Trail Running calendar near Nanpantan 2026-2027

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

The Ridge Off Roader is a trail run through the scenic Chiltern Hills. It offers a half marathon and a 10k route, plus a fun 1k for kids. All proceeds support the local school.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

A BS category fell race on 22 May 2026 in Castleton, covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge. Entries open 15 March and close 20 May; minimum age 18 and entry fee is £8.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave with a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag, is for ages 18 and over, and is currently full.

Test your endurance at Hyde Hall Farm with a variety of trail challenges ranging from 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic 5.3 km loop with full support including an aid station and on site parking.

Multi distance running festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate offering 10 mile day and night races, 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a 100 mile team relay. The course is a marked 10 mile loop over trails, tracks and estate roads.

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk on 23 May 2026 offers 10-mile and 16-mile waymarked routes from Trefonen, across fields, woods and moorland, with checkpoints at Llansilin and Craig Sychtyn and finish on the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

A Backyard Ultra at the Lower Red Lion where runners complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one remains. Individual entries only, limited to 90, with part of the entry fee donated to local charity Youth Talk.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A chip timed *10k* trail run on 24 May 2026 that starts and finishes at Bredon Cricket Club. The marshalled route climbs to the 299 m summit of Bredon Hill and all finishers receive a medal.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Experience the scenic Herefordshire countryside with the Crocodile 8. This event features woodland trails and steep climbs across an 8.8 mile course including music and a post race celebration.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..