Trail Running calendar near Ilkley 2026-2027

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

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 Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.

A two day multi sport festival at Duncombe Park combining timed trail running segments and social camping. Entry includes camping, timing chip, food vendors and live music, with a 6 km night run and 10 km, 20 km or 30 km Saturday routes.

A 10 km adventure run with obstacles on Saturday 11 July 2026 in Holme village, set within the village Festival of Sport weekend. A 5 km Half Howler and family activities are also part of the weekend.

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.

Wasdale Fell Race is a long, alpine fell event in the Lake District on 11 July 2026 covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Full FRA kit and a provided tracker are mandatory and several checkpoints have published time limits.

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.

A point to point trail event on 11 July 2026 from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar covering just over 40 miles. The unmarked route is run on a handicap basis and requires mandatory navigation and safety kit.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A one-day trail race at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026, covering 11.1 km with 528 ft elevation through woodland, riverside trails and historic bridges. Entries run from 1 March to 3 July 2026; entry fee £30, minimum age 18.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A short 1.6 km hill race with 95 m of climb on Sugar Lane in Rainow on 11 July 2026, held as part of the Rainow Village Fete. Open to runners aged 8 and over with entry on the day.