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

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Explore the scenic grounds of Quarry Bank Mill on this varied 10k trail run. The single-lap course winds through woods and village paths, offering a mix of terrain from gravel to steps. Every finisher receives a unique medal, with proceeds..

A 6 km multi terrain hill race in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 with a junior programme, chip timing, summit prizes and medals for junior finishers.

A 10.5 km single-loop trail race through the parkland and woodland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The undulating course has technical sections, a 5 km water station and a 1 hour 45 minute cut off; the race is full..

A short Lake District fell race on 20 May 2026, the Latterbarrow Loop covers 4.8 km with about 250 m of ascent and passes Latter Barrow and Swarth Fell checkpoints. Entry on the day is available, entries are limited to 100.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

This is a 6 mile out-and-back trail race on lesser-known paths near the River Yarrow. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Room. Online entry and past results are available.

Calverley Chaos is a fully marked 8 km 5 mile trail race based at The Railway Inn in Calverley, Leeds. The route uses permanent colored footpath markers with extra markers on race day and entry is limited to 150 runners.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

A flexible 7-hour trail run along the scenic River Wear in Durham. Choose your own distance, from 3km to an ultra marathon, on a flat, signed course. All finishers receive a themed medal and refreshments.

Choose your own distance in this 7-hour trail running challenge along Durham's River Wear, with cathedral views. It's part of a five-day series, but you can join for just this day. All finishers get a themed medal and a goody bag.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture covering 9.5 km with about 230 m of ascent, featuring steep hills, rough pasture and views across the Peak District and Carsington Water. Free parking is available at Sheepwash car park.

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles around East Lancashire that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The course follows local trails and bridleways and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

A single day fell event in the Howgill Fells of about 25 km with 1500 m ascent, following the original 23 SAS Weekend 9 route. Waymarked course with loaded, runner and walker categories plus mandatory safety kit and manned checkpoints.

A traditional fell race of about 11 km with roughly 400 m of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring map and compass navigation and three mandatory checkpoints. Entry is by pre entry under FRA rules with a 2 hours 15 m..

A chip-timed fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 offering a senior 6 mile race and a range of junior distances from 1 km to 6 km, with age grading per FRA rules and prizes for individual and team categories.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

A short but steep fell race in Coniston with about 1.6 km distance and 270 m of climb, including a scree descent. It is a BOFRA Championship counter with on-the-day entry and junior races across four age groups.