Trail Running calendar near Darwen 2026-2027

Choose your challenge at WODland Endurorun, a trail run on a scenic 5 km loop in Holme Styes Wood. Options range from a simple 5 km to a 6 hour team relay. Everyone runs the same course and receives a finisher's medal.

A 51 km point to point ultra across gritstone moors with about 1340 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit, six feed stations and hot food at the finish. The route crosses Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and may face wintry conditions.

Trail running and canicross across the private Brynkinalt Estate with approximate 5k and 10k routes, scenic terrain, on site parking and medals for finishers.

A volunteer-run fundraising trail event around the White Peak covering approximately 34 km and 825 m of ascent. The fixed course links Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow over paths, tracks and open moorland.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

The Chicken Run - Hayfield will take place in Hayfield on Saturday 14 March 2026. You can run between 10 and 14 kilometers.

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

Held in the Dee Valley on Saturday 14 March 2026, this fell race covers just over 6 miles with 2100 ft of ascent along the Llantysilio Mountain ridge. The route reaches Moel y Gamelin at 1893 ft and is run under WFRA rules with required saf..

The Hayfield Chicken Run is a fell race on 14 March 2026, starting from Hayfield Primary School. The main route covers 8.6 miles with 1480 feet of ascent, while a shorter 10 km option is also available. Entry is open to runners 18 and over.

A multiple-distance forest race at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, with 20 miles, a half marathon, a 10k and a junior run. The undulating multi terrain course offers route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

A chip timed 5 mile community trail run in Bolton on 15 March 2026 with a 300 runner limit and entry from £15. The event is organised by Burnden Road Runners and held at Smithills Sports Centre.

A 15 km BM fell race at Muncaster Castle on 15 March 2026 with rough, navigational terrain and two River Esk crossings. Entry is on the day only, cash only, minimum age 18, and full compulsory kit is required.

A three hour score mountain marathon from the Crooked Billet in Worsthorne on 15 March 2026, run over rough moorland. Solo or pair running is allowed with individual entry and full FRA kit required.

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

The The Link Challenge will take place in Bury on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run 20 miles.

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a demanding BM fell race in Otley. The 14km single-lap course features significant climbs and scenic trails. The event starts and finishes on Station Road, with post-race refreshments at The Black Horse pub.

The Trails of Mena is a spring trail running event in Derbyshire, offering a marathon and a 20-mile option. The runnable, circular route explores the 5 Pits Trail and surrounding woodlands. The event honors a beloved spaniel, with proceeds..

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.