Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

Tackle the Trunce 5, a lively fell race in the Peak District around Oxspring offering a hilly 6.2 km route with about 190 m of climb. On the day entries are welcome and juniors over 10 can take part in a 3 km race as part of an eight race s..

A Category AS fell race of 4 miles / 6.4 km with 350 m ascent around Punstock Road green in Darwen, featuring three climbs including Jacob’s Mound and Aggies Staircase and a looped route returning past Robin Hoods cottage.

Lyme Midsummer Trail 10K is an evening trail race at National Trust Lyme in Disley on 23 June 2026. The one-lap course covers about 10K with 272 metres ascent, is fully marked and marshalled, and finishes near the Timber Yard with food vend..

A Category AS fell race of 7.5 km with 375 m ascent around Todmorden, based at The Hare and Hound pub. Minimum age 16, full FRA kit required; refreshments and prize giving are held in the pub.

An evening orienteering event at Brereton Heath on 23 June 2026 with a range of colour coded courses from White to Blue and a Score option. The event uses parkland and woodland, with metered parking and registration outside the Visitor Cent..

A short, club organised fell race on 24 June 2026 in Brushes Clough Country Park near Shaw, Oldham. The **6.1 km** course crosses moorland and forest trails, requires specific safety kit and navigational awareness, and is pre entry only.

Take on a scenic 12 km course across the North York Moors with 400 m of climb for a rewarding midweek challenge. Entry on the day, friendly teams welcome and a post race BBQ helps raise money for charity.

An evening pop up running event in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k options, on-site food and drinks, and a jumble medal for all finishers. Entry can be paid on the day or online with fees listed between £12 and £17.

A local fell race in the South/West Pennines, covering 10.5 km with 370 m of climb and views of Hameldon Hill and Mitchell House reservoir. Entry fees differ for affiliated and unattached runners and the event is based at Accrington Cricket..

A 24 hour obstacle course at Belvoir Castle on 27 and 28 June 2026, run as repeated five mile loops with named obstacles such as Arctic Enema, Electroshock Therapy and Well Swung. Individual, relay, pit crew and brunch options are offered.

A 47 mile point to point ultramarathon on 27 June 2026 across the Yorkshire Wolds, following Hudson Way and Wolds Way into Malton with stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 20 hour time limit.

Trail runs at Chopwell Woods near Rowlands Gill offering 5, 10 and 15 mile routes with live chip timing and canicross access. Finishers receive a medal, a burger or alternative and a drink; on-site parking is very limited.

A 6 mile fell race held during the Whaley Bridge Carnival on the final Saturday in June, covering about 5.8 miles with 274 m of climb. The event includes age group and team prizes and donates profits to local charities.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A weekend multi-stage trail enduro in Sheffield featuring 11 timed stages within a 24.5 km route (20 km timed). Entries are for Individuals or Pairs, with on-course support, stage and overall results, and a post-race gathering with food and..

A fundraising fell event in Kettlewell on 27 June 2026 with three routes: 17-mile and 13.5-mile fell courses plus a 4.5-mile family valley walk. Entry fees include parking and a meal, and proceeds support the local mountain rescue team.

A 12K obstacle course at Bramham Ln Wetherby on 27 June 2026 featuring 25 obstacles, wave entries and a double lap option to extend to 24K. Entry includes a finishers T-shirt, a victory beer, a TW headband and event goodies.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.