Trail Running calendar near Gatesgarth 2026-2027

A themed night trail in Rivington with reflective course markers, required head torches and rough, muddy terrain. Options include a 10k, a Half Marathon and a free 1k kids event for children of participants.

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 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.

Experience a unique 10 mile nighttime trail run through the fabled Simonside Hills of Northumberland. Navigate rocky trails and steep climbs under the stars in this atmospheric winter event.

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.

Road races in and around Cockermouth offering a half marathon and a 10km through the Lorton Valley with chip-timing, medals and event merchandise. The event supports Blood Bikes Cumbria.

Trail races from Grizedale Visitor Centre in the Lake District offering a 13 mile half route and a 26 mile marathon. The course runs on forest tracks with varied terrain and views of Coniston, with feed stations and a compulsory kit list.

Two marked off-road courses at Whinlatter on 7 February 2027, offering a 10k and a 5K with significant ascent. Chip timed with GPX files available, individual starts, and two dogs permitted per runner.

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.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

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.

Trail Outlaws stages night trail races at Kielder Waterside, a gold tier Dark Sky Park, with distances from 10K up to 26.6 miles and entry prices from £23 to £65.

A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.

Trail runs of 10 km and 20 km take place at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 with chip timing and medals for finishers. Pre registration is required and there is a three hour cut off time.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027, run on marked, chip timed forest trails with views over Coniston Water. Runners may bring up to two dogs and a 12k option is also available.

Trail running at Leighton Hall in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with a 10k and two half marathon formats. Courses use mainly hard packed trails with water stations, marshals, on site parking and no dogs allowed.

A 31.7 mile off road fell race around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge with about 1615 m of climb. It crosses remote moorland, requires FRA mandatory kit and navigation skills, and raises funds for local charities.

Two Crosses is an LDWA challenge event organised by the East Lancashire group, next scheduled for March 14th 2027. It is listed within the LDWA challenge event category which is normally for longer distance walks with time limits.