Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

A 54 mile circular ultra and a 26.2 mile marathon from Brixworth Country Park through Northamptonshire trails, canal towpath and roads, with checkpoints, GeoTracks real time tracking and an over 18 age limit.

A 26.2 mile section of the Rose of the Shires Ultra, the Rosebud Marathon runs across Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal towpath with two staffed checkpoints and GPS tracking provided.

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

An out and back ultra on the traffic free Brampton Valley Way that pairs Market Harborough and Northampton in a county competition, covering 45 km with timing mats at both ends, aid stations, tunnels and a seven hour cut off.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

A 200 mile point to point trail race across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head, with a 120 hour limit, live runner tracking, eight aid stations and organised drop bag support.

A guided 18 mile trail across the Malvern Hills with over 1300 m of ascent, run at a social pace. Meeting in Great Malvern with parking and nearby train access, cost £39 per person and alcohol free beer may be offered afterwards.

The Inflatable 5K at Donington Park on 17 April 2027 is a lap-based inflatable obstacle run with giant slides, tunnels and five music zones. Distances range from 2.5 km to 15 km and include hydration, medical cover and a finisher medal.

A 102 mile ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, a 32 hour cut off and live GPS tracking. The event is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A trail running event in the Brecon Beacons on 17 April 2027 offering marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes from Henderson Hall with well stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and canicross-friendly entries.

A trail running event at Elvaston Castle Country Park with three measured off-road distances, riverside and woodland routes, marked course, aid stations and chip timing.

Malvern Hills Trail Half Marathon is a 13 mile offroad race on 24 April 2027 across woodlands, fields and a ridge near Wynd's Point, with three aid stations, staffed checkpoints and a timed, signposted route; places are limited.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

Out-and-back trail event from Abberley Village Hall with 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile options; the full route includes about 2,941 m ascent, GPX navigation is provided and checkpoints enforce a 13 hour maximum time.

An official Backyard Ultra at Blaise Castle Estate on 1 May 2027 where runners complete a 6.7056 km loop each hour until one runner remains. The woodland loop is hilly and technical, head torches are mandatory at night and minimum age is 20..