Trail Running calendar near Methley 2026-2027

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near the Pennine Bridleway, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Third race of a three week spring series with prizes and funds donated to local causes.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A 36 mile tracked ultra on Saturday 2 May 2026, the CBTE Esk Valley Epic follows the Esk Valley Walk in a circular route from Glaisdale with five checkpoints, a finishers' medal and t-shirt, and awards across multiple age and gender categor..

A BM category fell race from Diggle Hotel across moorland and Pennine terrain covering 10 miles with 1700 ft of climb, finalising with a community cake competition and prizes for decoration and taste.

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

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.

Classic fell race through the North York Moors on Sunday 3 May 2026, 15 km with about 605 m of climb from Fryup Gill near Whitby. Entry on the day makes it ideal for spontaneous runners and teams seeking a rugged challenge.

Trail races in Castleton offering two waymarked distances across the Great Ridge and Mam Tor with food from a local bakery. Runners must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

A five mile women only trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open midnight 31 December and on the day entry may be available for an extra £2.

A club-organised fell race featuring a senior Category BS course of about 6 miles with 1109 ft climb, plus a set of junior races for ages 6 to under 17. The event is registered with the Fell Runners' Association and forms part of a local Gr..

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible; the finish area at Millers Bar features a gong and post race drinks.

An 11 km Calder Valley fell race with 396 m of climb across moorland, visiting Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. The flagged course is FRA licensed; mandatory kit may be required and entry is limited to 200.

A three race series of measured, flat 5 kilometres on a canal towpath near Methley organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Series entrants receive a t shirt and the final race includes a 1.5 mile fun run..

A midweek trail and fell race around White Nancy and Kerridge ridge covering about 8 km with 230 m of climb. Organised with club support, entries are limited and all proceeds go to local charities and mountain rescue.

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.

Tackle a spirited 5.4 km village course with 180 m of climb in Lothersdale on 6 May 2026, starting from a carrot on the track for a touch of local charm. Day entries only and small fees make this a relaxed, community friendly hill run.

An evening pop up running event in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k routes, on-the-day or online entry, food, a jumble medal and a drink for runners. Open to entrants aged 16 and over on 7 May 2026.

Midweek fell race around Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang, about 8.1 km with 313 m of climb. Entry is limited to 140, pre entry is available, and runners receive free soup and a roll after the race.

A BM-category fell race in Ilkley on 7 May 2026, covering 11.2 km with 335 m of climb. On-the-day entry is available for £5 and the race holds UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.