Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2026-2027

A 50 miles winter ultramarathon on 20 February 2027 in the Lincolnshire Wolds, with 1,370 m of ascent along the Viking Way. The circular route features varied winter footing, four aid stations, medical cover and live GPS tracking.

A 50 mile LDWA challenge around rural north Leeds with two looped routes that visit Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate. The West Yorkshire local group offers separate starts including an option for faster walkers and runners..

A trail half marathon from Levisham Village Hall across the North York Moors, passing through the Hole Of Horcum. The circa 13.1 mile route has two checkpoints, a five hour time limit and a mandatory kit requirement.

A six-hour trail event at Beacon Hill Country Park on a **3.3 mile** loop with an uphill first half and downhill return; participants choose how many laps to complete and can run with dogs on short leads.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, covering 849 m of ascent with seven checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event is licensed by the Trail Running Association and has a 17 hour cut off.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2027 offering 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain, riverside paths and a staircase section add distinctive challenges.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.

A flat out and back on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal towpath from Granary Wharf, offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon with regular feed stations and Trail Running Association licensing.

Trail running at Beacon Fell on 7 March 2027 with a 10k and a longer off road route, chip timing, aid stations, and medals. Finishers receive pie and a brew.

Lakeland Paws: Grizedale Growl is a named event in the Lakeland Paws series by Green Space Events Ltd, listed for Sun 1 Nov 26 and Sun 3 Jan 27. It is one of several seasonal events in the Lakeland Paws programme.

Trail running at Leighton Hall in the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with a 10k and two half marathon formats. Courses use mainly hard packed trails with water stations, marshals, on site parking and no dogs allowed.

A 31.7 mile off road fell race around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge with about 1615 m of climb. It crosses remote moorland, requires FRA mandatory kit and navigation skills, and raises funds for local charities.

A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.

A 21 mile annual March challenge through the hills of the Peak District for runners and walkers. Entries usually open in November and places often sell out quickly.

A trail marathon and 20 mile trail run on an anti clockwise circular route through track, maintained trail, fields and woodland, with marked junctions, GPX files, staffed checkpoints, on course medic cover, medals and prizes.