Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A half marathon along the traffic free Tissington Trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne with scenic views over the Derbyshire Dales. Races run on Saturday and Sunday 19 and 20 September 2026 with coaches to the start and a bespoke medal for f..

A Backyard Ultra at West Shields Farm where runners complete a 4.1 mile loop on the hour until one remains. The route mixes farmland, single track and woodland with food stations, tracking and on-site medical cover.

A trail event around Grasmere in the Lake District offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across rugged fells, technical descents and mountain summits. Outposts, mandatory safety kit and a plastic free policy are enforced.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

Teams of four combine two road laps with two fell legs around Uppermill and Saddleworth Moor, covering roughly 3 miles and 2.5 miles per leg. Entries open 28 January 2026 and the entry fee is £20 per team.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite near Keswick on 19 September 2026. Flagged forest tracks and open fell include checkpoints at Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How while proceeds support Thornt..

Trail and ruck run event at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 September 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km ruck runs with weighted packs and a solo challenge. Live chip timing, merchandise for finishers and prizes for top competitors.

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

A Classic AL Welsh fell race in Llanberis on 19 September 2026 that visits several Eryri summits, including Snowdon and Glyder Fawr. Options are a 28 km route with 2600 m ascent or a 14 km route with 1350 m ascent.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in Bronte Country on 20 September 2026, organised by Sue Ryder. The single-lap hilly course includes water and toilets, and all finishers receive a pie and peas meal and a race memento.

Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

A 10 km trail running event at Cannock Chase on 20 September 2026, organized by Wild Deer Events. Entry is listed at £27 and tickets were made available from 18 December 2025.

A three hour score-format fell race in the Peak District where runners choose their own routes and navigate to controls. Solo and pair entries are accepted across multiple age categories as part of a four-race series.

Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.

A charity trail run along parts of the original S&DR railway near Eaglescliffe, offering 10 mile and 5 mile courses, medals for finishers, and proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

A multi day continuous 286 km mountain race across Wales with over 11,000 metres of ascent. Enter solo or in teams of three or six; the course links Llanberis, Yr Wyddfa, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan with five supported checkpoints.