Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

A 24 mile walk or run on footpaths around Calderdale, starting and finishing at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax, with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal; discounted entry for LDWA members and a certificate for finishers.

Run the scenic grounds of Elvaston Castle at the Derby Running Festival with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed trail and tarmac. Enjoy a themed medal, chip timing, free race photos and a lively event village.

Three circular routes explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole from Moseley Rugby Club. Distances are 18.5, 26.5 and 30 miles, mostly off road, with checkpoints, finish meal options and a finisher badge.

Tackle just over 8 miles of hilly Cotswold Way and woodland trails at the Standish Woodland Chase on 02/08/2026, hosted by Stroud & District AC. Expect scenic climbs, a metal finisher medal and a lively community atmosphere.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain 5.5 mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester. Entries are limited to 200 and are managed by Middleton Harriers via SiEntries.

A four day, 184 mile multi-stage endurance race along the Thames Path from the source in the Cotswolds to the Thames Barrier in Greenwich. Each day is a separate ultra with accommodation provided on the first three nights.

Take on the 57 mile MTC Cotswold Ultra along the Thames Path from Kemble to Oxford Abingdon Road, soaking up classic Cotswold scenery with staffed checkpoints en route. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and event visor and trophies awai..

A 20-mile looped trail race near the Peak District, largely unmarked but supported with GPX files and notes. Two staffed checkpoints provide food and water, medics and marshals are present, and every finisher receives a medal.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

The Brecon Beacons 51k will take place in Talybont-on-Usk on Saturday 8 August 2026.

A long-established challenge in northeast Wales with three upland route options that follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau. Walkers and runners are welcome and entries include route description, checkpoint refreshments and a certifica..

Tackle a classic Saddleworth fell race with sweeping views over Manchester on a testing 10 km course with 400 m of climb. Mass start from the Cross Keys Inn with on the day entry available and a well earned chip butty at the finish.

Ribble Runfest in Preston on 9 August offers flat, looped routes through Avenham and Miller Parks and along the River Ribble, with distances from 10k to ultra. With a small field of 100, stocked aid stations and finisher medals, it is a sce..

Take on the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race, a spirited out and back from Buxworth to the summit, featuring steep climbs and sweeping moorland views. Held Wednesday 12 August 2026, the short 3.4 mile course packs about 305 metres of climb in..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.