Trail Running calendar near Matlock 2026-2027

Run the rugged beauty of the Shropshire Hills at Battle of the Borders, starting from Carding Mill Valley and tackling the dramatic Long Mynd ridges. Choose marathon, half marathon or 10K on waymarked, scenic but rewarding trails.

A 7.1 km fell race on the Longshaw estate as part of the Longshaw Sheepdog Trials on 5 Sep 2026, using a revised route with about 236 m of ascent. Pre entry is required and the race is run under Fell Runners Association permit and insurance..

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

A 23 mile walk and run from Gargrave Village Hall through Malhamdale on 5 September 2026, passing Kirkby Malham, Street Gate, Boss Moor and Eshton. Entries are limited to 200 and the route must be completed within nine hours.

A short fell race in Burnsall, Wharfedale, featuring a steep climb to a cairn and summit run followed by a direct descent. Junior and senior races are held, with on-the-day entry and BOFRA Championship counter status.

A long fell race in the Peak District of about 27 km with roughly 1,066 m of ascent. Run under FRA rules with mandatory kit, required checkpoints and both pre entry and on the day entry options.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

A scenic charity trail event on 6 September 2026 from Great Ponton Village Centre near Grantham, with routes on footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads, and distances from 10 km to 26.4 miles.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A fully marked 100 Miles trail ultra that loops through Sherwood Forest and returns to South Wheatley. The course follows canal towpath and forest trails, offers well stocked aid stations, a 30 hours cut off and a 150 runner limit.

A roughly 100 km circuit of Leeds on the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural with varied trail and road surfaces. The route is waymarked, supplied as GPX and supported with checkpoints, food and a halfway drop bag option.

Trail ultramarathon weekend in the Peak District with races from 12 km to 110 km and camping options for multi day entrants. Several races carry UTMB Index status and aid stations are about every 10 km.

A 20 mile off road route across Peak District moorland and gritstone edges on 12 September 2026. The linear course requires map and compass navigation, has stocked checkpoints and supports the Edale Mountain Rescue Team.

A multi-distance walking event on 12 September 2026 from Wistanstow Village Hall, with 12, 18 and 26 mile routes through Clun and Bishop's Castle and much of the Shropshire Hills AONB. Entry is limited and support is provided.

Off road full and half marathons across moorland, trails and woods in Bronte Country on 13 September 2026. The event features live timing, multiple feed stations, pairs entries in the full marathon and mandatory FRA kit requirements.

A BOFRA Championship fell race in Bradley near Skipton on 13 September 2026, covering 5.6 km with about 230 m of climb. Entry is on the day; junior races run on adjusted routes with published maps.

Derbyshire Dales Trail Run on Sunday 13 September 2026 starts at Bakewell Showground and follows the Monsal Trail alongside the River Derwent. Runners can choose from Half Marathon, 15K or 9.5K routes that pass Chatsworth House and Manners..

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

TrailFest at Holdenby House on 13 September 2026 offers four traffic free trail distances from 10K to 50 km on estate tracks and woodland, with varied terrain and open views across Northamptonshire.