Trail Running calendar near Newton-in-Bowland 2026-2027

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Heaton Park with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves run every 15 minutes, the event has a minimum fundraising target and provides a medal, fundraising pack and on‑site facilities.

On a Plod MCR on 4 July at Steel Foundry CrossFit in Salford Quays is an inclusive backyard ultra on a 3 km loop. Participants may start anytime within a five hour window and run as many laps as they choose with live tracking and awards.

A short fell race at the Lothersdale Show on 4 July 2026, covering 2.4 km with 122 m ascent on a new course that avoids the village road. On-the-day entry is available for £2 plus a small showfield charge.

Looped trail event in Masham on 5 July 2026 offering 3 hour and 6 hour options where runners complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Trail and road terrain, feed stations, marshals, a bespoke medal and post race treats.

A village organised fell race on 5 July 2026 across Dark Peak and White Peak. The route is about 10 km (6 miles) with roughly 340 m of ascent and finishes at the village school with renowned flapjacks.

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

A 24 km fell race from Garrigill that takes in the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees. The event is marshalled, run under FRA rules and raises funds for the local air ambulance and village hall.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Three marked trail distances around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, free race photos and a themed medal at the finish by the water.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Bitts Park in Carlisle where participants climb, crawl and slide around a mainly flat course. Open to ages 13 and over and organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for research.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A flat 1.5 mile towpath fun run in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Medals and chocolate for all runners, a schools shield competition and post race community activi..

A short fell race to Stoodley Pike in Todmorden covering 5 km with 213 m of ascent. Part of Todmorden Harriers Summer Series, entry on the night is £5 and proceeds support local causes.

A five mile country route around Carnforth on field paths, trails and a canal towpath. Entry is on the night only with a £10 fee and all profits support the Kent Estuary Youth Project.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.