Trail Running calendar near Halifax 2026-2027

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

A socially paced 14 mile guided trail run on 25 May 2026 around the North York Moors, starting and finishing in Thornton le Dale. Limited to six runners, minimum age 18, entry fee £35.

Part of the Threlkeld village fete in the Lake District on Mon 25 May 2026, this fell race covers 5 km with 340 m of ascent over rough ground. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the event has FRA permit insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

A new fell race from Sinfin Running Club around the Chevin covering 8.9 km with 315 m of climb. The marked course uses two short loops and a figure of eight and includes some short road sections.

An evening **5 mile** marked run from Halton Mill, Lancaster on 27 May 2026, featuring riverside paths, meadow sections and a technical single track. Entries are handled via SiEntries and proceeds support St John's Hospice.

Killington Sports is a traditional Old English sports meeting on Thursday 28 May 2026, open to all ages with free event entry for participants and spectator admission on the gate priced for adults and children. Prize money is available.

A 3 km or 5 km run at Bowdon Rugby Club with drinking stations every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non inflatable obstacles. Drinks are included and only participants aged 18 or over may take part.

OMM Lite in Grasmere is a map based navigation event over one or two days where solo runners or teams locate numbered checkpoints to score points, with timing chips, live tracking, bespoke maps and a post event hot meal included.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

Two ultra trail races from Bakewell Showground across the Peak District with a 101 km and a 55 km route, significant elevation gain, outposts and mandatory kit requirements for the ultra distances.

A pair of A category fell races in the Duddon Valley, featuring an 18 mile / 29 km long route with 1830 m climb and a 10 mile short route. Both require map and compass skills, appropriate kit and pre-entry.

A 10 mile category A fell race in the Duddon Valley on 30 May 2026, climbing about 3000 feet up Dow and Caw. Pre entry only and minimum age 18; map and compass skills plus required mountain kit are essential.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A muddy 5 km obstacle event at Stewart Park, Middlesbrough on 30 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide on a looped course. Entry fees and a minimum £50 fundraising target apply.

An annual *5.5 mile* trail run on 31 May 2026 that starts at Worksop College and travels through Clumber Park. The event raises funds for Cancer Research, has a minimum age of 16, and provides a medal for finishers.

Trail runs at Tatton Park in Cheshire offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes across parkland, woodlands and grass. Live chip timing, parking onsite and canicross entries with dogs on a lead.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

An annual walking and running event around Settle in the Yorkshire Dales offering flagged 10k, half marathon and 37k routes, SPORTident timing and fundraising for local and international charities.