Trail Running calendar near Lancaster 2026-2027

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

The Carraghan will take place in Braddan on Saturday 28 February 2026.

A community fell race from Dufton Village Green to High Cup Nick and back, about 15 km with roughly 450 m of ascent. The event raises funds for Dufton Village Hall and includes post-race soup and a roll.

Cloud 9 is a challenging 9-mile hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back. Organized under FRA rules, it features a scenic off-road route and has strict mandatory kit requirements. The event is chip-timed and open to r..

A short but demanding fell race on Ilkley Moor covering 8 km with 401 m of ascent, held under FRA rules. Pre-entry and limited on-day places are available, entry fees start at £8 and the event has a 400 runner limit.

A chip timed 10 kilometre multi terrain race in Ripon with a separate 1 kilometre fun run for all ages. Entry fees vary for affiliated and unaffiliated runners and places are limited.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate event with 10K and 5K trail runs on laps. Your participation supports the local hospice. Facilities include water stations and baggage storage, with entries capped at 1000 runners.

The Cautley race is a low-level fell running event within the Kendal Winter League series. The series starts in January, with races held mostly weekly. Registration is free online, with a fee payable on race day for seniors and juniors.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2026 offering 5 km, 5 km Canicross and a new 10 km course across riverside paths, rocky sections and stair climbs for varied trail running conditions.

Three unmarked moorland courses around Saddleworth reservoirs on 7 March 2026, offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes with mandatory navigation kit, checkpoints and live Open Tracking for runner safety.

A short mountain race in Dolgarrog covering 6.8 km with 417 m of ascent. The 2026 event served as the WFRA Short Welsh Championship and used online entry and electronic timing.

A category BM fell race around Pendle from Barley Village Hall on 7 March 2026, roughly 15 km with about 543 m ascent. Entries are limited to 300 with pre-entry and on-the-day options and results published online.

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

A trail ultra of about 29 to 30 miles through the Eden Valley around Morland, mainly off-road with roughly 3000 ft of ascent. Entries include tracking, a finishers medal, a T-shirt and aid at three checkpoints.

A 26 miles and 18 miles walking and running event on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by LDWA East Lancs. The event is full and a waiting list is being used.

A roughly 5k trail race at Hamsterley Forest on 8 March 2026 with mud, hills and obstacles; dogs are welcome and veterinary and canine first aid cover are provided. Teams of five compete for Top Dogz awards based on aggregate time.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a six hour timed run on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary in Lytham St Annes, with scenic views across to Southport and North Wales. Complete as many laps as you like and earn a medal after one lap.

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

A community trail race day at Abbey Village featuring a scenic 9 km Roddlesworth Roller and a 2.2 km junior Daffodil Doddle. Courses are fully marshalled with first aid and proceeds support the Abbey Village Primary School PTA.

Carrock Fell Race on Sunday 8 March 2026 in the Lake District is a 9 km fell race with 500 m climb that starts and finishes at Calebreck Farm. The unmarked route links checkpoints at Carrock Fell and High Pike and entry is on the day.