Trail Running calendar near Oswaldtwistle 2026-2027

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

An obstacle course race at Aske estate for owners and their dogs, with 5 km and 10 km options, marked dog-friendly obstacles and an 850 metre muddy assault section near the finish.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail races from Jenkins Field, Glenridding offer 5k, 10k and 15k courses on marked, marshalled trails with scenic fell views, event village facilities and on site medical cover.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A volunteer run full and half marathon around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, refreshment stations and a sustainable finisher medal. Proceeds support a participant attending the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

A night trail running event at Delamere Forest with a "Spooky Halloween" theme, reflective route marking, and distances including a 10k, a two-lap Half Marathon, and a 1k kids race with medals.

A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a *20 mile* low level route or a *24 mile* Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens with 250 places, a minimum age of 15, and entries processed via SiEntries. Parking is very limited so car sharing is recommended.

Trail running events from Jenkin’s Field, Glenridding feature 10 km and 14 km routes with boat transfers to the start when available, compulsory kit checks for boarding, and well marked, marshalled courses along Ullswater’s eastern shore.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail runs from Hartington Village Hall in the Peak District with 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked courses, local cheese samples at the finish, and a complimentary goodie bag from the Hartington Cheese Shop.

An inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 offering a timed one mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run around the reserve.

Forest trail event in Grizedale Forest offering 5K and 10K route choices with views over Coniston Water. The course is fully marked, chip timed, and allows up to two dogs per runner with a suitable harness.