Trail Running calendar near Downham 2026-2027

INFERNO in Edale is a raw and beautiful trail race around Ringing Roger featuring sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb up a waterfall. Distances from 10 to 41 miles are self navigated with GPX files and downloadable maps.

Take on the Gateshead Trail 10 km through Derwent Walk Country Park on 22 Aug 2026. Enjoy mostly gentle trails and a social double loop. Finish in a lively village with food, music and coffee and grab a designer medal bottle opener.

Take in stunning reservoir views at the Carsington Water Half Marathon and 10K on 22 August 2026, with undulating trail routes suitable for all abilities. Enjoy a lively event village, marked course and friendly marshals for a memorable day..

Tackle the Hartsop Hop, a classic Lake District fell race from Hartsop covering 19.5 km with 1370 m of ascent. Expect rugged ridges, steep descents and spectacular Haweswater views; enter in advance or on the day while places remain.

Enjoy the Summer Extravaganza on the Leeds Liverpool Canal towpath in Kirkstall, with distances from 10k to marathon. Finishers receive bespoke medals and postrace treats and organisers donate £1 to Hollybush charity per runner.

Join Phoenix Afterglow in Manchester for a scenic multi lap run along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park, on a flat towpath ideal for any pace. Pick distances from 5 km to ultra and collect a bespoke finisher medal as a new series meda..

Tackle 21 km of dramatic lakeshore and woodland trails around Derwentwater at the Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon in Keswick. Hilly terrain and sweeping views reward every step and finishers earn a bespoke medal.

Take on the Scafell Pike Trail Marathon around Keswick on 23 August 2026, a challenging 44 km single lap route over Scafell Pike and through Borrowdale. Expect rugged navigational mountain sections, stunning views and a bespoke medal.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Tackle Roseberry Topping on Wed 26 Aug 2026 in this classic short fell race hosted from Newton under Roseberry. Expect a punchy 2.3 km course with big climb and great views, junior entries welcome and on the day entry available.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Kirkstall Rock up n' Run brings a fun pop up Summer Series vibe to the Leeds canal on 27 August 2026 with 5k and 10k routes for runners 16 and over. Register on the night and enjoy a Jumble medal, a drink and hot food.

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a scenic trail run from Skipton through classic Dales villages with route options from 13 to 50 miles, plenty of climbing and stunning views. Entries are capped at 200 and finishers get a medal and event T shir..

Take on the 130 mile nonstop canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal, with supported or unsupported entry options. Field capped at 100 runners and a 40 hour cutoff make this an epic endurance test.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

Take on the Weardale Agricultural Show Fell Race on 29 August 2026 in St John's Chapel. A lively 4 km fell run with 120 m of climb across classic upland terrain, plus fun junior showground races and easy entry on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.