshire charm and parkland views with full marshal support and bespoke finisher medals.

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.

Explore the scenic High Peak on a 17 or 24 mile hike starting from Marple. Navigate over Lantern Pike and Werneth Low while spotting historic footpath signs on this 10 hour challenge.

Experience an epic trail run through the Yorkshire countryside on the Nidderdale Way loop. Choose from four distances ranging from 13 to 55 miles while visiting iconic landmarks like Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks.

Experience a traffic free run through the heart of the Peak District on a former railway line featuring tunnels and the historic Monsal viaduct. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances over this scenic October weekend.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Experience the local paths and trails of St Helens in this popular five mile race. Join the St Helens Striders for a trail run starting at the Sankey Visitors Centre with limited places available for 2026.

Test your endurance at this six hour lapped trail race set in a beautiful wooded valley. Complete as many five kilometer laps as possible along the scenic Linacre Reservoirs to earn your finisher medal.