Trail Running calendar near Ilam 2026-2027

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A trail ultramarathon on the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire with four distances from 13 to 55 miles, trackers supplied to all entrants, checkpoint support and required safety kit. Registration and final instructions are issued before the..

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

A Halloween-themed night run in Irchester Country Park with a 5k race and a 2k family run. Entry includes a finisher medal, free event photos and a bag of Halloween sweets.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Looped full and half marathons around Gargrave with a multi-terrain route to the Broughton Stone Circle, three refreshment stations per loop and sustainable finisher medals; volunteer-led and raising funds for attendance at the World Scout..

Night trail racing at Delamere Forest with a 10 km and a Half Marathon on a reflective marked course. Fancy dress fits the Spooky Halloween theme and a free kids 1 km includes medals for finishers.

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

A trail running event at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, organised by St Helens Striders. Places are limited to 250, entries open 1 December 2025 and require a SiEntries account; minimum age 15.

A six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked trails. Aid stations provide food and drinks, medic cover is present, and medals plus prizes are awarded for most laps.

An eight-day event in Telford where runners can choose 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon each day; enter any combination of days and receive a medal for each race.

A trail running event in Hartington on 1 Nov 2026 that pairs regional post-race food with a focus on supporting local businesses and funding nature regeneration projects in the Peak District.