Trail Running calendar near Ilam 2025-2026

The Holme Moss Fell Race is a challenging 28.5 km (17.8 miles) fell running event with 1,315 meters (4,215 feet) of ascent, held near Holmfirth, UK. Based at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club, the course features sections of the Pennine Way and extensive moorland terrain with steep climbs and descents. Th..

The Salt Cellar Fell Race, organized by Steel City Striders, is a challenging 10.9 km (7.1 miles) fell running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing near the Upper Derwent Reservoir at Fairholmes Visitor Centre. The course features 486 meters (1,535 feet) of ascent, categorized as..

The SheRACES Trail Series in the Peak District is a scenic trail running event starting from Hathersage. Participants can choose between two distances: 25km and 50km. The course features stunning routes along the famous edges of the Peak District, offering sweeping views throughout the run.Runners w..

She Strides Women only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The circular 50K route traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. The course features 5,000 feet of a..

The Dovedale Dipper is a popular and challenging trail event held in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Hartington, Derbyshire. It offers two distance options: approximately 15 miles and a marathon-length 26-mile course. Both routes explore the scenic White Peak are..

The Calderdale Crawl is a 24-mile walking or running event organized by the Calderdale LDWA, held near Halifax at Heath Rugby Union Football Club. The scenic route features undulating terrain through woods, tracks, fields, and a short stretch alongside the River Calder and canal. Participants enjoy..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, hosted by Pennine Trails, take place at the Gisburn Forest Hub in Slaidburn, Lancashire. This event features two distances: a 10k race with 666 feet of elevation and a half marathon with 1,400 feet of elevation. The courses traverse enchanting woodland trails and scen..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is a well-organized trail running event held at Charnwood College in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The race features a challenging 10K course with undulating terrain, passing historical landmarks and offering a scenic experience. The event is chip-timed and fully marshalled,..

The Nottingham Running Festival Presented by Gateley takes place on August 3, 2025, at Nottingham Racecourse and Colwick Country Park, UK. This event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, half marathon, and a junior race, catering to a wide range of runners. The scenic course features wi..

The Chip Chase is a fell running race held in the Peak District near Uppermill, Saddleworth, offering scenic views overlooking Manchester. The course covers 6.2 miles (10 km) with an elevation gain of 1,312 feet (400 meters), featuring well-flagged and marshalled paths and one challenging steep clim..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race is a fast, mid-summer out-and-back fell running event held in Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley. Covering approximately 5 miles with around 305 meters of ascent, the course features sharp climbs onto the moors and a runnable stretch to Crow Hill, including a scenic diversion..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event held near historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. The course covers approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) across paths, tracks, and country lanes, offering a varied and scenic route. The event starts from the Hopwood Colle..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each run..

Eshton Moor, formerly known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a scenic 5-mile cross country race organized by Wharfedale Harriers in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. The course features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way track, crossing Eshton Moor, a river, and sur..

The Arncliffe Gala, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) Championship, takes place in Arncliffe Village Green, North Yorkshire. The main fell race covers 1.6 miles with a challenging 400 feet (120 meters) climb. Starting from the village green, the course ascends steeply to a su..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

Open to Offas is a scenic challenge event held in Northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The routes ascend the Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge, including a climb over Moel Fa..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run held in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The race starts and finishes at Holmesfield Village Hall, Dronfield, and features a scenic loop through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys. Runners navigate undulating co..

The Bradway Blitz is a scenic seven-mile trail race held at Bradway Community Hall on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Sheffield, Derbyshire. This self-guided loop course takes runners through beautiful woodland paths, rolling farmland, and includes a few challenging hills, offering..