Trail Running calendar near Darwen 2025-2026

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth, winding across moorland and woodland with 1400 m ascent. Enjoy vegan friendly aid, an all female crew and a festive finish with hot food and a bar.

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Challenge yourself on the Cordwell Colossus, a just over 20 mile loop around Holmesfield through hilly farmland, woodland and rural trails with 840 m of ascent. Enjoy two checkpoints, post race refreshments and a commemorative medal.

Discover Farndale with Hardmoors Farndale at Hutton Le Hole, offering marathon, half and 10k trail races with limited entries. Scenic, self navigated routes and a welcoming event village make this a rewarding day on the trails.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a 7.3 km 4.5 mile course with 240 m climb, combining forest trails, a long lane ascent and technical descents. A steep final push to Oker Trig Point rewards you with sweeping valley views.

Rediscover classic fell running at the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads in the Peak District. Expect off road trails and a rewarding one and a half mile downhill finish into t..

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Tackle the classic Ilkley Skyline loop from The Hermit Inn, summiting Beamsley Beacon, Round Hill and sweeping moors on a scenic unmarked fell route. Choose 22 miles or 35 km for a true moorland running challenge with checkpoints and aid st..

Run a scenic 13.65 mile half around Morland on 16 August 2026, mostly off road through rivers, woodlands and Eden Valley villages. Partially self navigated with mixed terrain and a finisher medal and t shirt included.

Tackle the classic Hartsop Hop in Patterdale, a rugged 19.5 km fell race with 1370 m ascent across open moor and stony paths. Expect steep climbs, scenic ridges and tough checkpoints for a true fell running challenge.

INFERNO in Edale on 22 August 2026 offers brutal Peak District trails from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, with muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb by a waterfall. Expect tough terrain, solid support and a hard earned medal at the f..

Choose the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K and run undulating trails around the reservoir, with a memorable out and back plus a reservoir loop for the half. Enjoy chip timed results, water stops, free photos and a bespoke medal..

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Tackle rugged trails and moorland views around Otley at Punk Panther Otley High Views on 29 August 2026. Choose 13, 20, 34 or 50 miles across Otley Chevin, Rombalds Moor and Beamsley Beacon for a challenging, scenic endurance test.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.