Trail Running calendar near Heanor 2026-2027

A lap-based timed run at Old Warden on a flat 5.3 km course with flexible distances, a 7 hour limit, and a no-medal lower cost option.

Run a section of the official UK Team Backyard route on the morning of the world championships with pay what you can entry, minimum £15.

Blindfolded navigation challenge in Chester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 mile options.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

An 8 hour looped running event in Delamere Forest where participants complete repeated 6.08 km laps on mixed gravel and woodland trails with timing and a medal.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

Peak Raid Race 2 Edale on 18 October 2026 is a three hour score format fell event in the Peak District where competitors choose their own route to collect points.

Trail half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven take place in Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026, with timing, medals, water stations and medical cover. Parking is pay and display and finishers receive category prizes and finish goodies.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

Trail runs of 10 km and 5 km around Blackpit Brewery on October 18 2026, using private multi terrain trails through woodlands and estate tracks. Entrants receive a medal, a pint cup and a free drink at the finish.

A 10K off-road obstacle race in the Lincolnshire Wolds on 18 Oct 2026, featuring muddy terrain, built obstacles, 1000 ft elevation and a finisher's medal plus a pale ale.

A hilly, scenic hike from Marple into the High Peak with two route options to complete in ten hours. Routes pass Werneth Low, Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn and include checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Trail ultramarathon along the Nidderdale Way with 13, 20, 32 and 55 mile options through classic Yorkshire landmarks and supplied trackers for all entrants.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.