Trail Running calendar near Darwen 2026-2027

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture covering 9.5 km with about 230 m of ascent, featuring steep hills, rough pasture and views across the Peak District and Carsington Water. Free parking is available at Sheepwash car park.

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles around East Lancashire that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The course follows local trails and bridleways and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

A single day fell event in the Howgill Fells of about 25 km with 1500 m ascent, following the original 23 SAS Weekend 9 route. Waymarked course with loaded, runner and walker categories plus mandatory safety kit and manned checkpoints.

A traditional fell race of about 11 km with roughly 400 m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring map and compass navigation and three mandatory checkpoints. Entry is by pre entry under FRA rules with a 2 hours 15 m..

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.

A chip-timed fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 offering a senior 6 mile race and a range of junior distances from 1 km to 6 km, with age grading per FRA rules and prizes for individual and team categories.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

A short but steep fell race in Coniston with about 1.6 km distance and 270 m of climb, including a scree descent. It is a BOFRA Championship counter with on-the-day entry and junior races across four age groups.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

A 13 km fell race in Austwick, Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climb, held alongside the village street market. Senior entry is for over 18s and several junior races cover multiple youth age groups.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Bluebell's Revenge is a new fell race from Sinfin Running Club. The 8.9 km route around the Chevin features a marked course with marshals. The event finishes at the Bluebell Inn where food and drink are available.

Take in the scenic Yorkshire countryside at your own pace. Choose from a 5 km, 10 km, or Half Marathon distance on a weekend morning. All finishers get a medal, hot food, and a drink.

Trail running event from Bakewell Showground in the Peak District with 28 km, 10 km and 6 km waymarked routes across moorland, valleys and stone paths. Outposts supply snacks and the course is fully marked and timed.