Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Sta..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to c..

Event details The Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at the UCLAN Sports Arena, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG. The event is part of a three-day series. Maximum entries are 100 and entries close on 02/05/2026. Age restri..

Tackle scenic trails around Sherwood Forest in the Dukeries 30 or 40 miles, passing Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak on the longer route. Fully waymarked with regular aid stations and limited to 250 runners.

Celebrate the tenth Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, a 33 miles trail around Chesterfield through high moorland, ancient woodland and rolling farmland. Expect rugged scenery, checkpoint support and a special ten year finisher memento.

THE LAP is a fully way marked 75K trail ultra that circumnavigates Lake Windermere, giving runners 24 hours to tackle a scenic low level Lakes route. Expect aid stations, GPS support and a finisher's meal and medal.

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the finale of Lakeland Paws Season 4, staged at Whinlatter in the Lake District. Competitors may choose between two fully marked routes: an 8 km loop to the Seat How summit with about 360 m of ascen..

Tackle North Yorkshire moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon from Sutton Bank, with marathon, half and 10k routes. Untaped courses test your navigation and stamina with timed cut offs and medals.

Event overview The event on 10 May 2026 is a recce of the Paddy Buckley route from Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest (A4085) over the Hebogs. It is based in Beddgelert, North Wales (LL55 4YB). The leg is 15 km long with 1,580 m of height gain...

Event overview The Avenham Amble is scheduled for Sunday 10 May 2026 in Avenham Park, Preston (start/finish at Avenham Park Cafe, PR1 8JT). The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and entries close on 3 May 2026. The race holds a Trail Runn..

Annual Jack Bloor Races are held on Ilkley Moor, Yorkshire, as an evening event. The FRA-affiliated program features a classic senior fell race alongside junior races. Runners from local clubs participate, contributing to a vibrant, support..

Event overview Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a UTMB World Series event held in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The 2026 event is scheduled for 15 - 17 May 2026 and features technical mountain trails across the Eryri area. In 2025 the eve..

Take on the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle, a scenic trail from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales to Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Distances to 50 mile offer big climbs and stunning Dales views, with medals, T shirt and hot food.

Event details Holcombe 10 takes place on Saturday 16 May 2026 at the Hare & Hounds, 400 Bolton Rd West, Holcombe Brook, Ramsbottom (BL0 9RY). The event is organised by The Sunnywood Project. Entries open 28 January 2025 and close 1 May..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte B..

Tackle 13.2 miles of technical forest tracks and ancient trods around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods at SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon on 17 May 2026. Small field of 50 runners and bespoke finisher medal.

Youlgrave Fell Race: The Pommie Panter is a traditional Peak District fell race held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire. The course covers about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) with roughly 267 m of ascent, starting from Youlgrave Village Well on Moor Lane and fi..

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge on 17 May 2026 in the White Peak: a scenic but demanding 26.2 miles through the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire Dales. Enjoy checkpoints, a warm finish and help raise funds for local causes.

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a full..