Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2026-2027

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

A short fell race of 4 km with about 120 m climb at the Show Field in St John's Chapel. Day entries cost £2 and there are separate junior races for children aged 4 to 12 plus an under 18 category.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

A trail event from Skipton across Pennine and Dales Way terrain offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses with checkpoints, trackers for ultras, mandatory safety kit and recorded climb and ranking points.

A seven hour timed trail run along the River Wear in Durham offering distances from 3 km to ultra with a 50 km option. Finishers receive a medal, goody bag and distance pins, and aid stations include vegan options.

Nottingham Running Festival at Nottingham Racecourse in Colwick Country Park features a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race, supports Nottinghamshire Hospice, and includes medals, free photos, chip timed results and an event village.

Hardmoors 26.2 Roseberry in Guisborough on 30 August 2026 offers a Trail Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k with significant ascent, mandatory safety kit and downloadable maps for untaped, self navigated courses.

A 7-hour Time Challenge on a signed trail loop beside the River Wear in Durham, offering distances from 3 km up to 50 km, themed medals and pins, goody bags and aid stations with vegan options.

Historic fell races are central to Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, with junior and senior Guides races over measured fell routes. Entries are accepted on the day and advance registration is available online.

A fell race at Powder House Field near Hebden on 31 August 2026 covering 1.50 miles 3.20 km with about 400 feet 244 meters of climb, featuring a steep ascent, top running and an uphill finish.

A short fell race at the Reeth Show on 31 August 2026 that climbs to Fremington Edge and returns across quarry workings and fields. Categories run from Under 9 to Seniors and it counts as a BOFRA championship counter.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.

A 7.4 km mountain race with 380 m ascent in the Clwydian Range, held during the Cilcain Show. It includes senior inter-regional and North Wales regional championships, junior races with free entry, and on-site facilities.

Two junior races in Upper Denby on Monday 31 August 2026, organised by Denby Village Conservation Group. Marked trail courses, medals for category winners, ice cream for finishers and music with stalls at The George Inn.

Scenic 10 km fell race in the historic village of Eyam with a route over Sir William Hill and Abney Moor. A 3 km junior race runs on the day; prizes, real ale and a barbecue follow and places are limited.

A short but steep fell race held during Kilnsey Show on 1 September 2026, featuring a rope-assisted rock chimney descent for seniors, junior crag races with scree descents, limited pre-entry for seniors and specific footwear requirements.

Muker Show Fell Race is a short fell course that crosses a river and climbs to Fremington Edge, about 2.25 km with 170 m of climb. It includes youth categories, has no Under 9s class and counts for the BOFRA Senior Championship.