Trail Running calendar near Chop Gate 2026-2027

A short village fell race held in mid May as part of the Hayfield May Queen festivities, taking in Lantern Pike over about 2.9 miles and 660 ft of climb. Entry is on the day with fees for seniors and juniors, and FRA youth consent rules app..

Skipton Skedaddle is a trail event from Skipton with distances from 14 to 52.4 miles, visiting Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Ultramarathon entrants receive trackers and checkpoints offer food with vegan and gluten free options.

Sedbergh Fell Race on 16 May 2026 climbs to the summit of Winder and returns to The Showfield in Sedbergh. It includes senior and junior races across several distances and counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Old County Tops is a Lake District fell race at New Dungeon Ghyll in Great Langdale on 16 May 2026. Expect a long, demanding 59 km mountain course with 3050 m of climb, raced in pairs for a thrilling test of endurance and navigation.

Experience a 5 mile fell race with 1,850 feet of ascent in the Hayfield area. This short distance event is part of the Three Days in May series and requires pre-registration for all runners aged 18 and over.

A 5.2 mile fell race with 1,200 ft ascent from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back. Entry is for over 18s and the £10 fee includes a drink to be taken at the finish line.

A 50 mile point to point ultra on 16 May 2026 from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town with chip timing, live tracking and seven mandatory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entrants must meet prior race criteria.

A trail event with 10K and 10 Mile options across Holcombe Moor in collaboration with the National Trust. Routes start at Hare & Hounds and pass Peel Tower, Redisher Woods and other moorland features.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

A community one mile fun run in Cookridge, Leeds held in memory of Gareth Dunn. The flat out and back course starts and finishes at Cookridge Village Scout Hall and raises funds for Cancer Research UK and local charities.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Totley Moor is a fixed, marshalled 10.5 km Category B race on 19 May 2026 around Totley, Sheffield, featuring varied terrain and 440 m of climb, starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

The 4th Coronation Trail Race is a 6 mile out and back trail event at Rivington Tea Room on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Entry is listed at £11.60 plus an administrative fee with limited on the day entries at extra cost.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.