Trail Running calendar near Otley 2026-2027

A marked high-moor fell race of about 7 miles with 1200 ft ascent across tussocky paths and bracken. The FRA-licensed non-GPS event requires mandatory kit, has a 120-runner limit, and pre-entry closes 6 July 2026.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A short evening fell relay on the Otley Chevin and Danefield terrain, run by Horsforth Fellandale. The course is about 3 miles with c. 558 ft of ascent and entries for 2026 are via an online form with a pre entry closing date.

A 6.4 km category BS fell race around Thurlstone Gala/Football Field in South Yorkshire with undulating single-lap terrain, a 150-runner limit, £6 entry, age-category prizes and cash bonuses for record breaks.

A multi-day gravel and trail running festival at Duncombe Park with a Friday 6 km night loop and Saturday 10 km, 20 km or 30 km routes, timed mystery segments, on-site camping and festival amenities.

A 10 km adventure run with obstacles through roads, fields and canal paths near Holme on 11 July 2026. A 5 km Half Howler and Mini Howler fun run are part of the village Festival of Sport weekend.

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

Trail running events in Ambleside, Cumbria offering fully waymarked Ultra 100k and 55k races plus 23k and 14k routes, with on-course medical cover, GPX files and feed stations.

A long mountain fell race in Wasdale covering 34 km with 2750 m ascent. The route crosses Illgill Head, Scafell Pike and Great Gable and requires navigation, full FRA kit and a mandatory tracker.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

A point to point trail event of just over 40 miles from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar village, run on a handicap system. Mandatory safety kit is required and the route is unmarked and partly remote.

A timed lap event on a flat 5.3 km riverside course in Chorlton Water Park, offering distances from 5 km to ultra over a seven hour limit. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the organisers donate £1 per entry to a chosen charity.

A 11.1k trail run at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026 with 528 ft of elevation, passing woodland, historic bridges and the River Ribble. Organised by Stonyhurst Experience with on site parking and race goodies for finishers.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A short 1.6 km hill race with 95 m of climb on Sugar Lane in Rainow on 11 July 2026, held as part of the Rainow Village Fete. Open to runners aged 8 and over with entry on the day.

A charity trek at Tittesworth Reservoir offering 10, 20 and 30 mile routes, team entry options and a mandatory kit list. Proceeds support a climate resilient water, sanitation and hygiene project in Bangladesh.

A 5k mud obstacle course at Lincolnshire Showground featuring climbs, crawls and slides, organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants must be 13 or older; fees and a minimum fundraising target apply, and a medal is awarded on completion.

A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Town Moor, Newcastle on 11 July 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides. The event has a £50 fundraising target, labelled entry fees, and limited on-site parking and accessibility.