Trail Running calendar near Crowden 2025-2026

Tackle a 47 mile / 75K trail ultra around Lake Windermere clockwise with 24 hours to finish, soaking up lakeside scenery while supported by GPS trackers and aid stations. Open to runners and walkers 16 plus.

Challenge yourself over 30.8 or 40.8 miles on a one-lap route through Sherwood Forest, taking in Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak. Waymarked and marshalled with aid stations and a HOBO Pace finisher medal awaiting all finisher..

Tackle the Offa's Dyke ULTRA, a 24 hour southbound run from Prestatyn along the iconic National Trail on 9 and 10 May 2026, with solo and team entries plus GPS tracking and chip timing. Support crew and vehicle required.

Celebrate the 10th Spire Ultra, a scenic 33 mile trail around Chesterfield that winds across high moorland, ancient woods and rolling farmland. Enjoy strong on course support, an anniversary memento and a community finish at North Wingfield..

Run across the wild Marsden Moors with scenic circular 26, 23 and 18 mile routes through the Colne Valley. A friendly, limited field event with checkpoint snacks and a finish meal; book online to secure your place.

Cottam Canter on Saturday 9 May 2026 offers distances from 5K to ultra on a scenic loop along the Lancaster canal towpath and through Haslam Park, finishing at UCLAN Sports Arena in Preston. All finishers get a bespoke medal and post run re..

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

9 May 2026 in Church Stretton the Apocalypse Ultramarathon offers 10 to 50 mile options across four rugged loops totalling about 50 miles and 10,000 ft of ascent. Single HQ support and on site food keep runners moving but entries are full.

Explore the South Pennines on a challenging point to point fell run visiting five trig points and moorland views over about 19 miles. Expect to navigate between checkpoints with roadside support and hot soup at the finish.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse at Sutton Bank on 10 May 2026 for three rugged trail courses that require self navigation and strong climbing. Entries are limited to 250 so expect a bold, backcountry challenge.

Run through scenic parkland in Avenham Park, Preston on Sunday 10 May 2026 with distances from 10K to ultra within a six hour window. A small field, on course refreshments and bespoke finisher medals make this a friendly, well supported day..

Tough, scenic fell race in Bilsdale, North York Moors on Sun 10 May 2026. About 11.3 miles with 950 m of climb across classic moorland terrain. Enter on the day; expect limited parking so please car share.

Run a scenic 10k through Yarrow Country Park on 10 May 2026, following the River Yarrow amid spring bluebells. The one lap out and back starts by the Flaming Grill Pub and includes chip timing for a relaxed trail experience.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.