Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

Trail runs at Rother Valley Country Park on 8 November 2026 offering 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon with chip timing, a commemorative silence, medals and post-race refreshments.

Run Like a Haggis MapRun Navigation in St John's Chapel on 8 November 2026 is a MapRun navigation event at Barrington Hall in the North Pennines. Entry is available by pre entry or on the day and the event has FRA permit and insurance.

A 15.7 km fell race around the Clwydian Hills with 950 m of ascent. The route requires navigation and prior fell-running experience; toilets and refreshments are provided and team entry has no limit on runners.

Trail runs at Raby Castle on Remembrance Sunday with 5km and 10km routes through the estate, dog-friendly provisions and a family Wolfpack Run, plus timed results and a goodie bag for participants.

A licenced 5.6 km off road trail race on Post Hill with two hill climbs, muddy sections and recommended fell or aggressive trail shoes.

Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course at Chorlton Water Park, with a seven hour limit and a Lucky Dip of classic Phoenix medals.

Trail races around the Wharfedale hills near Otley, Ilkley and Guiseley offering half marathon, 20 mile and 35 mile options with mandatory safety kit and trackers.

Trail running in Kirkstall with 5K, 10K and half marathon options along the Leeds/Liverpool Canal, licensed under UKA with post-race food and a jumble medal.

A circular 36 mile ultra around the Wirral Peninsula with about 812 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and five food and water stations. The route is tracked, largely waymarked and starts and finishes at Hooton Memorial Hall.

Held in Porth Penrhyn, Bangor on 14-15 November 2026, Slate Trail Ultra offers two trail races of 147 km and 80 km along the Snowdonia Slate Trail with substantial elevation gain and organised aid stations.

Backyard ultra at Hunters Greave where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one completes a lap alone.

A guided 55km route on Anglesey taking in three of the island's highest tops, with over 2000 m ascent, checkpoint support and a wooden finishers medal.

A 40 mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Lymm that circumnavigates Warrington on tracks, paths and lanes. The 2026 race is on 14 November with solo, pair and four person relay entry options.

A 16.1 km fell race around Penmaenmawr with about 594 m of ascent, based at Capelulo Village Hall. The route is partially marked and requires navigation; entry is online with a £12 fee.

A winter fundraising fell race around Bamford on 14 November 2026 offering two routes across Bamford Moor, Bamford Edge and Win Hill.

Trail races from 5 miles to marathon start at Skelton Lake Services and explore Rothwell Country Park, with water stations, a cupless approach, a bespoke medal and kebabs at the finish.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

A 10.5 km forest trail run around Meanwood Park and the Meanwood Valley Trail with muddy, technical sections, 200 m ascent, marshalled road section and soup for finishers.

Charity multi-lap run on a 3.1 mile loop in Stanley Park Blackpool on 15 November 2026, raising funds for Breakthrough T1D with timed finishes and bespoke medals.

A Category AS fell race of 6 km with 305 m ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young club member with proceeds supporting heart screening for the young.