Trail Running calendar near Cromford 2026-2027

Join this relaxed summer pop up race along the flat Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley. Choose between a 5k or 10k distance and enjoy a medal, hot food, and a drink at the finish.

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

Experience a 20 mile trail loop through the scenic Cordwell and Linacre Valleys in North East Derbyshire. This self navigated summer run features varied terrain, reaching high ground with terrific views on the edge of the Peak District.

Experience traditional fell running at Arncliffe Village Green in the Yorkshire Dales. This event features distances from 1.3 km to 3 km for seniors and juniors with challenging climbs over scenic terrain.

Test your limits at Temple Newsam with an 8 hour looped ultramarathon on a scenic 5km mixed terrain course. Run as many laps as you choose in a flexible and supportive environment featuring full chip timing and medals for all.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Explore the Clwydian Hills and Offas Dyke Path in this established North Wales challenge. Choose between 16, 24, or 32 mile routes featuring woodland trails and ridge views for both runners and walkers.

Experience an accessible introduction to fell running with a mid distance race in the Peak District. Enjoy a fully marshalled route overlooking Manchester and a serving of chips at the finish.

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Experience a 7.3 km trail race through the scenic Derwent Valley featuring forest paths and technical descents. Conquer a steep climb to the Oker Trig Point for panoramic views before a fast downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

Experience the relaunch of this Peak District fell race featuring a five and a half mile route through fields and lanes with a steady downhill finish back to Flagg Village.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic canal towpaths of Saltaire. With distances from 5k to an Ultra Marathon, runners enjoy a historic world heritage setting and a supportive atmosphere with feed stations every three miles.

Experience a classic fell running route covering eight moors around Ilkley. This unmarked challenge features peak summits and scenic field paths with both 35km and 22km distances starting from Burley Woodhead.

Explore the scenic Harborough Round on a 50 km or 100 km journey through historic villages and countryside. This supported ultra marathon features iconic landmarks like Foxton Locks and the Kelmarsh Tunnel.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau where solo runners and teams complete as many 7.2 to 7.5 km laps with roughly 500 m ascent as they can. Camping, feed stations, timing and GPS tracking are provided.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.