Trail Running calendar near Keele 2025-2026

Tackle the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.

The Lee Mill Relay is a four person team race across rugged Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with each leg about 10.7 km and 340 m of climb. Expect a tough, potentially wintery route with strict kit checks and FRA permit backing for clubs s..

Take on The Famous Grouse fell race in the Peak District on Sun 29 Nov 2026, a challenging 8.4 km route with 335 m of climb across classic Peak terrain. On the day entry welcomes adult runners with modest fees for members and non members.

Take on scenic undulating trails around Carsington Water this December with a half marathon or 10k, both looped routes with kilometre markers and on course support. Finishers receive a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.

The Tatton Yule Yomp 10k will take place in Knutsford on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Partridge in a Pear Tree will take place in Peterstow on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The 2 Turtle Doves will take place in Peterstow on Monday 7 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The 5 Golden Rings Run will take place in Peterstow on Thursday 10 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

The 6 Geese a-laying Run will take place in Ross-on-Wye on Friday 11 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Celebrate the season with the Punk Panther Christmas Cracker, a trail running festival near Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile mystery routes across scenic West Yorkshire moors. Expect lively checkpoints, hot finish food and festive vibes.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

The 7 Swans a Swimming will take place in Peterstow on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The 8 Maids a Milking will take place in Peterstow on Sunday 13 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

The 12 Drummers Drumming Run will take place in Ross-on-Wye on Thursday 17 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Take on the Totley Two Turtle Doves fell race in the Peak District this Boxing Day, a bracing 4.8 mile course with 820 ft of climb. Winter kit is required and Totley AC Pavilion provides toilets, showers and changing rooms.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.