Trail Running calendar near Haydock 2026-2027

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A mainly off-road 8.9 km race with 267 m of ascent around Tideswell and Litton, passing Peters Stone and the trig point at Hay Cop before finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail race around Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone with varied terrain, about 1,700 feet of ascent, one halfway aid station, a finisher medal and a voucher for a pint or non alcoholic drink.

Experience an off road run through the scenic pathways of Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School. This trail event is designed for runners with previous half marathon experience.

A multi terrain trail event at Endcliffe Park featuring a 10k trail and a 2.5k children's fun run. The event attracts over 1,000 runners annually and uses grass, paved paths and woodland trails.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Withins Skyline on 11 October 2026 is a 6.2 mile fell race around Penistone Hill Country Park, including Top Withins and Bronte Bridge. Junior races include goody bags and Halloween themed fancy dress prizes.

An off road half marathon around the Goyt Valley with about 760 m of climb, marked junctions and required full fell kit. Two water points and hot food at the finish, held in aid of Buxton Rotary.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026, with scenic mostly-flat trails, two distance options, on-course marshals, and on-site facilities including parking and a café.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering 3.28 mile laps within a seven hour time limit. The event supports The Sunnywood Project and the first 50 entries receive vegan biryani and a medal.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.

Two trail races in the Amber Valley offering 31 miles and 20 miles over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided, with checkpoints supplying water and some food.

A self navigated 50 km route from Grassington through Malham Tarn and Buckden Pike in the Yorkshire Dales. GPX files, aid stations and live tracking support walkers and runners with navigation skills.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with a 6km loop, a 12km two-lap option and a 6km Canicross. Courses are marked and marshalled and entry fees range from £19 to £22.

Part of the 2026 Yorkshire Weekend Saunter series in Brighouse, this event offers 5K, 10K and half marathon routes on scenic courses, with a jumble medal, hot food, drink options and flexible entry.

A 31 mile trail through the Amber Valley with a 20 mile northern loop option, run over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water and food.

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session in Bollington combining running to White Nancy with bodyweight exercises on varied terrain. The event is in person, for ages 16 and over, with free parking and limited spaces.