Trail Running calendar near Finstall 2026-2027

A 10th anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and canicross event across the Upper Wreake valley, with varied terrain and village hall race headquarters; limited to 200 entrants and open to runners aged 12 and over.

Two routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District: 26.2 miles with 4000 ft ascent or 14.3 miles with 2000 ft ascent. Checkpoints provide refreshments and a hot meal at the finish.

A seven hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering flexible lap-based distances, finisher medals and pins, aid stations with snacks and vegan options, goody bags and free parking.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A short fell race from the Storey Arms lay-by on the A470, covering about 3.2 km with 305 m of ascent; the course requires experience and navigational skills. Entry is £2 on the day and junior races are to be confirmed.

Wild Run Cotswolds showcases rugged off road trails on a private estate with fully marked routes, chip timing and a family friendly supporter zone. Entries are limited to 600; choose 10K, half, marathon or the six hour 360 challenge.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

Cross country races near Thorpe and Dovedale featuring a **4 3/4 mile** main course through valley paths and a **1 1/4 mile** Mini Dash for under 12s, with a river crossing at the famous Stepping Stones.

A Thames Valley LDWA challenge walk in Marlow on 4 October 2026 offering three distances up to 50 km, limited to 150 entrants, with checkpoint timing, mandatory kit requirements and online entry.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in the West Midlands combining ten Xercises with repeated runs across two distance formats. Entries are solo, doubles or five-person relays and all entrants must be 18 or..

A RunForestRun organised in-person event at RAF Greenham Common offering a half marathon and a 10 km race on 4 October 2026, with tickets priced from £25.63 and a no refunds policy.

Bristol Epic Trail Sponsored By GORUCK is a trail running event at Ashton Court Estate in Long Ashton, Bristol on Sun 4th Oct 2026. Entry details, reviews, photos, course maps, and results are provided for the event.

A chip timed 10 km trail race on 4 October 2026 through Somerset countryside, passing a prehistoric long barrow. The event includes a bespoke medal, Race Nation app support, camping nearby and proceeds shared with two charities.

A six hour trail event at Sence Valley Forestry Park on a **3.3-mile** hilly loop; participants complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Canicross and rucking are permitted, and entrants may choose a medal or a tree-planting..

A backyard ultra at Turvey House where runners repeat a 4.167 miles loop each hour; solo and paired entries are available, with 8 hour and 7 hour capped options and chip timing.

Inflatable obstacle course at Cheltenham Racecourse on 10 October 2026 with options from 2.5 km to 15 km, family rules for children, finishers medals and on-site facilities.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A 55 km circular trail in the Forest of Dean that requires GPX navigation across single track, ridges and riverside sections. The event offers staffed aid stations, canicross category, support vehicles and a finishers medal.

Tideswell Terminator is a Peak District fell race on 10 October 2026, covering 9.1 km with 283 m of climb across scenic hills. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, this short course is a bracing test for fell runners.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon based at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, featuring forest and riverside paths, about 1,700 feet of elevation, one halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a free pint voucher.