Trail Running calendar near Dovedale 2025-2026

Enjoy a classic short fell challenge around Lothersdale with 5.4 km of rugged trails and 180 m of climb. Entry on the day from 18:30 at the Hare and Hounds makes this a perfect quick evening test for confident runners.

Join the pop up Kirkstall Rock up n' Run in Leeds on 7 May 2026 for a choice of 5k or 10k and a finisher medal. Enjoy hot food, a post race beer and relaxed same day entry beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Take on the Fellrunner at Nicky Nook on Thu 7 May 2026 near Scorton for a short, sharp and testing 5 mile fell run with 313 m of climb. Pre entry advised to secure one of 140 places and enjoy free post race soup and roll.

Explore Brockholes Nature Reserve on 8 May 2026 with the Bimble, a scenic trail around lakes, the River Ribble and woodlands offering 10K to ultra distances. Enjoy laps, a bespoke finisher medal and post run goodies while supporting the res..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle a scenic single loop through Sherwood Forest and surrounding estates with 30.8 mile or 40.8 mile trail options on May 9 2026. Enjoy forest trails, footpaths and country lanes past Creswell Crags, Clumber and the Major Oak, with full..

Tackle the Offa's Dyke ULTRA, a 24 hour southbound run from Prestatyn along the iconic National Trail on 9 and 10 May 2026, with solo and team entries plus GPS tracking and chip timing. Support crew and vehicle required.

Run Rabbit Trail Festival at Deene Park near Corby on 9 and 10 May 2026 is a weekend of trail running and lively festival fun. Choose from short evening runs to a 56.1 km triple challenge, with music, activities and medals for finishers.

Tackle the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic 33 mile trail around Chesterfield through high moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Enjoy marked tricky sections, aid stations and a commemorative keepsake at the finish.

Take on the 16th Marsden Moors on 9 May 2026 near Huddersfield, with three scenic circular routes including a full marathon across reservoirs and valley tracks. Limited to 150 runners, this friendly event offers checkpoint snacks and a fini..

Run along the Lancaster canal towpath and through tree lined Haslam Park on a scenic 5K loop with options from 5K up to marathon and a timed ultra. Finish at the UCLAN Sports Arena with showers, a cafe and free parking.

Five Trig Points on 9 May 2026 is an 18 to 19 mile trail challenge around Delph with about 3,000 ft of ascent and self navigation to five local trig points. Manned checkpoints supply snacks and the finish offers free soup and hot drinks.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Five Trigs is a rugged 19 mile route across the South Pennines with about 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points including Blackstone Edge. The unmarked course requires navigation skills and rewards runners with wild moorland views.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Join the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026. A scenic but testing 10.5 km trail with 400 m of climb starting and finishing at The Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required.

Shires and Spires is a circular run based in Naseby with distances from 10K to ultra, mixing country trails and roads. Routes change direction each year and have GPS tracking, voice navigation, aid stations and a medal for all finishers.

Join the Avenham Amble in Preston on 10 May 2026 for 10K, half, marathon or ultra options along scenic riverside paths through Avenham and Miller Parks. Run one day or embrace the three day series and claim a bespoke medal and post run good..

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.