Trail Running calendar near Little Hayfield 2025-2026

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.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

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.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

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.

Join the Bingley Rock up n' Run summer evening series on 20 August for a fun 5 km or 10 km with a friendly atmosphere and after the run food, drink and a jumble medal. Easy walk from Bingley station with parking nearby.

INFERNO Edale's Ring of Hell on 22 August 2026 is a fierce trail challenge across Peak District terrain, with options from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra. Self navigated routes, big climbs and wild scenery promise an unforgettable day.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

Enjoy a summer canal towpath run in Kirkstall with distances from 10k to marathon on a flat, lapped course. Friendly race extras include a bespoke finisher medal, post race BBQ and a £1 donation per runner to the Hollybush charity.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Join Its Grim Up North Running for a relaxed pop up summer run in Kirkstall, Leeds on 27 August 2026. Choose 5k or 10k, register on the night and enjoy hot food, a jumble medal and a beer or soft drink after the finish.

Explore the Yorkshire Dales with the Punk Panther Dales Dazzler, a trail event from Skipton offering distances from 13 to 50 miles through iconic scenery like Malham Tarn and Grassington. Expect challenging climbs, staffed checkpoints with..

Epic 130 mile point to point along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Liverpool to Leeds on 29 August 2026. Run scenic towpaths past Burnley Embankment and the Bingley Five Rise with crew support allowed and a 40 hour limit.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Tackle the Tripsdale Trot on 29 August 2026 at the Bilsdale Show in Chop Gate. This 5.5 mile fell race through the North York Moors climbs 1437 ft and has a junior fun race alongside. Entry is on the day.

Join the Nottingham Running Festival at Colwick Park for fast, flat lakeside and racecourse routes with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race. Enjoy chip timed results, themed medals, free photos and an event village while supporting Not..

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

A short, steep fell race at the Reeth Show, taking runners across fields up to Fremington Edge and back through quarry workings to finish on the showfield. Competitive and family friendly with junior and senior categories for all ages.