Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

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..

Tackle the classic Peak Forest Fell Race in the Peak District, a tough 9.7 km course with 247 m of climb across rugged moorland. Well marshalled, the race finishes in the village with hot drinks and cakes.

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.

Join this evening fell race in St John's Chapel, Weardale, for a tough 7 km out and back with 400 m of ascent to the summit of Chapelfelltop. Expect rough terrain and basic navigation; maps and cafe refreshments available in the village.

Tackle the Blisco Dash in the Lake District from the Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, an exhilarating 8 km / 5 miles fell race climbing 609 m for breathtaking views and a real test of legs. Entry on the day only and teams are welcome.

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.

Join Totley AC for the Blacka Moor Chase, a scenic trail race of about 7 km across Totley Moor and Blacka Moor Woods with a steep, technical descent via Piper Gate. Expect rural charm, pavilion facilities and a lively club atmosphere.

Tackle the Swirral Grind 850 on 17 July 2026 in Patterdale, a pure uphill mountain race covering 6 km with 850 m of ascent. Expect steep paths, a runnable ridge finish and a unique recycled paper mache seed bomb finisher medal.

Race on Helvellyn in the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme, 28 km with 2700 m ascent, knife edge ridges, scree and five graded scrambles. Vetted entry guarantees a serious mountain test with GPS tracking, safety team and a post race meal.

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra, a 57 km mountain race from Patterdale with 3700 m of ascent across exposed ridges like Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Expect technical terrain, strong safety support, tracking and ITRA points.

Run the classic ridges of St Sunday Crag in the Lake District on 18 July 2026 with 29 km and 2050 m of ascent over technical mountain trails. An approachable entry level sky race with full safety support, timing and post race meal.

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and aim for all 14 Snowdonia peaks in one epic guided route from Pen Y Pass. Choose a 20 hour push or a two day option with qualified leaders, support stops and run or walk paces.

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.

Place Fell 15 is a 15 km, 680 m ascent semi technical trail around Ullswater, starting and finishing at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Expect rugged trails, sweeping views and an eco medal with vegan soup at the finish.

Join She Strides Metric Marathon, a scenic 26 km trail from Hebden Bridge across moorland past Stoodley Pike and reservoirs. Marked route, on course support and a finishers medal make this a memorable day out.

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.

Take on a scenic 50 mile circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with about 5,500 ft of ascent and a climb of Great Shunner Fell. The route starts and finishes in Harmby and offers a generous 22 hour limit for experienced walkers and runners.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

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.