Trail Running calendar near Darley Dale 2025-2026

The Pennine Trail Marathon is a challenging 43.6 km trail race held in the scenic Pennines, starting and finishing at Tattersall Farm in Worsthorne, Burnley, Lancashire. With an elevation gain of 3,814 feet, the course features stunning natural landmarks including Gorple Rocks, Top Withins, Bronte W..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a challenging ultra-distance running event held along Britain’s longest man-made waterway, the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Starting at Old Hall Street in Liverpool and finishing at Office Lock in Leeds, the non-stop 130-mile towpath course offers a sc..

The Derby Running Festival 2025 takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park in Derby, UK. This event offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances on a flat, multi-terrain course featuring trails, tarmac, and footpaths through the scenic grounds of the Grade II listed Elvaston Castle, including views..

The Pershore Plum 10k is a chip-timed, multi-terrain flat 10-kilometer race held in Pershore, Worcestershire. Starting at Pershore Leisure Centre, the course runs through Pershore High Street, crosses the river, and passes through the surrounding countryside near Wick before finishing in Abbey Park..

The Hebden Sports fell race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place at Powder House Field in Hebden, located on the B6265 between Grassington and Pateley Bridge. The event features both junior and senior races, with distances of approximately 1.5 miles (3.2 km) a..

The Denby Dash is a scenic 5.6-mile (9 km) trail race held in Upper Denby, Huddersfield, featuring an undulating course with a total ascent of 700 feet. The route winds through fields, woodland, conservation land, and the historic Quaker Village at High Flatts, offering a well-marked and marshalled..

The Eyam Fell Race, sponsored by The Barrel Inn, is a scenic 10k fell running event held in the historic village of Eyam in the Peak District. The challenging course features a tough climb to Sir William Hill, rewarding runners with stunning views before descending through Abney Moor and a steep woo..

Piglove By The River is a scenic running event held in Leeds, West Yorkshire, featuring 5km and 10km trail races along the Trans Pennine Trail. The 5km course is flat and fast, running from Piglove Brewing Co’s beer garden to just before Thwaite Mills, while the 10km extends beyond with slightly mor..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging 6.5 km (4 miles) running event held on Holcombe Moor near Bury, UK. Featuring a steep course with approximately 400 meters (1,312 feet) of climb, the route includes a variety of terrain and numerous demanding ascents. Starting near the Hare & Hounds..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Kirkstall, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool canal near Wyther Lane. The series offers two race distances: a 5K and a 10K, catering to a range of runners. Participants receive a jumble medal, a choice o..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. The event features an undulating trail course around the reservoir, offering runners stunning countryside views. The half marathon route is an out-and-back plus one full lo..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race, held annually in the Peak District, is an 8.6 km (5.3 miles) fell running event featuring 320 meters (1050 feet) of ascent. It has been associated with Britain’s oldest sheepdog trials for over 20 years, offering a unique combination of competitive running and..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park, starting at Hangram Lane Farm. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it offers a demanding course through some of the region's best trail terrain. The event is part of a series that includes di..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Lane, UK. The race features a 10.5km loop around the reservoirs with 375ft of climb per lap. Participants start with four qualifying laps, after which elimination laps begin: the last runner to finish each..

The Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances to suit all levels, from a 10km trail race and a half marathon to challenging 30-mile and 50-mile ultra races. Participants experience..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

Whittle Pike is a challenging off-road race held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale. Covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1,804 feet (550 meters), the event tests runners on a demanding course. Established in 1992, it has served as a championship race multiple ti..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race is a 7-mile undulating trail run held in Alwoodley and Meanwood, Leeds, West Yorkshire. Organized by Valley Striders AC, the race takes participants through scenic woods and parkland including Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park. The course features notable l..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

Hip Hip Hooray It's Hornsea is a seaside trail running event held in Hornsea, East Yorkshire, along the scenic Trans Pennine Trail. The course is flat with good trail terrain, offering an out-and-back route with distances ranging from 5K to a full marathon (two half marathons). Runners enjoy well-ma..