Trail Running calendar near Ilam 2026-2027

A three race series of measured, flat 5 km canal towpath races near Methley, Leeds. The final event includes a 1.5 mile fun run, medals for all and fundraising for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

A five-day, roughly 220-mile multiday ultramarathon along the Severn Way from source to mouth, split into five stage races with daily finisher medals, shared hotel accommodation, GPX navigation files and checkpoint food options.

A trail race from Cromford Meadows to a trig point on Cromford Moor and back. The route covers 9.9 km with about 250 m of climb, runs on marked paths, and accepts online only entries with a 300 runner limit.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

A multi terrain 5 km race at Fermyn Woods Country Park on Wednesday 8 July, part of the Northants 5K Series. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual entry option is available for those who cannot attend in person.

A 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury, following river and canal paths with 650 m ascent. Four checkpoints, a mandatory 4 mph minimum pace, vegan and gluten free checkpoint food and a bespoke finishe..

An evening BS-category fell race in Thurlstone, South Yorkshire, covering about 6.4 km on an undulating single lap. Entry is available pre-event or on the day for a £6 fee; prizes include overall and age-category awards and a record cash pr..

A point to point river-side ultra of about 59 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester on 10 July 2026. The route includes four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit requirements and a bespoke finisher medal and visor.

A *10 km* trail race at Coombe Abbey Park near Coventry on an undulating two lap route through woodland and meadow. Water stations and biodegradable cups are provided and dogs are not permitted.

A 57 mile point-to-point ultramarathon along the River Severn from Travelodge Worcester to Travelodge Stonehouse, with four checkpoints offering vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit checks, and a bespoke finisher medal and head viso..

A self-navigated trail event on 11 July 2026 from Longtown Hall with 50 mile, 32 mile, marathon and half marathon options across the Black Mountains. All routes are tracked and supported with checkpoints, food, medical cover and mandatory k..

Trail races from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, offering 5k, 10k, half and marathon distances with feed stations, marshals, a cup-less policy and a 6.5 hour cut-off.

Outdoor walking and running event from Hallow with circular routes through 12 parishes. Distances range from 10 to 40 miles, mainly off road on public footpaths with waymarked routes and checkpoints providing drinks and snacks.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..