Trail Running calendar near Methley 2025-2026

Swinner Swagger is a scenic off road 15.5 to 16 km loop from Muker along the Pennine Way, winding through meadows, gills and riverside trails. Entries are capped at 100 for a marshalled trail run with post race soup and warm drinks.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Warslow Village Hall: 10 km with 675 m of climb across moorland and steep trails. Expect challenging ascents, sweeping views and a friendly village atmosphere.

Tackle about 10 km of Peak District moorland with steep climbs, fast descents and a village water splash in this friendly community run fell race. Scenic views, finish line flapjacks and a lively village atmosphere await.

The Lyme Half Marathon is a scenic trail run from Lyme Hall over Kerridge Ridge and the Gritstone Trail, returning along the Macclesfield Canal. Fully marked with aid stations, timing and photos, finishers get a bespoke medal or can opt to..

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Half Marathon and 10K on 5 July 2026 for a summer trail challenge through hilly forest terrain. Choose your distance, earn a bespoke medal and enjoy free photos and parking.

Challenge yourself around Tittesworth Reservoir with scenic trails, moorland climbs and wide hill views in 10K, 22K or 50K options. Enjoy waymarked routes, stocked aid stations and a waterside finish with an event village.

Join Race 3 of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, a flat 5 km towpath run raising funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. The finale features a 1.5 mile fun run, medals, prizes, BBQ and raffle.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Try the Saltwell Harriers Fell Race near Stanhope, County Durham, a scenic 9 km with about 300 m of climb through rugged Northumberland hills. On the day entries available for £5, a welcoming but testing run for fell runners.

Take on the Black Rocks Fell Race on 8 July 2026, a scenic 9.9 km fell run around Cromford Moor with 250 m of ascent. Mostly on good trails, the route starts and ends at Cromford Meadows and entries are limited to 300 with advance booking.

Tackle a classic 7 mile fell race from the Packhorse Inn in Widdop, set across scenic South Pennine ridges with about 366 m of climb. Entries open for pre entry and on the day if space remains, with teams welcome and junior races available.

Challenge yourself on the undulating 6.4 km Thurlstone Chase in the Peak District on 9 July 2026, starting and finishing at Thurlstone Football Club. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, a small field and a cash bonus for any new course records.

Sithee at Slawit Again is a scenic but testing trail run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel under the Pennines. Bring a reusable cup as stations are provided and finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Discover Lakeland Trails Ultra in Ambleside, Lake District, offering trail runs from a scenic 14k to a testing 100k across Lakeland terrain. Start and finish in Rothay Park with an event village, food stalls, traders and live music.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Join the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on 11 July 2026 in the Peak District for a punchy 5 km course with 180 m of climb that rewards grit and speed. Family friendly with junior races and low entry fees for a lively summer run..

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Run from Whitby to Pickering along the Esk Valley and North Yorkshire Moors Railway, passing eight stations on scenic but rugged trail terrain. Choose 30 mile or 50K distances with marshals, full tracking and a 13 hour cutoff for a well sup..