Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay on a 7 km loop and a 22 km individual race over two 11 km laps. The event includes camping, food vendors, live timing, talks and on-site facilities.

Approximately 12k mainly off road at Rother Valley Country Park with a signed course and marshals. Finishers receive a mug and goody bag and there will be tea, coffee and plenty of cakes.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park, Wakefield with varied terrain and rolling hills. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and basic facilities such as refreshments and toilets are available on site.

A ten person relay following the Barnsley boundary across roads, tracks and footpaths, covering about 72 miles and 7,350 ft of ascent. Teams run individual legs, times are aggregated and results are announced by category.

A classic fell race around Buttermere Village of just over 9 miles with over 4000 ft of ascent, featuring steep rocky climbs, ridge running and long technical descents. Team entries and designated race parking are provided.

A continuous 108 mile race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit. The route passes Kinder Plateau, Malham Cove and Pen y Ghent and includes over 5,400 metres of ascent and checkpoint support.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg across the Snowdon Range from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis on 14 June 2026. The 20 km route includes about 1,900 m of ascent and is led in small groups by qualified mountain leaders.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

A 9.7 km fell race on 14 June 2026 near Norden, Rochdale, climbing 396 m. Registration is at Norden Bowling Club with both pre-entry and on-the-day entry and team scoring for the first three finishers.

A family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk in Kirkby Stephen on 14 June 2026. Entry is £5 with under fives free and dogs are welcome on leads.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 in Eccles offers Solo, Doubles and Relay formats combining ten Xercises with repeated 400 m or 800 m runs; entrants must be 18 or older.

A 19.3 km fell race with 914 m of ascent around Abergwyngregyn, part of the North Wales Series 2026. Entry costs £10 and registration is available online or on the day; navigational skills and mountain experience are recommended.

A social 10 km trail run from Kickback Coffee in Macclesfield with free coffee on arrival and a regrouping, inclusive pace. The route climbs onto the Gritstone Trail, crosses stiles, and offers views across the Peak District and Manchester.

A 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington on 16 June 2026, based at the Whitakers Arms. The event is Race 7 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series with a £6 entry on the day.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2026 covering 6.8 km with 305 m of climb around Lea Green, Matlock. Entry on the day is available for £7 and juniors may run free with the main race.

A midweek AM category fell race of 13 km with 914 m ascent across Howgills terrain, mandatory FRA kit and checkpoint cutoffs, supporting local community and mountain rescue.

A five race summer trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday of each month from April to August. Races use a recurring course of about 8K and offer age category prizes, with single race and full series entry options.