Trail Running calendar near High Peak District 2026-2027

The Bog Trotter 10k is a trail run on a loop course through a Blackpool country park, passing nature reserves and local landmarks. Participants must be over 18, and all finishers get a medal and snacks. Entries close on 28 November 2026.

Gather a team of four for a 10.7 km relay race through the Lee Mill Quarry site in Lancashire. Tackle a flagged course requiring full safety kit and teamwork in this established November event.

Experience an undulating trail run around the scenic Carsington Water reservoir. Choose between a half marathon or 10k route and enjoy countryside views along with a themed finishers medal and post race treats.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

This winter trail run in Alyn Waters Country Park offers 5k and 10k courses, plus a Canicross option. The fully marked routes feature varied terrain. All finishers get a medal and a free kids' dash makes it family friendly.

Experience a festive trail run through the undulating scenery of Cannock Chase Forest. Choose from 10k, 5k, or junior distances while supporting Shelter in a seasonal event featuring bespoke medals and fancy dress prizes.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

Join a festive run at Chasewater Country Park featuring 10k and 5k trail routes around a scenic reservoir. Enjoy a flat course for all abilities while supporting the charity Shelter this holiday season.

This point-to-point trail run follows the famous Offa's Dyke path from the Prestatyn seafront into the Clwydian Hills. Choose from a Half, Full, or Ultra Marathon, each finishing at a different summit. GPS tracking is used, and all runners..

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Experience the beauty of the Dales this winter with distances ranging from 12 to 32 miles. This self-navigated trail event features a mass start, tracker support, and festive refreshments at the Otley finish line.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Celebrate the season with festive trail runs through 3,300 acres of Nottinghamshire woodland. Choose from 10km, 5km, or 1 mile distances in a forest setting that welcomes both individual runners and canicross participants.

Experience a festive mystery trail race at Moel Famau where the exact distance remains a secret until you run it. Enjoy a hilly course with standard and Canicross categories plus a medal and mince pie at the finish.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Get into the festive spirit at the Horwich Santa Dash, a 4-mile fancy dress run. Prizes are on offer for the best costumes as you tour the local roads of this historic town. It's a friendly, community-focused event organized by a family-run..

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.

Experience a night run through the St Ives Estate with 5k and 10k multi terrain courses. Participants receive a medal and chip timing while supporting Sue Ryder on the shortest day of the year.