Trail Running calendar near Keele 2026-2027

A marathon and half marathon on the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire on 26 April 2026, using a 13 mile former railway route between Ashbourne and Buxton. Advance and on the day entry options are noted.

Explore the trails of Delamere Forest on a 42 km course that winds through woodland, past Blakemere Moss, and up Old Pale Hill for scenic views. The event is held in April and November and is a UTMB and ITRA indexed race. A mandatory kit li..

A challenging fell race on the Pennine Way. Cover 12.9 km with 452 m of climb to Bleaklow Head and back. Records show a fast course for those seeking a competitive test.

Test yourself on a classic Peak District fell run. The Kinder Downfall race covers 15.4km with 600m of climbing from the village of Hayfield. Full kit is mandatory for this pre-entry only event.

Race 1 of the Northants 5K Series moves to a new venue for 2026: the scenic, multi-terrain paths of Fineshade Wood. All finishers earn a unique series medal, with an option to complete the distance virtually. The family-friendly event welco..

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Tackle the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race on a 7.4 km marked course through fields and tracks. Named in honour of a dedicated club member, this evening event offers a challenging 216 m of ascent. Join fellow runners for a classic..

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Event Overview The Dragonfly Challenge is a timed running event with a 6-hour duration. Participants decide how far they run by completing as many laps of a 5.3 km (3.3-mile) course as they wish within the time limit. This means the total d..

Run a fast, flat 5k trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir. This event is the final race in a three-part spring series, with prizes in each race. The course features two laps with minimal elevation, starting from the Rossendale Valley Saili..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging multi-distance trail event in Worcestershire, following the Worcestershire Way. Runners can choose from 23, 31, 38, or 47-mile routes, with significant ascent on the longest course. All finishers rec..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a classic 50-mile trail race traversing the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The route summits the famous Yorkshire Three Peaks and follows iconic trails like the Pennine Way. With a strict 18-hour cutoff, it's..

A guided ultra run across the 15 Welsh 3000ft peaks. Cover 30 miles and 4000m of ascent through Snowdonia's key mountain ranges in a single, supported push.

Journey into the Heart of Wales on a 30-mile circular trail run. The route connects four scenic trails, passing the Clywedog reservoir and the source of the River Severn. Fully stocked aid stations and a supportive crew await in Llanidloes.

A trail event on 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley offering a half marathon (one 13.1-mile lap) or a full marathon (two laps). Entries for the main race are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs the week of May 4th.

A challenging 10-mile fell race across the Pennine moorlands, starting and finishing at the Diggle Hotel. This BM category event requires full safety kit and features a mid-race cut-off point. The finish line reward is a cake feast, complet..