Trail Running calendar near Knaresborough 2026-2027

A 5.2 mile fell race with 1,200 ft ascent from the Craven Arms in Appletreewick to Simons Seat and back. Entry is for over 18s and the £10 fee includes a drink to be taken at the finish line.

A 50 mile point to point ultra on 16 May 2026 from Lakeland Maze Farm Park to Lea Town with chip timing, live tracking and seven mandatory checkpoints. Pre registration is required and entrants must meet prior race criteria.

A trail event with 10K and 10 Mile options across Holcombe Moor in collaboration with the National Trust. Routes start at Hare & Hounds and pass Peel Tower, Redisher Woods and other moorland features.

An off‑road marathon on 16 May 2026 along the Tissington and High Peak Trails finishing at Cromford Wharf. The festival also includes a half marathon from Friden and a 10K from Harborough Rocks.

A low key trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley, with a 3.5 hour time limit, limited to 50 entries, mandatory safety kit and one checkpoint plus finish refreshments.

A 26.2 mile walk and run around the White Peak village of Alstonefield with 4800 feet of ascent and descent, six manned checkpoints and finish food included; the event supports local good causes.

A traditional Peak District fell race in Youlgrave on Sunday 17 May 2026, covering about 5.8 miles of rough trails, fields and limestone descents. Pre-entry costs £6 and all profits go to Youlgrave Parish Council.

Derwent Reservoir Trail Runs on 17 May 2026 at Derwent Waterside Park near Consett offers 5km and 10km trail races with live chip timing, Canicross allowance, on-site parking and finishers' medals and merchandise.

A community trail 10 km in Cookridge, Leeds on 17 May 2026. The seventh edition follows paths through Golden Acre Park and around Pauls Pond with limited baggage storage and a CC10K T shirt for participants.

Join the Calderdale Way Relay on Sun 17 May 2026 for a scenic but savage 80.5 km team challenge across the South West Pennines with 3660 m of climb. Teams of 12, pre entry only, runners run in pairs and strict kit rules apply.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A MapRun navigation event at Elterwater Hostel on 17 May 2026 in the Lake District. Category O with pre entry and on the day fees; minimum age 14 and 14 to 17 year olds must be accompanied by an adult.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Birkenhead Park on 17 May 2026 is an obstacle course where participants climb, crawl and slide while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Entry fees apply and there is a minimum fundraising target.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.