Trail Running calendar near Dovedale 2026-2027

Tackle St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile single lap trail around Swillington with genuine climbs, muddy sections and a sluice crossing. Expect tough hills, great views and a friendly small race vibe with limited places.

Join the Irchy Park 5k canicross at Irchester Country Park on Sunday 8 February 2026 for a fun woodland run with your dog over grass, dirt and packed tracks. Trophies, medals and dog treats await all finishers.

Off-road event near Preston offering 10k and 11 mile routes across tracks and fields around Caldervale and the base of Beacon Fell country park. The 11 mile has a three hour cutoff and maps with three checkpoints are provided.

A Shropshire fell race of about 18 km and 1300 m ascent across trail and open fell, run under FRA rules with full kit required. Entries open 4 January and close 6 February 2026.

Run Phoenix Running Manchester's Friday Frenzy on 13 February 2026 at Hardy Farm, a timed event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath where runners can complete as many laps as they like within a 7 hour limit. Finishers get a commemorative..

A countryside challenge across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with a long 24 mile route and a shorter walkers option. The event uses staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and mandatory kit checks.

A winter trail race near Rawdon, Leeds of about 14 km and 277 m elevation that climbs the Billing, passes Yeadon and laps the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter. Fully marked course with a 100-place limit, mandatory jacket and cupless water p..

Take in scenic reservoir trails at Carsington Water with options for a 10K or a half marathon on undulating routes that include looped and out and back sections. Enjoy a themed medal, on course support and post race goodies.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

A winter fell race of 5 miles (8 km) with 381 m ascent around Bleasdale, held at Bleasdale Parish Hall. Mandatory kit includes waterproofs, map, compass, whistle, hat and gloves and kit checks take place at registration.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile cross country challenge. Expect competitive club fields, lively atmosphere and scenic park trails.

A short fell race around Midgley Moor of 5 miles (8.04 km) with about 381 m of climb, based at Booth Cricket Club in Halifax. The route is only partially flagged so FRA minimum kit and navigation skills are required and parking is limited.

Hoppits Hill races in Mirfield on 15 February 2026 serve up steep fell terrain and lively competition, including Yorkshire junior championship races for selected age groups. Based at Hopton Mills Cricket Club, this is a true test of climbin..

Two route options of 25 miles or 12 miles through the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Entries are limited to 125 with a waiting list; checkpoints and refreshments are provided along the route.

Take on the Winter Railway Ultra on 21 Feb 2026 with distances from 9 to 37 miles along a scenic disused railway by the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Aid stations and nearby pubs add winter charm to the challenge.

Early season South Pennine fell race around Todmorden with about 13 km and 660 m of ascent. Entry requires pre registration and full FRA mandatory winter kit is enforced.

Doctors Gate is a 12.7 mile fell race around Glossop with about 1000 m of ascent, following old packhorse routes and sections of the Pennine Way; it is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Take on Any Kind of Weather Runner at Northampton Active on 21 February 2026, a lap based six hour challenge where you can choose distances from 5K up to an ultra. Limited to 80 entrants, enjoy aid stations, a finishers medal and a goody ba..

An off road two lap 9.5 km race at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses with a 100 runner limit. Age 14 and over, male and female categories, prizes for the top three and a medal for every finisher.

Round 2 at Brigstock Country Park offers single-lap trail running over **7.5 km** or **15 km**, with waymarked routes, views of Lyveden New Bield, parking, toilets and a custom finisher medal.