Trail Running calendar near Luddenden 2026-2027

Run on a historic railway trail through the Peak District. Choose between a half marathon or a 10k, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. The traffic free route passes through tunnels and over the famous Monsal viaduct.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail events in Glenridding around Helvellyn with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked and marshalled off road courses. Limited earlybird places, shuttle buses and on site event facilities are provided.

A 6-hour lapped trail endurance event set in the beautiful wooded valley of Linacre Reservoir. Runners aim to complete as many 4.6km laps as possible on marked trails. Every finisher gets a medal, with prizes for the top male and female lap..

Explore the Amber Valley on the edge of the Peak District. Choose the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both starting from Ashover. The scenic figure-of-eight route features hills, woodland trails, and expansive views.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Enjoy a 5 mile trail through scenic Sankey Valley Park in St Helens on Sunday 1 November 2026, with compact but sometimes muddy terrain and marshals on course. Runners must be 15 or older and all finishers get a goody bag memento.

Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with 10k and 14k options, boat transfer to the start when possible, compulsory kit checks and well marked, marshalled courses.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

This trail running event circles the scenic Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs on a 6.7-mile loop. Participants can choose from four distances, all on well-marked, undulating paths. It's a cup-less race with feed stations, requiring runners to..

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.