Trail Running calendar near Longshaw 2026-2027

Tackle scenic trails at Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026 with 21K or 42K routes that loop past Blakemere Moss and climb Old Pale Hill for wide Cheshire views. Enjoy undulating terrain, marshals, aid stations and a welcoming event village.

Bleaklow Blitz is an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir, climbing 452 m as it follows the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rough moorland, sweeping views and a testing but rewarding course.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Push your limits at the Dragonfly Challenge, a six hour event at Pooley Country Park where you run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like. Enjoy parkland views and a signature climb, and take home a medal or a tree planting token.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Run 50 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Malham, passing Malham Cove and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and an 18 hour cutoff this scenic ultra will challenge experienced trail runners.

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.

Run scenic Peak District trails from Castleton, starting below Peveril Castle and climbing to views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose 6.5 km or 13.1 km, enjoy small group starts and post race cake and bakery treats at the village hall.

Join the Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 for a scenic, all women run through Worsley Woods. Organised by Swinton Running Club and starting at Beesley Green Community Centre, entries open online from 31 December.

Coiners is an 11 km Calder Valley fell race across moorland around Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor, climbing about 396 m and rewarding runners with sweeping views over Cragg Vale. The flagged route must be followed due to nesting birds, s..

Kick off the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series in Methley, Leeds on 5 May 2026 with a flat 5 km towpath run. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, this charity event supports the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and offers prizes and mementos.

The Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race on the edge of the Peak District, taking in White Nancy and Kerridge ridge. Friendly and low key, the event raises money for local charities and mountain rescue.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.