Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A 9 km fell race near Stanhope, Co Durham on 6 July 2027 with about 300 m of ascent; entry on the day for £5 and teams of three for men and women are allowed.

A 10 km fell race in the Peak District at Matlock Rugby Club on 7 July 2027 with 250 m of climb; pre-entry required and minimum age 18.

Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.

A point to point, just over 40 mile Lyke Wake Challenge in July with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a minimum donation from each entry to mountain rescue teams.

Trail races in Eryri (Snowdonia) National Park from 10K to a 57 km ultra, starting and finishing in Llanberis on July 10 and 11, 2027.

Looped trail event in Masham with three hour and six hour options, feed stations every three miles, a signed course, bespoke medal and finish treats including a beer and sausage sandwich.

A summertime 5 mile trail race along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club, with chip timing and profits shared with local charities.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

Overnight 12-hour endurance event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with clubhouse facilities, camping available and medals for finishers.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

Inflatable 5K in Knutsford on 17 July 2027 features giant inflatable obstacles across 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, untimed and family friendly.

Participants are dropped at an undisclosed location near Shrewsbury and must make their way back to the event centre without maps or GPS.

A 15.35 km mountain race on 17 July 2027 with 994 m of ascent; entrants must be over 18 and have mountain running experience.

A **26 km** trail run from Hebden Bridge across Stoodley Pike moor with a marked route, a turnaround water station and a finisher medal.

Mountain mountain running in Eryri's Ogwen Valley from Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig with 40K, 25K and 15K routes across high terrain.

10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments

Women’s only 50k ultramarathon in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, with 5,000 ft of ascent, scenic moorland and woodland, vegan-friendly checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Over two days in late August 2027 Ultras Tour Lancashire offers 50KM+ and 100 mile circular routes through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.

Two waymarked city to greenbelt runs from Cathedral Gardens in Manchester: a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail with feed stations, chip timing and GPX route files.