Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

Enjoy the Coal Aston Gala Chase, a 4.7 mile off road trail through Moss Valley with woodland, farmland and a small ford to keep things lively. A 1.4 mile family fun run welcomes kids and every finisher gets free cake.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race on 5 July 2026 around Great Hucklow, roughly 10 km with stiff climbs and about 335 m of ascent across moorland, fields and rough paths. Community run from the village school with volunteers and post..

Run a scenic half marathon from Lyme Hall over Kerridge Ridge to the Macclesfield Canal with marked course, aid stations and chip timing. Entry includes parking and park access; finishers can choose a medal or have a tree planted.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Run around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District on scenic, rugged trails with punchy climbs and wide hill views. Choose 10K, 22K or 50K and enjoy chip timed results, a waterside finish, free race photos and a themed medal.

A fundraising off road event around Matlock with two route options, 35 km 22 mile and 17 km 11 mile, on unmarked terrain. The course passes villages, moorland and woodland and requires participants to navigate.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Take on the MTC Hafren Ultra, a scenic 27 mile point to point from Rhyd y benwch up Plynlimon to the source of the River Severn and finishing at Caersws. Expect moorland and boggy terrain, challenging climbs and long descents for a true mou..

Run a five day, 220 mile ultra along the River Severn, following the Severn Way with rugged, sometimes overgrown trails and GPX navigation provided. Each day is a separate race with bespoke medals and a big trophy for completing all five.

Take on the Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026, a scenic 9.9 km fell run around Cromford Moor with 250 m of ascent. Mostly on good trails, the route starts and ends at Cromford Meadows and entries are limited to 300 with advance booking.

Tackle a classic 7 mile fell race from the Packhorse Inn in Widdop, set across scenic South Pennine ridges with about 366 m of climb. Entries open for pre entry and on the day if space remains, with teams welcome and junior races available.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Tackle a scenic 48 mile point to point ultra along the River Severn from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury, with rolling hills, canal paths and nature reserves. Expect a tough but rewarding day with checkpoints, mandatory kit and a cup free event.

An evening BS-category fell race in Thurlstone, South Yorkshire, covering about 6.4 km on an undulating single lap. Entry is available pre-event or on the day for a £6 fee; prizes include overall and age-category awards and a record cash pr..

Run the scenic MTC Severn Path Ultra, a challenging 59 mile point to point along the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. Enjoy riverside towns, staffed checkpoints with dietary options and a friendly, well supported ultra experience.

Run the Summer 10K at lovely Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry on 10 July 2026, a two lap trail through woodland and meadow with varied surfaces and plenty of character. Open to ages 16 and over and offering charity and eco token options.

Run the 57 mile MTC Severn Way Ultra along the scenic River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Riverside views, checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, and a bespoke medal and visor await finishers.

Tackle the rugged Black Mountains from Longtown, Herefordshire with routes from 13 miles up to a challenging 50 mile ultra. Self navigated trails, solid on course support and spectacular upland views promise a true trail running adventure.

Multi distance trail races around Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park, held in Llanberis with an event village, on course support and chip timing. Includes a family friendly 500 m kids fun run with proceeds for the local mountain rescue team.

Take on a 24 hour ultra on Snowdon, racing to ascend and descend Yr Wyddfa as many times as you can in one epic day. Solo runners and relay teams of up to five will find mountain support, a buzzing event village and UTMB indexed entry.