Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

An organised 7.3 km route around Darley Dale featuring forest trails, long climbs and technical descents, finishing across a field after a steep final ascent to Oker Trig Point.

A two-lap fell race of 6 km with 370 m of climb around Cartworth Moor, organised by Holmfirth Harriers with marked and marshalled routes and on-the-day entry.

A new 5.5 miles fell race around Flagg in the Peak District, relaunched after the 1980s with advance entry priced at £7.

Multi-distance towpath races in Saltaire from 5k to ultra with regular feed stations, finisher medal and short walk from Saltaire train station.

A moorland fell race around Ilkley with a 35 km loop and a 21 km point to point option. The unmarked route crosses multiple moors, has two aid stations and requires runners to use a GPX or route map.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on a 5.8 km loop with 400 m ascent per lap, offering solo, pairs and team entries plus on-site camping and timed lap scoring.

A mountain running weekend in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri / Snowdonia on 15 August 2026 with four skyraces from 16 km to 55 km over high, technical terrain.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.

A 13.6 mile trail half in the Eden Valley on 16 August 2026, largely off-road with 1330 ft of ascent and a five hour cut off.

A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs on bridleways, including an out and back to Hollingworth Lake and about 275 m of ascent.

Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.

A 22.5 km fell race over the Howgill Fells with 1830 m ascent, mandatory kit and navigation required, strict cutoffs and limited entries.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

A two hour, in-person introduction to trail running at Ardsley Reservoir with supported guidance, practical gear tips, and optional trial trail shoes.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

Approx 5 mile undulating trail at Treeton with supportive marshals and post race refreshments at the cricket club.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.