Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A technical 21 km trail run with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. Part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend, the event features marked trails, a seed bomb medal and live music.

A range of supported trail distances based at Kendal including a 100 km loop through Garburn Pass, Ambleside and alongside Lake Windermere. The event features covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical teams, camping options and finishers me..

A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth village, with over 6800 ft of ascent, live tracking, indoor food checkpoints, camping and finishers mementos.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Pen Y Ghent opens the Yorkshire Dales Classics with an AM mountain course of about 12.2 km and 500 m climb around Horton in Ribblesdale. The race follows open footpaths, is run under FRA rules with mandatory kit and has a 350 runner limit.

Take on the classic Ennerdale Horseshoe in the Lake District, a tough 23 mile fell race with big ascent and stunning mountain scenery. Entries are limited and on the day places may be available, creating a competitive scenic challenge.

A flagged 13.2 mile trail race on Saturday 6 June 2026 with over 2,000 feet of ascent along the Dalesway and Mastiles Lane; proceeds support Wharfedale RUFC and clubhouse facilities.

Trail running around Coniston Water from Coniston Sports and Social Club, with marked, marshalled courses of 10 km and 16 km. The event village offers food, live music and on-course water stations while medics and marshals provide support.

A 50 mile linear ultramarathon across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved Stanza Stones and passes through Haworth. The route features high moorland and valley sections with live tracking and indoor checkpoints.

Trail running at The Green Man at Inglewhite on 6 June 2026 offering 15K and 10K routes with chip timing, marked course, aid stations, medical cover and finishers' medal and technical t-shirt.

A 5k mud obstacle event at Markeaton Park where participants climb, crawl and slide around varied terrain. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event has a fundraising target and includes on-site facilities and a Race for Life medal.

A muddy obstacle 5 km event at Graves Park organised by Cancer Research UK. Participants follow a mixed-surface course with obstacles, a minimum age of 13 and a fundraising target.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park, Preston, featuring a single lap route across paths and grass with riverside views. Waves start every 15 minutes and the event includes obstacles to climb, crawl and slide.

A fell race in the York. Dales on Sat 6 Jun 2026 at Letcliffe Park, Barnoldswick. The course is 8.8 km with 550 m climb, allows day entry (£7), teams of three, and carries an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell on 7 June 2026, featuring a short steep climb to a skyline cairn followed by a fast descent with a brief scree section. Parking and registration are on the cricket field.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Trail running around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon, a new 10k and a new 5k. Fully marked, marshalled courses, feed stations and an event village at Coniston Sports and Social Centre.

An 11 kilometre multi terrain trail run around Kirkby Malzeard in Nidderdale AONB, featuring frequent way marking, marshals and five water crossings. The race is part of the village family fete and includes a handmade medal and finish refre..

The Edenfield Fell Race is a 10.2 km BM category event with 396m of climb, starting from the Edenfield Cricket Club. Entry is on the day only. Limited parking is available, so carpooling is encouraged.