Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.

The Inflatable 5K at Donington Park on 17 April 2027 is a lap-based inflatable obstacle run with giant slides, tunnels and five music zones. Distances range from 2.5 km to 15 km and include hydration, medical cover and a finisher medal.

A 102 mile ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, a 32 hour cut off and live GPS tracking. The event is TRA licensed and awards ITRA and UTMB points.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

Trail canicross in Dodd Wood with fully marked routes and views across Bassenthwaite lake. Two options are offered: an 8K with 370 m ascent or a 5K with 210 m ascent; chip timed with GPX files available.

Point-to-point 50 km and 100 km trail routes along the North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor on 24 April 2027. Routes combine long coastal sections and inland hills with aid stations, tracking, chip timing and medical cover.

An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.

A marked, chip timed Whinlatter race with two route choices around Seat How including an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter option; dogs may run with harnesses provided.

A 10 kilometre running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park, organised by Curly's Athletes and supporting the Wildlife Foundation. The single loop mixed surface course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon from Malham through the Yorkshire Dales featuring 2593 m ascent, the Yorkshire Three Peaks and five staffed checkpoints; licensed by the TRA with 750 places and an 18 hour cut-off.

Trail running at Staveley, Cumbria with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes on marked, marshalled trails, varied terrain and an event village offering music, food and merchandise.

A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.

A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.

The Race for Life Pretty Muddy York will take place in Fulford on Sunday 2 May 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

A Peak District fell race from Rainow Institute covering 8 km (5 miles) with 230 m of climb. Pre-entry is required and opens 1 March 2027; fees are £9 for members and £10 for non-members.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on marked paths with refreshments, a bespoke medal and medical cover.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Weston Park is an obstacle course across paths, tracks and grass with some hills and on site parking. Entrants must be at least 13 and take part in staggered wave starts while raising funds for Cancer Research UK.