Trail Running calendar near Ilam 2026-2027

A midweek memorial trail race around Frodsham Hill covering 8.4 km with 370 m of ascent. Open to affiliated and unaffiliated runners, TRA licensed under UK Athletics Rules, with chip timing and a minimum age of 17.

A hill race at Maeshafn covering 7.2km with 458m of ascent. Entry is on the day for £4 and parking is limited.

Rodney's Pillar is a confirmed 5.2 km race near Criggion Village Hall on 18 June 2025, featuring 280 m of ascent and both pre-entry and on the day registration with fees of £7 and £10.

An evening 10 km trail race around the high points of Milford and Brocton on Cannock Chase. The course is self navigation with route arrows and a suggested GPX file; entry is £10 and any profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.

An evening 5 km trail race at Newmillerdam Country Park on 17 June 2026, following a single undulating woodland loop by the lake. Overall trophies and age-category awards are offered, with basic facilities and on-site registration.

A pop up summer event at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 18 June 2026 offering 5k and 10k races with pay on the day entry, a jumble medal and post race food and drink.

Join Ogden Midsummer Madness, a classic fell race around Ogden Water that packs 300 m of climbing into a brisk 5 km loop. Entry is on the day only, making this a lively local test of grit and speed.

An evening fell race from St Peters Church Hall in Addingham to Beamsley Beacon and back, covering 5.5 miles with about 1100 ft of ascent. Entry is for over 16s and there is limited parking by the hall.

Experience a 7.7 km fell race through the scenic Peak District starting from Grindleford. This pre entry event features 220 meters of climbing and supports both individual and team categories for runners aged 16 and over.

The X-Trail 10k on 18 June 2026 opens The Tour at Oldham Rugby Club, running through Daisy Nook and Park Bridge Country Parks. Entry options include a full Tour entry and a standalone 10k with listed fees.

Tideswell Fell Race is an 8 km fell race on 19 June 2026 based at Millers Dale Station Car park. The route follows the Monsal Trail to Blackwell and returns via Cheedale over stepping stones. Entry is capped at 140 runners.

A hilly six mile fell race from Stalybridge to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor, held on 19 June 2026 as the second event in The Tour. The base is Tameside Sports Trust at Copley Recreation Centre and individual entry is shown at £10.

Two Rose Ultra offers two contrasting 50 km loops or the full 100 km around Hebden Bridge, crossing Lancashire and Yorkshire. Routes mix technical moorland and woodland with staffed checkpoints, hot food, GPS timing and a bespoke finisher m..

Point-to-point races along the Three Shires Way offering a 50 mile ultra and a marathon through Bucks, Beds and Northants with on-course aid, mandatory kit requirements, finish medals and downloadable GPX routes.

Take on the Buckden Pike fell race in the Yorkshire Dales, a steep 6 km route with about 486 m of climb that starts and finishes at Buckden Village Green. Entry on the day is £7 as part of the village gala; parking is limited so use the des..

A trail half marathon in the Yorkshire Dales with about 900 m of ascent and three steep climbs, partially way marked and offering drinks stations, a post race meal and event merchandise.

An inflatable obstacle course at Harewood House on Saturday 20 June 2026 offers lap-based distances of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k with music zones, a midway water station and a finisher's medal. Children 5 to 15 must attend with a paying adult.

A weekend running event at the Leeds/Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options on 20 June 2026. Finishers receive a jumble medal, hot food and a choice of beer or soft drink.

A trail event on the Malvern Hills offering *27 miles* with about 5000 ft ascent or *15 miles* to Black Hill. Routes use tracks and paths, include staffed checkpoints with snacks, and finish at Colwall Village Hall.

Join the James Blakeley Fell Race on Sat 20 Jun 2026 in Holmfirth for a thrilling 5 km Peak District challenge with 180 m climb. Entry on the day is free though site admission applies, teams of three welcome, minimum age 14.