Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

Trail Half Marathon and 10K through Delamere Forest on marked, technical woodland trails with chip timing, aid stations and a canicross option, plus eco-friendly measures and on-site race HQ at the visitor centre.

Trail running in Blackpool on a 10K loop with longer race options, views of Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo, drink stations and bespoke finisher medals.

A five mile trail race in Worsley on 27 September 2026 organised by Swinton Running Club. Affiliated and unaffiliated ticket types are listed and on the day entry is available for an extra two pounds subject to availability.

Breidden Hills is an 11.5 km fell race around Criggion, Shropshire with 790 m of ascent. The course is partially marked so navigational skills and kit checks are required, entrants must be over 18 and entry is £8.

MapRun navigation event at Braithwaite Institute in the Lake District on 27 Sep 2026. Category O event using MapRun; pre-entry via SiEntries (£7) or entry on the day (£10). Minimum age 14 with 14–17 year olds accompanied by an adult.

Two fully tracked trail ultras across national trails, with 104 mile and 50 mile options, fooded checkpoints, support runner allowances, and cutoff times of 40 hours and 20 hours respectively.

The District BYU is a Backyard Ultra in an undisclosed Lake District setting with a 4.167 mile loop run each hour until one runner remains. Camping is included and the event is self supported with basic aid station provision.

A four leg fell running relay in the Lake District near Patterdale, raced by teams of eight across mountain terrain. Entry is limited to 70 teams and places are allocated after pre selection with a team fee of £100.

Rowbotham's Round Rotherham is a long distance trail event around South Yorkshire with solo and relay options over 80 km or 50 miles. The undulating route includes about 800 m of climb and is based at the Manvers Waterfront Boat Club.

A two-route event from Buxton Community School into the western Peak District, with long and short courses via Axe Edge and the Goyt Valley. Checkpoints provide refreshments and a hot meal is served at the finish.

Round Ripon Ultra is a 35 mile circular trail race around Ripon and the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, starting and finishing in Studley Roger. A five person relay option and four staffed checkpoints support runners on varie..

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A 35 mile circular trail run from Studley Roger around the northern Ripon Rowel through Nidderdale AONB, with a five-person relay option, staffed checkpoints and a 10 hour time limit.

A coastal off road race from Peasholm Park in Scarborough along the historic Cinder Track. Distances from 5K to marathon, water stations about every 3 miles, on the day bib collection and a Grim Bling finisher medal.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

A cross country race around Thorpe in the Dovedale valleys, featuring a 4 3/4 mile route with a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash is held for under 12s with U12 and U9 categories.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail run through Swaledale and Wensleydale on 4 October 2026, featuring moorland tracks, grassy pasture and a self-navigated Wensleydale loop. Mandatory kit is required and aid stations provide water and food.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.