Trail Running calendar near Heywood 2026-2027

A tenth anniversary five mile chip timed cross country and Canicross race across the Upper Wreake valley with varied terrain and countryside views. Limited to 200 entrants, entries close on 30 September 2026.

Two waymarked routes from Buxton Community School through the western Peak District, offering 26.2 and 14.3 mile options and refreshments at checkpoints. The event includes timing, a bag drop and dietary options at the finish.

A 35 mile circular trail around Ripon starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall, with solo and five person relay options, stocked checkpoints and a 10 hour overall time limit.

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.

A coastal off road race from Peasholm Park in Scarborough along the historic Cinder Track. Distances from 5K to marathon, water stations about every 3 miles, on the day bib collection and a Grim Bling finisher medal.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

A long running cross country race through the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold near Thorpe, featuring a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A Mini Dash offers a shorter 1 1/4 mile race for U12s.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail run through Swaledale and Wensleydale on 4 October 2026, featuring moorland tracks, grassy pasture and a self-navigated Wensleydale loop. Mandatory kit is required and aid stations provide water and food.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

A traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

A MacTuffX functional fitness race in Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 combining ten Xercises with repeated runs in solo, doubles or relay formats. Standard and LITE weight divisions are available with individual and team entries.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

A scenic two lap 10km trail run around Dalemain Mansion in Penrith plus 3.3km and 2.3km children's fun runs, with on-site medical cover, free parking and refreshments. Proceeds support Jigsaw Children's Hospice and other Penrith Rotary Club..

An off-road running and walking event near Loughborough featuring an approximately 10 mile main course plus a 1 mile junior fun run, with courses for adults and accompanied juniors and entries managed through SiEntries.

An evening head-torch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. The event limits entries to 150, has a minimum age of 16, and includes water stations and a finisher medal.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.