Trail Running calendar near Penwortham 2026-2027

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

A 6.7 km fell race around the Stiperstones from Snailbeach with 375 m of ascent, steady climbs and mixed descents. Entries are available by pre-entry or on the evening and proceeds support local charities and Natural England.

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 single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

A category BS fell race on 9 July 2026 at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field, South Yorkshire, featuring a single-lap undulating 6.4 km course. Entry fee is £6 and prizes include age-group awards plus cash for breaking listed course records.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

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.

Gyrn Gallop is a 10.6 km fell race from Rhiwlas Village near Llansilin with about 350 m of ascent on a partially marked course requiring some experience. Entry on the day is £7 and the minimum age is over 15.

A two person relay to the summit of Moel Famau and back over about 6.5 km with 350 m of climb. Night registration and a small on the night entry fee, with parking options that depend on ground conditions.

Trail races in Llanberis on 11 to 12 July 2026 include 10K, half, marathon and a 57 km ultra that pass Rhyd Ddu, Beddgelert, Nant Gwynant, Pen y Pass and Yr Wyddfa. The event offers an event village, on course support and chip timing.

A 24 hour UTMB indexed trail challenge on Yr Wyddfa in Llanberis where solo runners and teams of up to five record as many ascents and descents as possible. The event features chip timing, on course support, an event village and charity fun..

A 5 km adventure run with obstacles in Holme Village on the edge of the Lake District. Part of the Festival of Sport weekend, open to participants aged 12 and over with a 200 entrant limit.

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.

A multi distance trail running event in Ambleside with fully waymarked routes through Lake District scenery, compulsory kit and cut offs for the Ultra distances, GPS tracking on the 100k and live chip timing for other races.

A long mountain fell race in Wasdale covering 34 km and about 2750 m of ascent, featuring high ground and multiple checkpoints including Scafell Pike and Great Gable. Full FRA kit is required and a provided tracker is mandatory for entrants..

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.

Point to point Lyke Wake Challenge of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar on 11 July 2026, run on a handicap basis. Entrants must be 21 or older, carry mandatory safety kit and numbers are limited to 150.