Trail Running calendar near Darley Dale 2025-2026

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 takes place from Cracoe Village Hall in Cracoe, North Yorkshire (BD23 6LQ). Participants can tackle either a 25‑mile or 12‑mile route that explore the Yorkshire Dales and are open to walkers and runners. The event features a South loop in 2026 to accommodate previous 12..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..

Ultra Trails' Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon-style trail race through the Yorkshire Wolds, now in its second edition. The easy-to-navigate, undulating course is not technical and showcases rolling green hills near Tibthorpe, Driffield, with Field House Camping & Coffee Barn serving as the start a..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

South Pennine 24 is an LDWA event held at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield (OL3 7NE), on the South Pennine Moors. The 24-mile route covers about 3,900 ft of ascent and traverses a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering dramatic views of the Dark P..

Pitsford Water Trail Races, hosted by Race Harborough, take place around Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The event offers two trail distances: 10k and a half marathon, fully marked and marshaled. The half marathon runs through Holcot, Hannington,..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is categorized as a BM fell race...

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res’s, run by CraggRunner, is a true moorland trail challenge offering 5 Res’s, 10 Res’s, or 15 Res’s routes around Saddleworth Moor. Distances are 25 km (5 Res’s) with about 710 m of ascent; 44 km (10 Res’s) with around 1,314 m; and 60 km (15 Res’s) with about 1,876 m. The course visits..

East Lancs LDWA’s 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a dual-distance endurance event for walkers and runners, held near Greenmount, Lancashire. The course offers 18- and 26-mile options that traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Organized by the East Lancs group of the Long Distance Walkers As..

Back for its 5th year, Granny's Bay Challenge invites runners to Lytham St. Annes, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade. The flat, tarmac course runs 5.24 miles along the Ribble estuary and can be completed as many times as desired within a six-hour limit.A marathon distanc..

The Lincoln Marabank Sunday is a 7-hour timed running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Suitable for runners of all abilities, participants can choose to run distances ranging from a single lap to a half marath..

6th Hannington Hike, an LDWA challenge by the BBN group, starts at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Northamptonshire. It offers two distances, 26.6 and 15.5 miles, across countryside. The event fosters a friendly atmosphere with checkpoint navigation; route descriptions must be down..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is a low-key, great-value trail race by Ranger Ultras. The 18km loop runs from Hayfield village along the Pennine Bridleway to Rushup Edge and back, with about 806m of ascent and sweeping Peak District scenery. It’s self-navigating, aided by official finger pos..

Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50km trail race in the Peak District, based from the historic village of Hayfield in the High Peak. The course is a grand loop along classic trails—the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way—with about 1,840 metres of ascent and a mix of fast trails and chal..

Brynkinalt Running Festival takes place on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham. The event offers 5k and 10k races across two formats: canicross on Saturday and traditional trail running on Sunday, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The routes cross the estate’s private land, not..

The Haworth Hobble is a challenging 32-mile (51 km) fell running event organized by the Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. It traverses gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden, and Hebden Bridge in the UK, featuring approximately 4,400 feet (1,340 meters) of ascent and descent. The race starts at..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail-running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, at The Bridge Church (Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW). The weekend features distances from half marathon to ultramarathon: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles. The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route thr..