Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

Multiple trail distances run from Ambleside in the Lake District, from a 14k to an Ultra 100k. Routes are waymarked and marshalled with medical cover, feed stations, GPX files and an event village with live commentary.

A long Lakeland fell race of 34 km with 2750 m ascent, mandatory tracker and full FRA kit. The route visits multiple high checkpoints including Scafell Pike and includes flagged valley sections, path running and technical navigation.

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 just over 40 miles across the North York Moors from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar on 11 July 2026, organised by Quakers Running Club. The event uses a handicap system, requires mandatory kit and includes seven checkpoints.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A countryside trail run at Stonyhurst College on July 11 2026. The **11.1k** route passes rivers, historic bridges and woodland; entry fee is £30 and parking is on college grounds.

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 obstacle event at Temple Newsam on 11 July 2026 where participants climb, crawl and slide around a single lap course of grass and surfaced paths with varying elevations. Minimum age 13 and a fundraising target of £50.

A circular self navigation event from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales, covering about 17 miles with 2,000 ft elevation. Participants collect two cards on route, use three aid stations and must carry mandatory kit.

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of ascent. The route is marked and marshalled, day registration is at Peak Forest Reading Room and free parking is provided.

A point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall alongside the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell. Runners try to keep pace with a steam train while supporters can ride the train; finishers receive a medal and T-shirt.

A five-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and gentle undulations. Facilities include chip timing, water stations, on-site toilets, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

A junior fell-racing round at Whinlatter Forest Park on 12 July 2026, with races for U10 to U20 categories and mapped courses of 1.5–5.6 km. Junior entries are by pre-entry only and the event follows FRA rules.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

Chapelfell Top is an AS graded 7 km fell race in St. John’s Chapel, Weardale featuring 400 m of ascent to the 703 m summit and a return on the same route. The event is organised by Durham Fell Runners and run under FRA rules.

An evening team relay at Golden Acre Park in Leeds on 14 July 2026, with teams of three each running 2.75 miles on an undulating trail course. Entry is limited to UKA affiliated club members and capped at 150 teams.