Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A new trail 10k around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway with 175m ascent. The route is marked and marshalled; entries via SiEntries, minimum age 15 and a £10 fee. Proceeds support local causes.

Two Lake District ultra trail races: a 100 mile circular route with about 6300 m ascent and a 50 mile route covering the second half with about 3000 m ascent. Both use bridleways and footpaths, have staffed checkpoints, and demand strong na..

A 10 km trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park in Swillington, Leeds, held on a Friday evening in July. The route follows public footpaths and bridleways with mostly flat and undulating sections and is limited to 300 runners.

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

A 54 km circular ultra around the Yorkshire Wolds from Pocklington, visiting six villages and featuring four staffed checkpoints with vegan and gluten free food, GPX navigation, live tracking and a 12 hour finish cut off.

Alderman's Ascent is a tenth year fell race in Greenfield with an 8.5 km course and over 400 m of climbing, passing the Pots and Pans monument and Shaw Rocks before returning to the finish. The event is an English Fell Running Championship..

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.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

An endurance format event on 25 July 2026 at The Sidings, Wirral Country Park. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; the event is sold out with a waiting list.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across gravel and grass. The route has mild undulations, uses wave starts every 15 minutes, and is for participants aged 13 and over.

Trail races at Piglove By The River in Leeds on 26 July 2026, with an ultra of about 43 to 45 km and a half of about 22 km. The flat riverside course is waymarked, passes nature reserves, and includes water stations, a medal and a pint.

A 28.5 km AL fell race on rugged Pennine moorland near Holmfirth with 1,285 m of ascent. Experienced runners only, navigation and mandatory kit required; entries are limited and the event follows FRA rules.

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 at Herringthorpe Stadium on 26 July 2026 pairs ten Xercises with repeated running legs and offers Solo, Doubles, or Relay entries for participants aged 18 and over, including a LITE weight division.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle event at Central Forest Park, Stoke On Trent on 26 July 2026, with a mixed grass, woodland and tarmac course. Entry fees vary by age and a minimum fundraising target applies.

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 five mile multi terrain race around Alderley Edge, Nether Alderley and Hare Hill organised by Wilmslow Running Club. The route runs through woodland, lanes and fields, includes a team competition and is licensed by England Athletics.

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 on 29 July 2026 in Middletown covering 2.8 km with about 440 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are offered and junior races are included in the summer series.