Trail Running calendar near Downham 2026-2027

A 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops Race Series with chip timing. Junior races include a Curly Wurly goody bag and Halloween fancy dress prizes, while senior entries include online pre entry or..

An almost entirely off-road event around the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor, about 21.5 km with 760 m of climb, waymarked at junctions and requiring full fell kit; proceeds support Buxton Rotary.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with forest and lakeside trails, mostly flat with some inclines. Two distance options, on-course marshals, and facilities including parking, a café, and toilets.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering 3.28 mile laps within a seven hour time limit. The event supports The Sunnywood Project and the first 50 entries receive vegan biryani and a medal.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A 7 hour timed trail challenge along the River Wear in Durham offering flexible lap distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km, themed finisher medals, vegan goody bag options, and aid stations each lap.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A self navigated 50 km event from Grassington with 1260 m ascent, passing Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike. The largely unmarked route uses trails and moorland and requires navigation skills and fell experience.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with a 6km loop, a 12km two-lap option and a 6km Canicross. Courses are marked and marshalled and entry fees range from £19 to £22.

Part of the 2026 Weekend Saunter Series in Brighouse, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside with finish tokens and pay on the day entry noted as available.

A trail event in Amber Valley near the Peak District offering a 31 mile figure of 8 route and a 20 mile northern-loop Petit Raid, with GPX route files, staffed checkpoints, on-course medic cover and finishers medals.

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session in Bollington combining running to White Nancy with bodyweight exercises on varied terrain. The event is in person, for ages 16 and over, with free parking and limited spaces.

UKA British Fell and Hill Relays take place on Saturday 17 October 2026, hosted by Todmorden Harriers at Todmorden Cricket Club and Centre Vale Park. Event details are being finalised and will be added when available.

A *50 km* trail on the marked Brenig Way from Corwen to Llyn Brenig dam, with 1450 m ascent, varied upland and forest terrain, three checkpoints, required kit and GPS trackers provided.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

Two trail races from Shotley Bridge, County Durham, with a **25 km** course and a **53 km** ultra that passes reservoirs, moorland and woods. The 53 km route has three feed stations, mandatory safety kit and live chip timing.

A 9.1 km fell race in the North York Moors at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 18 Oct 2026, with about 250 m of climb. Pre-entry only, teams allowed, minimum age 18.

Run repeated roughly 6 km loops in Delamere Forest over an 8-hour time limit on mixed gravel and trail terrain, with a single aid station, lap timing and a finishing medal.