Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

This three-hour mountain marathon score event unfolds in the Peak District's Derbyshire Dales. Run solo or with a partner in a timed navigation challenge. A pre-printed map, hot drinks, and post-race flapjack are provided.

A score format fell running event in the Peak District near Alstonefield on 6 December 2026. Competitors have three hours to choose routes, visit controls and score points while carrying mandatory safety kit.

Trail event at Whinlatter with 8K and 5K route options over forest roads and trails. Courses are marked, chip timed, and may change if forest works affect the Seat How route.

A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.

A night trail in Llangollen covering 8 km and 5 mi with 244 m of climb. The route is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.

A trail running event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering three distances from 12 to 32 miles, route checkpoints, mandatory safety kit and trackers for ultramarathon runners. Finishers receive a medal and event T shirt.

A 21 mile circular winter run or walk from Mytholmroyd Community Centre over Midgley, Wadsworth, Heptonstall and Erringden moors, with mandatory winter kit, a Santa hat and a small gift for the Bran Tub, plus a hot meal and showers after th..

A winter walking and running event in Holmfirth with three looped routes of 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles and 4.2 miles. Advanced entry is via SI Entries with a 150 person limit; refreshments and a finish meal are included.

A 24 hour trail challenge from Maes Carafanau Llanbenwch in the Vale of Clwyd with visits to six trig points in out and back legs. Options include a four trig route and entries for solo runners or teams of three.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

A night fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top, covering 6.6 km with 370 m of ascent on an unmarked route. Navigation, extensive mandatory kit and proof of prior off path navigation experience are required.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint suppor..

A 4.9-mile fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park organised by Wharfedale Harriers. The senior event is over 16s only, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing, online pre-entry and on-the-day entry available.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley offering 5k and 10k circuits plus a virtual option. All entrants are chip timed and receive a bespoke Solstice Strider medal.

A Boxing Day fell race around Blacka Moor and Totley Moor near Totley. The 7.8 km course climbs 270 m, costs £8 and supports S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue with mandatory FRA best practice kit required.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.