Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2026-2027

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run on a scenic course in Bolton. This chip-timed event has a limit of 300 participants for a friendly trail running experience.

A three-hour score event over rough moorland near Worsthorne. Run solo or in pairs, carrying full FRA kit. Pie and peas are served afterwards at The Crooked Billet.

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

Event Overview The Hardmoors 55 is a 55-mile ultramarathon with 2,300 meters (7,545 ft) of ascent. It runs from Guisborough to Helmsley, primarily following the Cleveland Way National Trail across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills. T..

A tough BM fell race on the Chevin in Otley. The 14 km course features 650 meters of climbing on a challenging single loop. Registration and post race refreshments are at The Black Horse pub.

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

The Beater Clough Fell Race is a challenging category AM fell run covering 10.9km with 610m of ascent. The flagged route features steep, rough terrain requiring full kit. It's for runners aged 18 and over, with team prizes and water at the..

This 10-mile military-style race honors former Royal Marine and firefighter Dan Lee. Participants can run or tackle the hilly mixed-terrain course with a weighted 35 lb pack. The event concludes with a charity after-party.

Join a guided recce of the Ambleside to Cartmel section of the Lakes in A Day route. Learn from experienced NAV4 tutors alongside other participants on this 22-mile trail. Spaces are limited to 15.

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

This 25km fell race traverses the diverse landscapes of the upper Calder Valley. The route includes wooded valleys, moorland, and open countryside, requiring navigational skills. Pre-entry is mandatory, with strict kit requirements and time..

An evening trail run offering a 5km, 10km, or half marathon around the Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The course is unmarked and head torches are required. It's held on a Tuesday night, starting from the Swinsty Moor Car Park.

A night run up Pendle Hill to raise funds for the local mountain rescue team. The 9.2 km route starts in Barley and goes over the hill into Ogden Clough. Head torches and full FRA kit are required for this marshalled event.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

An 11km trail run through the Yorkshire Dales, featuring Fremington Edge and a scenic return along Arkle Beck. Tackle grassy trods, technical trails, and enjoy fully stocked aid stations with inclusive refreshments. The event finishes back..

The NAV4 Daffodil Run is a scenic 13-mile out-and-back journey from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. With flexible start times for walkers and runners, and options for shorter distances, it's a community-focused day. Everyone finishes back at..

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Navigate a 24-mile orienteering course across the North York Moors. This challenging event for runners and walkers supports the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Checkpoints offer drinks, with a hot meal at the finish.