Trail Running calendar near Marple Bridge 2026-2027

Experience a traffic free run through the heart of the Peak District on a former railway line featuring tunnels and the historic Monsal viaduct. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances over this scenic October weekend.

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.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

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.

Test your endurance at the Linacre Reservoirs with this six hour lapped trail race. Complete as many five kilometer wooded laps as you can to earn your finisher medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Experience a full or half marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Dales around Gargrave and Skipton. This event takes participants to the Broughton Stone Circle while raising funds for the World Scout Jamboree.

The Petzl Night Runner Delamere Forest will take place in Delamere Forest on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run between 10 and 21 kilometers.

Join the Striders Trail 5 for a run through the scenic paths and trails of St Helens. This event offers a limited number of places for runners aged 15 and over starting from the Sankey Visitors Centre.

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.

Experience a friendly canicross event through the scenic woodland trails of Mere Sands Wood. Join a supportive community for a timed one mile run or walk followed by an optional social distance with your dog.

Experience a unique night run through the woods at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir. Choose between 3.3 and 6.7 mile undulated trail loops featuring a marshalled course and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run along the scenic banks of Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on a well-maintained trail loop. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon and marathon, with fully marshalled support and bespoke finisher medals.

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.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.