Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2026-2027

Herod Farm Fell Race is a classic mid-week fell run. The course covers 3 miles with 1,100ft of ascent. Race HQ at Jubilee House offers parking, toilets, and post-race refreshments.

A 230 km Pennine Bridleway trail challenge to be completed within 75 hours, crossing Peak District and Yorkshire moors to finish in Cumbria. Indoor checkpoints provide hot meals, sleeping space and water support.

A 137 km trail challenge on the Pennine Bridleway with a 50 hour cut-off, indoor checkpoints, bunkroom accommodation and GPX navigation support. Entry is limited to 20 participants and total ascent is 3275 m.

A trail 5 km on a two-lap loop around Clowbridge Reservoir, the first of a three-race spring series in April; open to ages 11 and over with prizes, marshals and proceeds donated to local causes.

A circa 37 mile self-navigated ultra from Goathland visiting five Triangulation Pillars, open to solo participants or pairs. Competitors follow public rights of way, visit checkpoints in order and must carry mandatory navigation and safety..

A Peak District running and walking event in Castleton on 18 April 2026 offering a full 70 km route and a half 35 km route, with entries via SiEntries and proceeds supporting the Peak District National Park Foundation.

A 12k trail run in Burnsall on 18 April 2026 following the first section of the half marathon with a diversion via Appletreewick. Part of the Due North Trail series, the event includes drinks stations, a post race meal, merchandise and priz..

A half marathon trail race in Burnsall following sections of the Dales Way with about 500 m of ascent, riverside and field terrain, drink stations and a post-race meal; free parking and prizes for overall and age-category winners.

Canal-side running in Saltaire with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Entries are available online or on the day, and finishers receive a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, following the first section of the half marathon and measuring about 11 km. The event is UKA licensed, requires minimum kit and has an age limit of 17 plus.

Experience a classic 5.6 km fell race in the South Pennines featuring the Blackstone Edge Trig point and Roman Old Road. This fast and rough course is a counter for the FRA English Championship.

A mountain running event of about 40 miles in the Lake District, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and other summits. The figure of eight route has a 27 miles short option, is limited to 50 starters and requires full mountain kit.

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

Lakeside Relays is a charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston, with mixed teams made on the day and all ages running together on a short 0.80 miles loop that gains about 60 feet.

Trail races around Temple Newsam run through open country, gardens and woodland, with four looped distances, regular feed stations and a bespoke finishers' medal.

Circular trail races from Swainby Village Hall with 7 mile and 16 mile options through moorland and forest. Marked routes, feed stations, checkpoints and downloadable GPS files.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.

An 11 km fell race in the Lake District held at Dean Barwick Primary School on Sun 19 Apr 2026. Entry is on the day with a flagged route, UK Athletics insurance in place and refreshments available.

A coastal race on 19 April 2026 from South Shields Pier to Roker Pier, about 7 miles along cliff paths past Marsden Rock and Souter Lighthouse. Entries open 2 February with separate fees for UKA registered and non registered runners.

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.