Trail Running calendar near Friden 2026-2027

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a fully off road loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 200 with prizes for top finishers and an extra award for anyone exceeding 100 mile.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park featuring a 5k race and a 2k family fun run, with finishers medals, free event photos and Halloween treats.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A volunteer run full and half marathon around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, refreshment stations and a sustainable finisher medal. Proceeds support a participant attending the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

A night trail run at Delamere Forest with a Spooky Halloween fancy dress theme. Runners choose a 10k or a half marathon, must use a head torch, and should wear grippy trail shoes.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens with 250 places, a minimum age of 15, and entries processed via SiEntries. Parking is very limited so car sharing is recommended.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail runs from Hartington Village Hall in the Peak District with 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked courses, local cheese samples at the finish, and a complimentary goodie bag from the Hartington Cheese Shop.

An inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 offering a timed one mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run around the reserve.

Shepshed 7 on 1 November 2026 features a measured seven mile, chip timed race through Garendon Park plus a fun run with entries on the day; prizes, a commemorative t shirt for finishers, and limited onsite facilities are provided.

An out-and-back 5 mile night and dawn running event through the 422 m Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting and headtorch required. Finishers receive medals, prizes are awarded, on-course support and refreshments are provided.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.