Trail Running calendar near Great Hucklow 2026-2027

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Join the Dragonfly Challenge at Pooley Country Park for a six hour timed loop where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy scenic parkland and a climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves, with the choice of a medal or a tree planting to..

Tackle the Malvern Hills Ultra on 2 May 2026 across stunning Worcestershire ridges with distances from 23 to 47 miles. Choose self guided routes, earn a finisher medal and enjoy big climbs, beautiful views and wild terrain.

Tackle a 50 mile ultra in the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Malham. Scenic but tough, the Pennine Barrier climbs over 2500 m and passes Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Join the TFG Castle & Cake Trail in Castleton for scenic 6.5 km and 13.1 km waymarked trail runs with views over the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Small group starts, post run bakery treats and a local shop discount make this a rewarding day.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on Sunday 3 May 2026 for a scenic, women only 5 mile run through woodlands starting from Beesley Green Community Centre. Enjoy a friendly, club atmosphere hosted by Swinton Running Club.

Coiners is an 11 km Calder Valley fell race across moorland around Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor, climbing about 396 m and rewarding runners with sweeping views over Cragg Vale. The flagged route must be followed due to nesting birds, s..

Kick off the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series in Methley, Leeds on 5 May 2026 with a flat 5 km towpath run. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, this charity event supports the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and offers prizes and mementos.

A scenic 5 mile trail on the edge of the Peak District, tackling White Nancy and the Kerridge Ridge with about 230 m of ascent. Community run with post race teas and cakes and all proceeds donated to local charities.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

Tackle a spirited 5.4 km village course with 180 m of climb in Lothersdale on 6 May 2026, starting from a carrot on the track for a touch of local charm. Day entries only and small fees make this a relaxed, community friendly hill run.

Join the pop up Kirkstall Rock up n' Run in Leeds on 7 May 2026 for a choice of 5k or 10k and a finisher medal. Enjoy hot food, a post race beer and relaxed same day entry beside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.

Join the Nicky Nook Fell Race in Scorton on Thursday 7 May 2026. This scenic 5 mile fell run with testing climbs and great views finishes with a free soup and roll for all finishers.

Run scenic loops around Brockholes Nature Reserve past lakes, woodland and the River Ribble, with options from 10K to ultra inside a six hour limit. Finishers get a bespoke medal and post run treats while entries help maintain the reserve.