Trail Running calendar near Knutsford 2026-2027

A short Coniston fell race on 24 May 2026 in Coniston, Cumbria, featuring a steep climb and a scree descent over 1.00 miles with 900 feet of ascent; part of the BOFRA championship.

A 6.5 km hill run from Trefonen Village Hall with 150 m of ascent, mixed farmland, woods and country lanes. The partly waymarked course includes varied underfoot conditions and a trig point on Mynydd Myfyr; entry is available on the day.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Austwick Amble is a 13 km fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of climbing, held alongside the Austwick Street Market and including multiple junior age‑category races.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Mynydd Mawr is a midweek race near Caernarfon covering 6.7 km with 450 m of ascent, part of the North Wales Mid Week Series. Navigational skills are required; preregistration is requested and a day-entry fee of £2 applies.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

A new fell race from Sinfin Running Club around the Chevin covering 8.9 km with 315 m of climb. The marked course uses two short loops and a figure of eight and includes some short road sections.

An evening **5 mile** marked run from Halton Mill, Lancaster on 27 May 2026, featuring riverside paths, meadow sections and a technical single track. Entries are handled via SiEntries and proceeds support St John's Hospice.

Killington Sports is a traditional Old English sports meeting on Thursday 28 May 2026, open to all ages with free event entry for participants and spectator admission on the gate priced for adults and children. Prize money is available.

A 3 km or 5 km run at Bowdon Rugby Club with drinking stations every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non inflatable obstacles. Drinks are included and only participants aged 18 or over may take part.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

Two ultra trail races from Bakewell Showground across the Peak District with a 101 km and a 55 km route, significant elevation gain, outposts and mandatory kit requirements for the ultra distances.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park Athletics Track in Stockport offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options where runners complete as many 400m loops as possible. Results list laps, distance and time and finishers receive a medal.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A 50 miles trail run around Telford that visits Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with varied trails, four stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements. There is a 9PM cut off and an entry fee is listed.

A mountain fell race of 13 km and 1550 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit, requiring navigational skills and prior mountain experience. Registration is in Llanberis with compulsory coach transfer to the Ogwen start.

A long fell race of 32 km with 2870 m ascent finishing at Yr Wyddfa Summit that requires navigational skill and significant mountain experience; pre-entry includes coach travel, GPS tracking and a souvenir mug.

An annual *5.5 mile* trail run on 31 May 2026 that starts at Worksop College and travels through Clumber Park. The event raises funds for Cancer Research, has a minimum age of 16, and provides a medal for finishers.