Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

Join the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026. A scenic but testing 10.5 km trail with 400 m of climb starting and finishing at The Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required.

A 5 kilometre (3 mile) in person mud run at My Life Legacy in Standish, featuring wooded trails, a real swamp and obstacles like cargo nets, mud pits and streams; Early Bird and standard ticket prices are listed.

A 5k obstacle course at Weston Park on 09 May 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over paths, tracks and grass. The event supports fundraising, includes on-course marshals, and provides refreshments, toilets and parking.

A 12.8 km fell race near Llanberis with 915 m of climb, a ridge route over Moel Eilio, Foel Gron, Foel Goch and Moel Cynghorion, and navigational challenges in poor visibility. Registration is at The Heights Hotel.

A multi-distance running event at Naseby Village Hall with trail and road courses including a 35 mile ultra. The route alternates direction by year, features five checkpoints and requires mandatory kit and GPS tracking.

Avenham Amble in Preston on 10 May 2026 offers 10K, half and full marathons plus an ultra on hard park paths around the River Ribble, with looped courses, on-course refreshments and bespoke medals.

A recce of the Paddy Buckley leg from Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest over the Hebogs, covering 15 km with 1,580 m ascent in Snowdonia. Small guided groups led by Mountain Leader qualified runners, age 18 plus, entry fee £65.

A 10 km trail run at Symonds Yat in the Forest of Dean with undulating terrain and views of the River Wye. The final 1 km includes a large climb to the finish. Coffee and hot food are available at the start and finish.

A spring one lap 10 km trail through Yarrow Valley with woodland and riverside sections timed for the bluebells; medals and multiple prize categories are awarded and the Flaming Grill Pub serves as the event base.

A multi-distance trail event in the Cotswolds on 10th May 2026, featuring quarter, half, marathon and Ultra 40 routes across trails, towpaths and commons with marked routes, checkpoints and on-course water.

A roughly 5 mile single lap trail through Stowell Park and the Coln Valley near Chedworth Roman Villa. The multi terrain course includes footpaths, fields and a river crossing and has a 2 hour 30 minute finishing limit.

Experience an off road running event in the Clwydian Range featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10k distances. Take on hilly trails with sustainable local support and options for canicross runners.

A five mile trail race on 10 May 2026 at Clock Face Country Park organised by Widnes Running Club in memory of Chris Lam, using chip timing with prizes for the top three men and women.

Experience the landscape of Bollington with a choice of a half marathon or 10k trail run. Conquer the climbs of White Nancy and Kerridge to earn a bespoke finishers medal in this chip timed event.

An off-road 10K along the Llangollen Canal on 10 May 2026, based at Llangollen Leisure Centre. The event also includes a kids 1 mile; entries include a Bespoke finisher medal and have specific age, refund and image use rules.

A measured, chip timed 5 km race through canals and trails in Middlewich on 10 May 2026. The 5k is sold out but limited places remain for the Family Fun Run and all finishers receive a medal and goodie bag.

A community 10k trail run from Kickback Coffee in Macclesfield with free coffee on arrival. The route climbs onto the Gritstone Trail with varied terrain and stiles, offers wide views and is not pram friendly; dogs may need to be kept on a..

A family fun run and a five mile all terrain race across National Trust parkland, marshalled with chipped timing and medals; proceeds fund school equipment, trips and PE provision.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Experience a scenic 5 mile multi terrain race through the historic Woodbank and Vernon Parks. This chip timed event features undulating trails alongside the Goyt Valley and finishes in the iconic Woodbank Stadium.