Trail Running calendar near Keele 2025-2026

Take on the Foxton Hound Ultra near Market Harborough, with 50k and 100k options across the scenic Harborough Round through Leicestershire and Northamptonshire. Expect varied trails, full aid station support and UKA licensed racing.

Tackle the rugged Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile, 3000 ft fell run across eight moors including Beamsley Beacon and Round Hill. Start and finish outside the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead for classic moorland panoramas.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

INFERNO in Edale on 22 August 2026 offers brutal Peak District trails from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, with muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb by a waterfall. Expect tough terrain, solid support and a hard earned medal at the f..

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Tackle rugged trails and moorland views around Otley at Punk Panther Otley High Views on 29 August 2026. Choose 13, 20, 34 or 50 miles across Otley Chevin, Rombalds Moor and Beamsley Beacon for a challenging, scenic endurance test.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.

Run scenic lakeside and trail courses at the Nottingham Running Festival in Colwick Park on 30 Aug, with races from juniors to a four lap half marathon. Celebrate with a medal, chip timing and a lively event village supporting local hospice..

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

Join the Eyam Fell Race, a scenic yet testing 10 km fell course from Eyam to Sir William Hill and across Abney Moor with steep descents. Places are limited by pre registration and there is a BBQ and bar plus a junior 3 km on the day.

Take on the Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra 50, a rugged 45 mile mountain ultramarathon across epic Snowdonia scenery to the Snowdon summit. Based in Betws y Coed on 5 September 2026, the race offers live tracking, checkpoint support and finisher m..

Classic Peak District fell races from Hayfield Scout Hut offering a tough 24.5 km and a shorter 15.5 km option. Routes are mostly unmarked so runners must navigate and carry compulsory kit; entries accepted in advance or on the day.

Enjoy a scenic yet testing 7.1 km fell race across Longshaw Estate, run alongside the famous Sheepdog Trials. Race entry gives access to the trials plus food, beer tent and grandstand seating.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.

Event overview Heights Ultra Trail is a charity running festival based at Colne Valley High School, Gillroyd Lane, Linthwaite, Huddersfield HD7 5SP. The event offers four marked races: 50 Mile 50 KM 27 KM 10 KM The event raises funds for..

Join the Kinder Barrel Race in Edale for a fun fell race day with teams carrying a barrel across the moors, plus an individual Pint and a kids Half Pint. Family friendly with stalls, drinks and all profits going to local schools.

The Malham Trail Half Marathon loops past Malham Cove and Tarn with a climb to Weets Top and a long descent offering wide views. Part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, the event offers on course drinks and a post race meal.

Take on the Joust Races 2026, a friendly 24 hour multi lap running challenge at Top Barn Camping with a well marked, mostly flat loop and a lively campsite atmosphere. Enter solo or with a team for a memorable endurance weekend.

Tackle the epic 102 mile Yr Wyddfa Snowdon Ultra, a self navigation race through Snowdonia on 5 September 2026 with a 42 hour limit. Mountain experience and solid map skills are required for this tough, remote challenge.