Trail Running calendar near Poynton 2026-2027

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal; toilets and nearby train access are available.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with about 275 m of ascent; the route passes over and under the M62 and reaches Hollingworth Lake. Held in Newhey, Rochdale on 16 August 2026 with a minimum age of 16.

An upland fell race based at the People's Hall in Sedbergh covering 22.5 km with 1830 m of ascent. The route crosses the grassy Howgills with steep climbs and fast descents that test fell running skills.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver include junior and senior courses run under FRA rules; entry is free but fair admission applies. The senior race reaches the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is required.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

An approximate 5 mile undulating trail near Treeton Cricket & Football Pavilion organised by Rotherham Running Club on 18 August 2026, marshalled and with post-run refreshments. Entries open 1 June to 16 August; minimum age 16.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

A pop up summer running event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k races with on-the-day or online entry and post-race food, drink, a jumble medal and a sweetie bag for all runners.

Self-navigated trail races in the Peak District offering 41, 26.9 and 15.5 mile courses with large ascent, stocked checkpoints and a finisher medal. Courses start in Edale near the train station.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.

Summer Extravaganza offers five distances on a flat canal towpath near Kirkstall, Leeds. The event includes regular feed stations, marshals, a bespoke finisher medal and food options at the finish.

Phoenix Afterglow is the third event in Phoenix Running's 2026 Summer Series, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Participants have a seven hour limit and receive a finishers' medal.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

An 8.8 km (5.5 mile) fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir near Rhydycroesau, featuring tracks, paths and fields with 225 m of climb. The course is partially marked, entry is £7 on the day and the minimum age is over 15.

A chip-timed, fully signposted circular fell race of 30 km on footpaths, bridleways and roads around Belper on 23 August 2026. The route includes Roman roads, ancient woodland and sections of the Midshires Way.

Multi distance trail event in Preston on 23 August 2026, with 10k, half, marathon and ultra options on mainly hard surfaced park paths. Aid stations, bespoke medals and a six hour time limit are included.