Trail Running calendar near Holmbridge 2025-2026

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon will take place in Grantham on Sunday 26 April 2026.

Set along the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, the Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon uses a traffic-free, multi-terrain rail-trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The 13-mile trail section provides a scenic, historic backdrop with a gentle downhill on the return, making it suitable for both se..

A Coventry Way Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. The event follows a countryside route of 40 miles that starts and finishes at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. The route can be completed as a walk or a run, either solo or in a relay format. Entry includes multiple checkpo..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon staged by GB Ultras in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Malham Showfield. The route covers 50 miles with approximately 2,593m of ascent, taking in Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the Yor..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) fully signposted trail ultramarathon around Lake Windermere, near Ambleside in Cumbria. Open to both runners and walkers, the clockwise route keeps the lake on the right and offers generous cut-offs. The mostly runnable course runs on tracks,..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.The event features moorl..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Dukeries 30 / 40, from HOBO Pace, is a circular trail race starting in Walesby, within Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. The event offers 30-mile and 40-mile distances, open to runners only. The route mainly follows forest trails and footpaths, passing lodges and landmarks such as Creswell Crags, th..

Avenham Amble is a multi-distance running event in Preston’s parklands, centered on Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The programme offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances. The course runs on hard-surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure..

Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a circular trail marathon event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre, near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. It offers three distances: a Trail Marathon of about 28 miles (roughly 3,400 ft of ascent), a Trail Half Marathon of about 17 miles (around 1,900 ft), and a Trail 10k of a..

Annual Jack Bloor Races are held on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, as an evening event. The FRA-affiliated program features a classic senior fell race alongside junior races. Runners from local clubs participate, contributing to a vibrant, supportive atmosphere on the moor.All proceeds support Jack's Memor..

Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is a multi-distance trail ultramarathon based in Skipton, North Yorkshire. Now in its fourth year, the event starts from St. Andrew’s Church and offers 13, 20, 34 and 50-mile distances.Runners tackle classic northern routes, with the 34- and 50-mile courses visiting Ma..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50-kilometre ultra marathon organized by Quadrio Events, starting at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark (Nottinghamshire). The scenic route uses villages, footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads for a picturesque brewery-to-brewery experience. Checkpoints..