Trail Running calendar near Little Hayfield 2026-2027

A historic short fell race over 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb, based at the Bugsworth War Memorial Club near Station Road SK23 7NJ. Online entry has a £10 fee with a small FRA discount and transfers are normally allowed up to 48 hours befor..

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.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a marked 7.3 km route with about 240 m of climb, featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep final ascent to the Oker Trig Point before a downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunch of the Flagg Village fell race on 14 August 2026 in the Peak District. The new 5.5 miles course runs through fields and lanes with a mile and a half downhill return to the village.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal; toilets and nearby train access are available.

Ilkley Skyline is a fell running event around the moors of Ilkley offered in two distances. The route starts and finishes at The Hermit Inn and features unmarked navigation plus aid stations at Addingham and Timble.

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with 275 metres of ascent. The route crosses the M62 and skirts Hollingworth Lake; venue Bulls Head in Newhey on Sunday 16 August 2026 with set entry fees and a minimum age of 16.

Challenge yourself on the Sedbergh Hills fell race: 14 miles across scenic Yorkshire Dales with roughly 6000 ft of climb, testing endurance and navigation. Pre entry only via SI Entries; post race prizegiving and running camaraderie await.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

An evening trail run organised by Rotherham Running Club on 18 August 2026, featuring an undulating scenic route of about 5 miles with marshals on course and a post run gathering at the cricket club.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

Bingley Rock up n Run is an evening pop-up with 5 km and 10 km options at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley. Runners can register on the night, pay on the day or online, and receive a medal, food and a sweetie bag.

Trail races from Edale across Peak District peaks with self navigated GPX and marked maps. Distances include a 41 mile ultra, marathon and half, with stocked checkpoints, finishers' medals and safety trackers on longer courses.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.