Trail Running calendar near Orton 2026-2027

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at The Knavesmire in York featuring climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older. On-site parking, refreshments and a minimum fundraising target are part of the even..

Trail races in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering a Half Marathon of 13.1 miles and a 10K of 6.2 miles across firm forest trails with panoramic Lake District views. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and on site parking.

An evening trail event at Gibside National Trust across wooded and garden landscape with 5km and 10km options, live chip timing, Canicross welcome, finishers' medal and onsite parking.

Evening pop up runs at Rodley with 5k and 10k options, finishers receive a jumble medal and a soft drink. Entry fees are listed from £12 to £17 and payment on the day is accepted.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on marked paths with refreshments, a bespoke medal and medical cover.

A 47 miles (75K) fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a bag drop at Troutbeck. Competitors must carry mandatory kit and complete the route within 24 hours.

PFW Running Cottam Canter on 8 May 2027 at the UCLAN sports arena features looped 5K, 10K, half, marathon and ultra courses along the Lancaster canal towpath and through Haslam Park. The event includes refreshments, a bespoke medal and medi..

A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A multi-distance running event on 9 May 2027 through Avenham Park and nearby green spaces in Preston. Routes use hard park paths with marked laps, on-course refreshments, medical cover and a bespoke finisher medal.

An evening pop-up run in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k options, on-site medals and a soft drink; payment is available on the day or online and the event is TRA licensed under UKA rules.

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger will take place in Studley Roger on Saturday 15 May 2027.

Three off-road distances around Derwent Reservoir on 16 May 2027, featuring firm trails and mixed terrain. The 5 km and 5 mile routes allow one controlled dog per runner while the 10 mile completes a full reservoir lap on closed roads.

A trail half marathon of about 13.2 miles around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods south of Osmotherley, with forest tracks, ancient trods and extensive moorland views. Entry is limited to 50 runners and there is a four hour time limit.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route uses South Pennines trails, includes a GPX file and requires navigational ability and specific off road kit.

A multi-distance trail event at Hulne Park beside Alnwick Castle on 23 May 2027 offering 2K, 5K, 10K and half marathon options with chip timing, finishers' medals and age and team prizes.

A seven hour time challenge on a signed trail beside the River Wear in Durham. Runners choose distance from a minimum of 3 km, with themed medals, distance pins, aid stations and vegan goody bag options.