Trail Running calendar near Longshaw 2026-2027

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a scenic trail race around Otley on 14 March 2026, taking in moorland, rivers, canals and reservoirs. Routes of 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles offer a challenging day on the Welcome Way. Finishers earn a medal and event..

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Run scenic trails around Leighton Hall on 14 March 2026, choose between 10k and half marathon courses and enjoy views across Morecambe Bay. Entries open soon with 250 earlybird places and a 10% club discount.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines, with 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and junior distances for every runner. Organised by Nice Work with bespoke medals, free photos and a Racecheck Gol..

Run the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail at Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026, choosing the Half Marathon 13 miles or Super Seven 7.6 miles through ancient trees and rolling trails. Expect marshals, race timing and a special finishers medal.

Classic fell race over 6.5 miles and 260 m ascent across Pennine moorland, with stream crossings, boggy trods and a climb up Pule Hill. Join Holmfirth Harriers at Marsden Cricket Club on 15 March 2026 for a muddy, scenic challenge.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a scenic, chip timed five mile course. Hosted by Burnden Road Runners, this friendly community race is limited to 300 runners.

Enjoy a scenic, non competitive 20 mile trail run or hike around Burrs Country Park, linking six charming villages through woodlands and meadows. Friendly checkpoints and proceeds support local youth and community projects.

Tackle the Chevin in Otley with Great Owl Running on scenic trails, footpaths and forest tracks past Surprise View and Poolscar Wood. Choose a 14 km or 9 km fell route then celebrate with a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Discover the Trails of Mena in Derbyshire, a scenic clockwise trail from North Wingfield with 20 mile and marathon options, varied climbs, woodland and 5 Pits Trail views. Finishers receive a medal and warm refreshments.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton, Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail challenge. All abilities welcome and proceeds support a good cause; register online to secure your place.

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a charity 10 mile challenge around Delph raising funds for the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Run the standard route or test your grit in the TAB with 35 lbs across moorland.

Run the Canalathon along the scenic Rochdale Canal towpath from 10 km to a 100 km ultra, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire. Flat, fast towpaths, marshals and aid stations, and a festive finish at Sowerby Bridge.

Trail run at Thornbridge Brewery in the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km waymarked routes and small group wave starts. Finish in the tap room with an award winning beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch: half marathon, 10 km or 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with rolling climbs and dusk headtorch vibes. Scenic trails, friendly organisers and a finisher medal for every runner.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.