Trail Running calendar near High Peak District 2026-2027

Experience the relaunch of this Peak District fell race featuring a five and a half mile route through fields and lanes with a steady downhill finish back to Flagg Village.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic canal towpaths of Saltaire. With distances from 5k to an Ultra Marathon, runners enjoy a historic world heritage setting and a supportive atmosphere with feed stations every three miles.

Experience a classic fell running route covering eight moors around Ilkley. This unmarked challenge features peak summits and scenic field paths with both 35km and 22km distances starting from Burley Woodhead.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau where solo runners and teams complete as many 7.2 to 7.5 km laps with roughly 500 m ascent as they can. Camping, feed stations, timing and GPS tracking are provided.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Ribble Runfest is a looped 10K to ultra event around Avenham Park and Upper Farm nature reserve in Preston, held on hard paths with on-course refreshments and bespoke medals for finishers.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Join this summer pop up race in Bingley featuring 5 km and 10 km options. Enjoy a jumble medal and post race refreshments including hot food and drinks just a short walk from the train station.

Experience an adventurous trail event in the Peak District with four distances ranging from 10 to 41 miles. Navigate wild paths, rocky descents, and waterfalls starting from the convenient location of Edale.

Run along the scenic trail paths of Carsington Water in Derbyshire. Choose between an undulating half marathon or 10k loop while enjoying views of the reservoir and surrounding countryside.

Join this popular canal towpath event in Kirkstall for a flat and fast lapped course. Choose from five distances and enjoy a post race BBQ and bespoke medal in a social atmosphere.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Experience a scenic thirty kilometer circular fell race through ancient woodland and Roman roads. This chipped and sign posted event is open to runners and walkers looking to explore the Midshires Way.

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Join this flexible summer evening race in Leeds along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. Choose between 5k and 10k distances with on the day registration and post race refreshments including hot food and drinks.