Trail Running calendar near Downham 2026-2027

A 10km race in Sowerby Bridge that starts on muddy trails and returns on tarmac. The course is one way, entries are limited to 100 runners, and an official hoodie can be pre ordered as the event memento.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

Road races of Half Marathon and 10km take runners from Cockermouth through the Lorton Valley with live chip timing and no cut-off time. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria and finishers receive a medal and post-race refreshments.

Choose from three distances in this self navigated trail event starting in Saltburn by the Sea. Participants receive medals and post race refreshments after navigating the scenic and demanding terrain of the North Yorkshire coast.

Experience a trail half marathon through the North York Moors National Park and the historic Hole of Horcum. This limited entry event features ancient pathways, moorland trails, and a bespoke finishers medal.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent and a 17 hour cut off. The well marked route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and uses seven checkpoints with live GPS tracking.

Trail races at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances on routes through the Deer Park, Water Garden and the Abbey. Canicross is allowed with one well controlled dog p..

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

Traverse the rugged moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this trail event featuring distances of 26, 43, and 62 kilometers. Experience a diverse landscape of reservoirs, boulder fields, and high tracks with full timing and medical suppor..

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 include a 5km, a 5km Canicross and a new 10km route. The course features varied terrain, riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps or 220 for 10km runners.

Experience the beauty of the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with trail races ranging from 10km to a half marathon. Enjoy flowing historical estate paths and coastal views at this dog free north Lancashire event.

Trail races through Sherwood Forest at Sherwood Pines with a new 20 mile plus half marathon, 10k and junior run. Route maps and GPX files are provided and entrants receive a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs returns to the Lake District in March 2027 with a new Half Marathon plus 5 km and 10 km trail races. The event is canicross friendly, chip timed, and based at Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show.

Experience a circular 20 km trail race around the scenic shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria. This fully marked low level route features a mix of woodland tracks and technical lakeshore paths.

A well-marked 50-mile ultra on 26 March 2027 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail, with six supported checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 14-hour cut-off. Live GPS tracking is provided.

Experience a scenic 7.4 mile trail run along the North East coast and the Cleveland Way. This hilly course from Skinningrove offers stunning cliffside views and is open to both runners and walkers.