Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2025-2026

Derwent Reservoir 5 km and 10 km trail runs take place on Sunday 3 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park, Derwent Reservoir, Edmundbyers, Consett (DH8 9TT). The runs start from the south side of the reservoir. Most of the route is on firm trails and footpaths, with some sections on grass and through w..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) fully signposted trail ultramarathon around Lake Windermere, near Ambleside in Cumbria. Open to both runners and walkers, the clockwise route keeps the lake on the right and offers generous cut-offs. The mostly runnable course runs on tracks,..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross race held at Dodd Wood in the Lake District. The day features two fully marked forest routes: an 8K loop with about 370 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K option with around 210 meters of climbing. Runners navigate forest roads and trails with s..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.The event features moorl..

Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual HOBO Pace trail race in Nottinghamshire, starting at Walesby Sports & Social Club in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Runners choose between 30 miles or 40 miles on a single clockwise loop, mostly along forest trails and footpaths. The route features lodges, Creswell Crags..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Avenham Amble is a multi-distance running event in Preston’s parklands, centered on Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The programme offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The course runs on hard-surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the finale of Lakeland Paws Season 4, staged at Whinlatter in the Lake District. Competitors may choose between two fully marked routes: an 8 km loop to the Seat How summit with about 360 m of ascent, and a 5 km option along forest roads and trails that deto..

Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a circular trail marathon event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. It offers three distances: a Trail Marathon of about 28 miles (roughly 3,400 ft of ascent), a Trail Half Marathon of about 17 miles (around 1,900 ft), and a Trail 10k of a..

Annual Jack Bloor Races are held on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, as an evening event. The FRA-affiliated program features a classic senior fell race alongside junior races. Runners from local clubs participate, contributing to a vibrant, supportive atmosphere on the moor.All proceeds support Jack's Memor..

Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is a multi-distance trail ultramarathon based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Now in its fourth year, the event starts from St. Andrew’s Church and offers 13, 20, 34 and 50-mile distances.Runners tackle classic northern routes, with the 34- and 50-mile courses visiting Ma..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50-kilometre ultra marathon organized by Quadrio Events, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark (Nottinghamshire). The scenic route uses villages, footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads for a picturesque brewery-to-brewery experience. Checkpoints..

Holcombe 10 takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Hare & Hounds, 400 Bolton Rd West, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom (BL0 9RY). The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project. Entries open 28 January 2025 and close 1 May 2026. Minimum entry age is 18. Entries so far are listed as 55 participan..

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a low-key trail half marathon of around 13.2 miles, held near Osmotherley and starting from Square Corner. The course winds through Black Hambleton and Silton Woods, along forest tracks and ancient trods with views of the North Yorkshire Moors and the Vale of York..

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and finishing by The George pub on the village street. The route t..