Trail Running calendar near Glossop 2026-2027

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

Run through the iconic landscapes of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this 10k trail race featuring a scenic climb to Weets Top and a post race meal and beer.

Enjoy a flat and scenic trail run along the East Yorkshire coast at Hornsea. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a full marathon on the historic Trans Pennine Trail.

Discover the rugged beauty of Yorkshire through a charity trail festival offering distances from 1.4 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a well supported community event starting in Huddersfield that raises funds for local primary schools.

Two linked fell races from Hayfield in the Peak District offer a 24.5 km, 1270 m ascent or a 15.5 km, 650 m option, both requiring navigation and mountain experience. Entries open pre and on the day, 200 places; full kit and map compulsory.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales in this trail half marathon through Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. This partially marked course features a climb to Weets Top and includes a post race meal and local beer.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

A 23 mile walk or run through the picturesque Malhamdale landscape starting from Gargrave. Complete this North Yorkshire challenge visiting Kirkby Malham and Boss Moor within the 9 hour time limit.

The Exterminator is a challenging 27km fell race through varied Peak District terrain. It demands self-navigation and full mandatory kit, with a focus on self-sufficiency and route choice. The event finishes at the Totley AC pavilion, where..

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Explore the scenic trails and picturesque villages of Lincolnshire in this charity challenge. Choose between four distances and enjoy a warm village welcome with refreshments and local support throughout the day.

Explore the East Yorkshire countryside with 4 or 8 mile trail runs at Field House Farm. Open to solo runners and Canicrossers, this chipped event features gentle elevations and medals for all finishers.

Experience a legendary six day ultra running journey across the rugged mountain spine of Wales. Navigate unmarked terrain from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle in this world renowned test of mountain resilience.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

The Robin Hood 100 is a 100-mile ultramarathon through the scenic trails of Sherwood Forest. Starting and finishing in South Wheatley, the relatively flat, runnable course offers a 30-hour cutoff. Finishers receive a medal and the option to..

A roughly 100 km circuit of Leeds on the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural with varied trail and road surfaces. The route is waymarked, supplied as GPX and supported with checkpoints, food and a halfway drop bag option.