Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A technical 29 km sky race with 2050 m ascent on St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells in the Lake District. It features a fully marked mountain course, electronic tracking, a feed station and a post-race vegan meal.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 feet across Snowdonia, offered as a 20 hour challenge or a two day option on 18 July 2026. The route is about 50 km with roughly 4000 m of ascent and includes exposed sections such as Crib G..

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The out and back route passes Stoodley Pike, is waymarked with marshals and a water station, and includes a medal for all finishers.

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell and a 22 hour limit. Entry is by SI Entries only and places are limited.

A short fell race in Cracoe on 19 July 2026 covering 4.2 km with about 274 m of climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent. Pre entry and entry on the day are available and junior races run beforehand.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A professionally guided three day loop of northern Snowdonia visiting 47 tops over just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups return each night to Capel Curig; places are limited and the open event cost is £749.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

A two-lap, five mile trail race through Alderley Park on 21 July 2026 with chip timing and a technical finisher t-shirt. The event offers prize categories for overall and veteran finishers and on-site facilities including free parking and b..

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Run Stately Trails: Aske at Aske Hall for an evening 5 km or 10 km loop, with a 5 km walk option. Limited to 200 runners, this mostly flat but muddy estate course winds through pastures and woodland for a scenic country trail.

A trail event at Aske Hall on 23 July 2026 offering 5km and 10km routes across pasture, tracks and woodland on private parkland. Walkers may enter the 5km and finishers food plus an optional coaster medal are available.

Join Its Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 for a friendly 5k or 10k Summer Series run. Free parking and evening or on the day registration, with a medal, hot food and a drink for every finisher.