Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

Join this flexible 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where you can run or walk any distance from 3km to an ultra-marathon on scenic well-maintained paths.

Alderman's Ascent is a classic 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent. It will celebrate its 10th year in 2026 as a counter for the English Fell Running Championship. The route features iconic landmarks and demanding technical descents..

Experience the Turnslack Fell Race a category BM event covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent. Join the fell running community in Calderbrook for this organized race featuring team prizes and post race refreshments.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on Saturday 25 July 2026 covering approximately 5 km; the 2026 edition is described as larger with more inflatable elements and participant feedback noted a positive family experience.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.

Test yourself on the highest peak in South Wales with a 5 or 13 mile trail race up Pen Y Fan. This supported mountain event features chip timing, finisher medals, and routes through the scenic Brecon Beacons.

Experience a traditional moorland fell race covering 28.5 km and over 1200 meters of ascent. This high elevation route follows the Pennine Way and requires strong navigation skills in true wilderness terrain.

Experience a scenic 10k trail run through the historic Garendon Park in Loughborough. This chip timed event features an undulating one lap course through wooded paths and open countryside for runners of all abilities.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Sheffield with a variety of interval based running events. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring repeated 400m or 800m distances in this summer competition.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Experience a 5 mile multi terrain race through the footpaths and quiet lanes of Alderley Edge. This charity event takes runners through woodland and across fields with all proceeds going to a good cause.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Experience West Yorkshire’s first female only ultramarathon with this scenic 50km trail race. Enjoy a fully supported course through woodlands and moors, featuring vegan checkpoints and a finish line celebration.

Experience a scenic trail run or hike through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose between marathon or fifteen mile distances starting from the historic village of Hartington.

Experience a 50 mile ultra marathon around the historic Epynt Way in Wales. This trail event offers 8,559 feet of elevation and scenic views of the Brecon Beacons without any time limits.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

Experience an undulating 24 mile walk or run through the woods and tracks of Calderdale. Enjoy a fully supported route with refreshments and a meal at the finish starting from Heath Rugby Club in Halifax.

Test your endurance at Hollinwood Scout Camp in this Manchester backyard ultra. Run a flat trail loop every hour until only one participant remains on the fast woodland course.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Explore Birmingham's historic canal network and industrial heritage on a flat, off road circular course. Choose from distances of 18.5, 26.5, or 30 miles starting from Moseley Rugby Club.