Trail Running calendar near Heslington 2026-2027

A 50 mile team relay for four runners from Sedgwick to Lea Town following the Lancaster Canal, with seven checkpoints, chip timing, on-course medical support and mandatory safety kit.

A trail event with 10K and 10 Mile options across Holcombe Moor in collaboration with the National Trust. Routes start at Hare & Hounds and pass Peel Tower, Redisher Woods and other moorland features.

An off‑road marathon on 16 May 2026 along the Tissington and High Peak Trails finishing at Cromford Wharf. The festival also includes a half marathon from Friden and a 10K from Harborough Rocks.

A circa 13.2 mile trail race around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, featuring forest tracks, ancient trods and moorland views. Entry is by pre-entry only, limited to 50 participants aged 18 or over.

A 26.2 mile walk/run from and back to Alstonefield in the White Peak with 4800 feet of ascent and descent. Six manned checkpoints, locally made hot food at the finish, and certificates and cloth badges for finishers.

A traditional Peak District fell race in Youlgrave on Sunday 17 May 2026, covering about 5.8 miles of rough trails, fields and limestone descents. Pre-entry costs £6 and all profits go to Youlgrave Parish Council.

Five and ten kilometre trail runs around Derwent Reservoir on 17 May 2026, with firm trails, some grass and woodland. Live chip timing, Canicross friendly, finishers get a medal and merchandise.

A community multi-terrain 10 km trail run in Cookridge, Leeds on Sunday 17 May 2026. The single lap route passes Paul’s Pond and Golden Acre Park, includes a grass hill and woodland sections, and all participants receive a CC10K t-shirt.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

A short out-and-back fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, climbing to the summit and returning. Entry is on the day for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

Lunacy Obstacle Race is a 10K muddy obstacle course in the Lincolnshire countryside on 17 May 2026. The route includes crawling through mire, climbing barriers, carrying weight and dunking in cold water; finishers receive a bespoke medal an..

A fixed 10.5 km moorland race around Totley with 440 m of climb, varied terrain and marshalled checkpoints. Entry is limited to 250 and runners must follow the mapped route and carry required FRA kit.

A 3.5 mile fell race near Clitheroe with 1247 ft of ascent, on the partially marked Mearley Clough route. Entry on the day includes a pasta supper and prize vouchers, and under 18s need parental consent.

A one-lap, approximately 10 km trail race at Quarry Bank Mill on 19 May 2026. The route mixes trail, grass, tarmac, gravel and steps and includes a charity contribution for tree planting.

A single-loop 10.5 km trail at Rudding Park, Harrogate, over mixed and hilly terrain with technical sections and a final climb. The race supports Mind in Harrogate and includes a post-race goody bag, food and on-site entertainment.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

The 4th Coronation Trail Race is a 6 mile out and back trail event at Rivington Tea Room on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Entry is listed at £11.60 plus an administrative fee with limited on the day entries at extra cost.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.