Trail Running calendar near Mirfield 2026-2027

Join Kirkstall Rock up n' Run on 7 May 2026 for a lively pop up summer series race by Its Grim Up North Running. Choose 5k or 10k, grab a medal and enjoy hot food and a post run beer or soft drink.

Midweek fell race near Scorton and Nicky Nook: about 5 miles with 313 m ascent, permit-backed and minimum age 16. Pre-entry preferred; entry limit 140 and free soup and a roll provided 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.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on lakeside and woodland paths. Entries are limited, there is a six hour time limit, and £2 from each entry supports the reserve.

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere on 9 to 10 May 2026, open to runners and walkers with GPS tracking and five feed stations. Participants have 24 hours to complete the low level Lakes route.

A fully marked, circular trail loop in Sherwood Forest offering one lap options of roughly 30 or 40 miles with regular aid stations, an enforced cut off and limited entries.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route is largely unmarked but supported with GPX files, staffed checkpoints with food and water, and medic cover.

Three circular routes in and around the Colne Valley on Saturday 9 May 2026. Options of 26, 23 and 18 miles are offered and the event now includes a full marathon, with start and finish at Marsden Parochial Hall.

A multi distance loop event at UCLAN Sports Arena on 9 May 2026, following the Lancaster canal and Haslam Park. Options range from a single 5K loop up to an ultra within a six hour limit, with onsite facilities and a bespoke medal.

A self-navigated trail run around Delph of about 18 to 19 miles with roughly 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points and using footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way. The unmarked course has three manned checkpoints and mandatory..

A 19 mile anticlockwise route around five trig points in the South Pennines with about 900 m of ascent. The unmarked course requires navigation, includes three manned checkpoints and provides food and hot drinks at the finish.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

A 22.5 km fell race around Pendle with 1250 m of ascent across rough moor and steep climbs. The AL category event requires full FRA mandatory kit, uses checkpoint cut offs, and registers at Downham Village Hall.

Take on the classic Fairfield Horseshoe fell race in the Lake District on 9 May 2026, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. This scenic but demanding 14.5 km course climbs 914 m, offering epic views and a tough fell running challenge.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

Trail marathon, half and 10k on circular, untaped routes from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 10 May 2026. Competitors must self navigate with provided maps and carry mandatory safety kit; entries open July 2025 and close April 2026.

A multi distance event in Avenham Park, Preston offering 10K, half, marathon and an ultra with looped laps, on hard paths by the River Ribble. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.