Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2025-2026

Take on multi lap 5K loops at the Snickerthon in scenic Chasewater Country Park with distances from 5K to full marathon. Enjoy a relatively flat course, finisher medal and maybe a Snickers plus refreshment stops.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

Beat The Bounds in Patterdale is an annual boundary route challenge around the Ullswater Valley offering routes from a family Minibeat to tough mountain courses. Soak up fell scenery while supporting the local school and church.

Take on the Peak District Ultra Challenge from Bakewell on 4 to 5 July 2026, a figure of 8 route with distances from 10 miles to a full 100 km. Choose single day or two day formats, camp at basecamp and enjoy on course catering and support.

Summits of the North York Moors Ultra is a 120 mile loop across the moors, summiting 10 high peaks and about 16,000 ft of ascent. With a 35 hour limit and just 70 places, it is a scenic but brutal test of endurance.

July the Turd invites runners to tackle scenic laps around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire, with 8 mile, 16 mile and marathon options. Start and finish at The Unicorn Inn for a friendly pub atmosphere and a well earned finisher item.

DalesRunner 30 is a scenic 31.7 km trail loop from Muker on 4 July 2026, with almost 3,000 feet of ascent, moorland climbs and classic Dales views. Entry is limited to 200 runners aged 18 plus, so be prepared for rough underfoot sections an..

Take on Swinner Swagger, a scenic 15.5 km fell and trail run from Muker that winds through valleys, climbs to Swinner Gill and finishes along the River Swale. Expect rugged terrain, wild Dales views and a friendly village vibe.

Take on the Great Hucklow Fell Race on Sunday 5 July 2026 a scenic but testing 10 km 6 miles course across moorland, steep climbs and a splashy descent. Community run with a friendly village vibe, finish flapjacks and charity support.

Enjoy the Lyme Half Marathon around Lyme Hall, on scenic Peak District trails past Kerridge Ridge and White Nancy before finishing by the Macclesfield Canal. Entry includes parking and park access, and you can choose a medal or tree plantin..

Run summer trails through woodland and hills at the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10k on 5 July 2026. Enjoy stunning scenery, bespoke medals, free photos and parking, with routes suited to beginners and seasoned athletes.

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds for a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The final meeting adds a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for everyone and a lively post race B..

The Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026 is a scenic 9.9 km run with 250 m of climb, featuring a mid race ascent past the dramatic Black Rocks. Mostly on good trails, it starts and finishes at Cromford Meadows for a lively local challenge.

Tackle rolling countryside in the Thurlstone Chase, a lively 4.2 mile fell race with about 150 m of climbing on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone. Friendly, welcoming event with limited places and cheap entry and day entries available.

Take on the MTC Severn Path Ultra, a point to point ultramarathon of roughly 60 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester along the scenic River Severn. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a head visor for this tenth edition.

Event overview Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race starts and finishes on the canal near the village and is licensed by the Trail Running Association...

The Lakeland Trails Ultra will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 11 July 2026. You can run between 14 and 100 kilometers.

Run the Eight Stations Ultra, a scenic 50K from Whitby to Pickering that follows the railway and visits eight stations. Partly self navigational and fully live tracked, runners have 13 hours to finish.

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Challenge yourself on the scenic Peak Forest Fell Race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026. A 9.7 km countryside course with 247 m of climb, friendly marshals, and post race tea and cake make for a classic summer fell outing.