Trail Running calendar near Poynton 2026-2027

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle run in Coventry offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k routes with giant inflatables, music zones, on-course water, a finisher's medal and food vendors on site.

A six-hour lap challenge in Skellingthorpe on tarmac paths along an old railway, offering distances from 5 km to ultra with on-course drinks, food, parking and finishers' medal and goody bag.

The Wirral Backyard Ultra will take place in Thurstaston on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park in Liverpool on mixed gravel and grass, with obstacles to climb, crawl and slide. Entry includes a fundraising pack, a customisable back sign and a finishers medal.

A 5k obstacle event at Costello Stadium on 25 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide across grass and tarmac while raising funds for Cancer Research UK. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 years or older.

Two riverside trail races from Piglove By The River in Leeds: an ultra of about 43 to 45 km and a 22 km half. The flat, signposted route passes nature reserves and includes water stations, a local medal and a pint for finishers.

A long fell race across Pennine moorland near Holmfirth covering 28.5 km with 1,285 m of ascent. Category AL event requiring navigation skills and mandatory mountain kit, with checkpoints, a 200 runner limit and minimum age 18.

A chip timed one lap 10K through scenic Garendon Park on 26 July 2026. The trail route includes gentle climbs, water stations, race photos and finisher rewards, with entries capped at 370 and a minimum age of 15.

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

MacTuffX Sheffield on 26 July 2026 at Herringthorpe Stadium combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Solo, Doubles and Relay formats, offering standard and LITE weight divisions and a detailed leaderboard by division and age g..

A muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park on 26 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide over grass, woodland and tarmac surfaces. Waves run every 15 minutes and the event provides basic facilities and fundraising support.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A multi-terrain five mile race around Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill, organised by Wilmslow Running Club. The traditional woodland route includes Adders Moss and Daniel Hill, with proceeds donated to charity.

Evening 5km and 10km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, running along riverside trails and the Trans Pennine Trail, with toilets, bag storage and a post-race drink from Piglove Brewery. Entry limited to 150, minimum age 18.

Up the Nab is a fell running event on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at Glossop Rugby Club, Charlesworth, with online and on the day entry options and an FRA permit providing UK Athletics insurance.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.

A 6.4 km fell race near Llangollen with 289 m of climb and partial course marking. Entry on the day only for £5 and there are no toilet facilities because the café is closed.

A short, steep fell race near Middletown on 29 July 2026 covering 2.8 km with 440 m ascent. Pre entry via SI Entries costs £7 or £10 on the day; junior races are included.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.