Trail Running calendar near Epperstone 2026-2027

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

A night trail at Rivington with a UFO themed final round of the Petzl Night Runner Series. Offers a 10k and a Half Marathon plus a free 1k kids event, reflective course and head torch required.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

A six hour loop event at Ryton Pools Country Park on a 3.3 mile crushed stone route around pools and pasture. Participants run as many laps as they wish within six hours; canicross and rucking are permitted and a portion of entries supports..

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

A lap based event at Bawsey Country Park offering distances from 5k to ultra marathon on sand, gravel and grass. Mass start, aid station every lap, bespoke finisher medals and parking included.

Weekend half marathon and 10k races along the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, featuring a gentle uphill out and slight downhill return. Includes route maps, a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 10 km race at Sowerby Bridge Pool that mixes muddy trail terrain with a tarmac return. A two person relay option is offered and entries are limited to 100 participants.

A trail event in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal with options from 5k to marathon. Feed stations, marshals and a 6.5 hour cut off support participants across varied canal and tunnel terrain.

Squirrel Challenge at Daventry Country Park is a six hour timed event on a 3.3 mile off-road loop where participants complete as many laps as they choose. Canicross is permitted and the route passes woods, open grassland and water.

A winter trail challenge from Barley, Lancashire offering waymarked 45 mile and 30 mile routes across South Pennines moorland with required winter kit and route maps provided.

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.

Flat, waterside races along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed and supported with feed stations and a sweet-filled finish.

A flat trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal with multiple distances, marshals and drink stations. Canal side facilities are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal and treats.

A circular 14 mile trail half marathon across the Yorkshire Wolds on undulating, non technical terrain with GPX and marked junctions. Plantable wildflower medal, charity donations from entry fees, and a five hour overall cut off.

A 50 miles winter ultramarathon across the Lincolnshire Wolds on 20 February 2027, with 1,370 m ascent, four aid stations, live GPS tracking and an 18 hour cut off. Held at Swallow Village Hall, finishers receive a bespoke medal and prizes.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

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.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.