Trail Running calendar near Heptonstall 2026-2027

Burnsall 12K is a trail race in Burnsall Village on 18 April 2026, part of the Due North series. The route follows the opening section of the half marathon, is fully way marked, and includes on-course drinks and post-race food.

A short, sharp fell race in the South Pennines visiting the Blackstone Edge trig point. This classic 5.6 km route features a Roman road and a notorious bog. It's an English Championship counter with a long history dating back to 1983.

The Lakes Mountain 40 is a 40-mile fell run through the Lake District, summiting Helvellyn and High Street. This unmarked mountain route requires full winter kit and strong navigation skills. It features a dawn start and is capped at 150 en..

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

Teenager With Altitude is a long, challenging fell race on the Newlands Valley Horseshoe, covering over 15 miles with significant climb. The event requires full mountain kit and offers post-race refreshments. It starts from the Newlands Adv..

Tackle the stunning slopes of the Newlands Memorial Race in the Lake District, 18.5 km with 1100 m of climb from Newlands Adventure Centre. Pre entry only for adults 18 and over, and a popular counter in the Lakes Grand Prix.

A charity run at Alyn Waters Country Park on 18 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km multi terrain courses, chip timing and medals. A children's 1 km fun run is available with on the day registration.

A trail run through the scenic, undulating grounds of Temple Newsam House in Leeds. Choose from four distances on a mixed-terrain course of open country, gardens, and woodland. Well-stocked aid stations, supportive marshals, and a custom me..

Event Overview The Swainby Sweep is a pair of circular trail races held in the North York Moors National Park. The event offers two distances: a 16-mile and a 7-mile race, both starting from Swainby Village Hall. A donation to the North Yor..

A brand-new trail running experience in the scenic North Pennines. Choose a 10K or Half Marathon course past moors and dams, starting from the remote Blackton Grange Estate. This event welcomes runners aged 16 and over to explore the rugged..

Join a scenic 10 km fell race in the Lake District at Witherslack, featuring 340 m of climb on a fully flagged route. No pre entry needed; sign up on the day at Dean Barwick Primary School and enjoy post run refreshments.

Run through the scenic Ainsdale National Nature Reserve on a 10 km trail course that winds through woods and over dunes. The event supports local charities and offers all finishers a unique medal. It's a chip-timed race with prizes for top..

The Cannock Chase Running Festival offers 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon races on the mixed-terrain trails of Cannock Chase Forest. Run through an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a course with supportive markers and helpers. The event sup..

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

Hop into spring at the Bunny Run 3 in Haworth on Tue 21 Apr, a punchy 3 mile trail with 100 m climb through South Pennines. Finishers get a Cadbury's Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes and can enjoy chip butties at the Sun Inn.

This summer trail series features five evening races on the same 8 km course in Wirral Country Park. Open to runners 16 and over, it offers individual and age-category trophies based on the best four of five results. Entry is available per..

Tiger's Trail is a 10 km evening fell race in the Peak District with 259m of climb. It's the second race in the popular Totley AC Race Series, starting from Fox House near Sheffield.

Run a flat 5 km trail around Clowbridge Reservoir. This race is part of a three event Spring Series on Thursday evenings. Prizes are awarded in each race.

Explore the hills, moors and valleys of Calderdale on this trail ultramarathon. Choose a 50-mile circular tour from Heptonstall or a 30-mile route starting in Brighouse, both following the historic Calderdale Way. Fully stocked vegan aid st..

Wold Rangers Way Ultra The Wold Rangers Way Ultra is a 50 km circular ultra trail running event. The route largely follows the Wold Rangers Way path, taking runners past scenic dry valleys and through the villages of Huggate, Fridaythorpe,..