Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A point to point river-side ultra of about 59 miles from Shrewsbury to Worcester on 10 July 2026. The route includes four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options, mandatory kit requirements and a bespoke finisher medal and visor.

Multi distance trail races around Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park, held in Llanberis with an event village, on course support and chip timing. Includes a family friendly 500 m kids fun run with proceeds for the local mountain rescue team.

A 24 hour trail endurance event on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Llanberis where solo runners or teams of up to five complete as many ascents as possible. The race is UTMB indexed and partners with Cancer Research Wales.

Run along the historic Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, a 3.5 mile tunnel under the Pennines, with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options on 11 July 2026 in Slaithwaite. Friendly trail event with bespoke medal and feed stations.

Multi-distance trail event around Ambleside with fully waymarked ultra courses, validated GPX files, GPS tracking for the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

A long AL-category fell race in Wasdale on 11 July 2026, covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre-entry only, field limit 250, mandatory FRA tracker and full FRA kit required.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of climb on Sunday 12 July 2026. Pre entry is £8 and on day entry £10; the route is marked, marshals are present and free parking is available.

A point to point run of around 11 miles from Bury Train Station to Rawtenstall Station that begins on the sound of a steam train whistle. The steam train follows the route so friends and family can travel by train to watch runners along the..

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

An evening AS fell race in St John’s Chapel covering 7 km with 400 m of ascent, out and back to the summit of Chapelfell Top. The unflagged route requires fell running experience, navigation skills and specified compulsory kit.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A mid summer fell race from Totley AC pavilion across Totley and Blacka Moor, covering about 6.7 km with roughly 270 m of climb. The route uses public footpaths and includes steep technical descents such as Piper Gate.

An uphill only 6 km race with 850 m of ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale to the Swirral Edge trig point. The route includes steep stepped paths, the Red Tarn Basin flats and easy scrambling near the summit.