Trail Running calendar near Duckington 2026-2027

Tackle the Fellsman across the Yorkshire Dales with a 60 mile route climbing 11,000 ft or the 30 mile Dart climbing 4,200 ft. Volunteer staffed checkpoints, live tracking and navigation required make this a classic fell challenge.

Enjoy scenic 10 and 22 mile waymarked walks from Holdgate Church on 25 April 2026, climbing Abdon Burf the highest point in Shropshire and taking in Wenlock Edge views to Mid Wales. Proceeds support local church communities.

Tackle the 41.4 mile Coventry Way Challenge on Sunday 26 April 2026, a mostly off road route through Warwickshire and Solihull countryside. Start and finish at Meriden with checkpoints, food, trackers and a hot meal at the end.

Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a fun running safari at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park raising funds for the Wildlife Foundation. Enjoy a scenic licensed 10k loop with park entry included or take part virtually.

Run the scenic Tissington Trail on 26 April 2026 with marathon and half marathon options along a traffic free, mixed terrain route from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and a welcoming trail atmosphere.

Tackle scenic trails at Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026 with 21K or 42K routes that loop past Blakemere Moss and climb Old Pale Hill for wide Cheshire views. Enjoy undulating terrain, marshals, aid stations and a welcoming event village.

Bleaklow Blitz is an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir, climbing 452 m as it follows the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rough moorland, sweeping views and a testing but rewarding course.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Push your limits at the Dragonfly Challenge, a six hour event at Pooley Country Park where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy parkland views and a signature climb, and take home a medal or a tree planting token.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Run 50 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Malham, passing Malham Cove and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and an 18 hour cutoff this scenic ultra will challenge experienced trail runners.

Join a guided run of all 15 Welsh 3000s in Snowdonia on 2 May, including Crib Goch. Approx 30 miles and 4,000 m ascent, not a race and fully supported with guides, transport and a support vehicle.

Tackle the HOWUM 30 mile ultra on 2 May 2026 around Llanidloes, a scenic trail route past Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River Severn. With fully stocked checkpoints, no time limit and a Pegasus medal at the finish, it is a suppor..

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.