Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A Category BM fell race in Calderbrook on 18 July 2026, covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent. The event includes team prizes, parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields and refreshments at the church.

A four-leg fell running relay in Eskdale for mixed club teams of eight with specified age categories. About 38 km total and significant ascent, unflagged courses, navigation by map and compass only.

A mountain running event on 18 July 2026 covering 15.35 km with 994 m ascent. Entrants must be 18 or older and have mountain running experience.

A summer trail race at Mount Cook Adventure Centre on 18 July 2026, featuring a circular 10km ish undulating route across fields, lanes and moors. Entry includes timing and a raffle that directs race profits to a nominated youth or communit..

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

A 12.3 mile clockwise horseshoe of the Kentmere Valley across Ill Bell High Street and Kentmere Pike with 3300 ft of climb. The race follows FRA rules with mandatory kit and strict checkpoint cut offs.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A single lap, predominantly flat *10 km* multi terrain race along the River Ouse and through Hook in Goole on 19 July 2026. Chip timed with on course marshals, a finisher medal, optional bicentennial T shirt and prizes.

A remote trail half marathon on the Pennine Way around Bowes, passing Bowes Castle, Blackton Reservoir and Goldsborough Carr. The exposed route includes boggy sections, tree roots and a stream crossing, and minimum kit is required.

A community fundraising run from Chinley Community Centre that guides participants to six local defibrillators using a paper map and orienteering punchers; proceeds support replacement and maintenance of the devices.

A three day guided traverse of the Paddy Buckley Round in northern Snowdonia, covering 47 peaks over just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups return to Capel Curig each day and receive guided support and a vehicle.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

A two lap trail of about 5 miles within Alderley Park starting outside the Glasshouse, passing woodland, a lake and a working farm. The event on 21 July 2026 is TRA licensed and run under UKA rules with chip timing and prizes for top finish..

A fell race at Glossop Rugby Club in Charlesworth on 22 July 2026, with online and on-the-day entry options; online entry is £6 plus a £1.25 booking fee and entries close midnight 20 July. The event holds a FRA permit and UK Athletics insur..

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Trail races through the private grounds of Aske Hall in Richmond, North Yorkshire, offering 5km and 10km single lap routes across pasture, tracks and woodland. The course can be muddy so trail shoes are recommended.

Trails event at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026 with 5km and 10km routes across parkland and woodland. Walkers may enter the 5km and finishers food and an optional coaster medal are available.

Evening pop up races at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 feature 5k and 10k routes, on site parking, food and a finisher jumble medal. Payment is accepted on the day or online.

Join the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026 for a spirited 4 mile village fell race across scenic Peak District climbs. Friendly entry on the day supports local funds and welcomes runners aged 14 and over.