Trail Running calendar near Milnrow 2026-2027

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A running race from the Druid Inn near Llanferres covering 8 km with 366 m of climb. The course is BS partially marked and entry is £4 on the day; parking is limited so car sharing is advised.

A short evening fell relay on the Otley Chevin and Danefield terrain, run by Horsforth Fellandale. The course is about 3 miles with c. 558 ft of ascent and entries for 2026 are via an online form with a pre entry closing date.

A category BS fell race of 6.4 Kilometres at Thurlstone Gala in South Yorkshire on 9 July 2026. Single lap, undulating course, entry £6 with a 150 runner limit and cash prizes including record bonuses.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

Midlands Spartan Weekend at Belvoir Castle runs Jul 10 to 12, 2026 with Sprint, Super, Beast and kids obstacle races. It is a Trifecta Weekend allowing completion of the three main distances in one weekend.

A multi-day gravel and trail running festival at Duncombe Park with a Friday 6 km night loop and Saturday 10 km, 20 km or 30 km routes, timed mystery segments, on-site camping and festival amenities.

Nant Gain is a fell race near Cilcain covering 7.6 km with 370 m of ascent, starting and finishing at the Cilcain Waterworks and registering at The White Horse Pub. Entry is £3 on the night and minimum age is over 16.

A 10 km adventure run with cargo nets, walls, monkey bars and a water slide near the Lake District. The event is part of a village Festival of Sport and includes shorter runs and family activities.

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

A series of waymarked, marshalled Lake District trail races from 14k to 100k based in Ambleside, with compulsory kit for ultras, GPX files for ultra distances, on-course feed stations and ITRA points for the 55k and 100k.

Trail event at Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half marathon and marathon routes across the Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd, with marked trails, aid stations and a medal included.

A long mountain fell race in Wasdale covering 34 km with 2750 m ascent. The route crosses Illgill Head, Scafell Pike and Great Gable and requires navigation, full FRA kit and a mandatory tracker.

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.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

A point to point trail event of just over 40 miles from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar village, run on a handicap system. Mandatory safety kit is required and the route is unmarked and partly remote.

Phoenix Blaze in Manchester is the second race of a 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park. Timed laps on a 5.3 km out-and-back course let participants cover distances from a single lap up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A 11.1k trail run at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026 with 528 ft of elevation, passing woodland, historic bridges and the River Ribble. Organised by Stonyhurst Experience with on site parking and race goodies for finishers.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.