Trail Running calendar near Preston 2026-2027

Join the Eldwick Gala fell race in the South West Pennines, a scenic but testing 3 mile course with 168 m climb and short junior races. Limited to 200 runners, this community event blends tough trails and festival fun.

A multi stage trail running enduro around Sheffield with 11 individually timed stages making up 20 km of a 24 km route. Each stage is timed and there is an overall time, with a post race festival and entries for solo or pair runners.

A fundraising walking and running event in Kettlewell, Wharfedale, offering routes from 4.5 to 17 miles. Organised by the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association, proceeds support the local mountain rescue team.

A two-day OCR mud run at Bramham Park with up to 40 obstacles and a range of adult and junior distances; team entries and charity partnerships are featured.

Trail races at Honister Slate Mine combine mountain running with about 700 m of underground tunnels. Courses are waymarked and marshaled, require basic mountain safety kit, and are open to runners aged 16 and over.

A muddy 5k obstacle course through Tatton Park on mixed grass and gravel, with staggered wave starts and an age limit of 13 and over. Facilities include parking, toilets and refreshments, and participants receive a medal and support materia..

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.

A championship counter in Mungrisdale on 28 June 2026, the Blencathra Fell Race is an 'AM' course of 13K with 825m ascent where the classic route is enforced and navigation and mountain-craft skills are required.

Pretty Muddy is a 5k obstacle event at Victoria Park in Warrington on 28 June 2026, with muddy climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles on a flat mix of grass and tarmac. It requires participants to be 13 or older and carries a minimum fund..

A club-organised 7 mile trail race around Trawden, passing the foothills of Boulsworth and through Wycollar. The course is about 11.3 km with 450 ft of ascent and is held at Trawden Recreation Ground under UK Athletics rules; entry £10.

The Bakewell Pudding Race on 28.06.26 in the Peak District offers adult and junior fell races, fun runs and a little kids fun run at the Recreation Ground in Bakewell, with an FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

A short fell race in the Lake District held as part of the Ullswater Country Fair on 28 June 2026. The 2.4 km course rises about 300 m, has a minimum age of 16 and accepts entry on the day for £5.

A 10 km fell race in Pott Shrigley on Sun 28 Jun 2026, with 280 m of climb and a permit from the FRA. Pre-entry is available with lower member fees and entry on the day is accepted.

The Tor Mile is a fell running event organised by Ramsbottom Running Club on Monday 29 June 2026 in Helmshore. It features a junior race and the Tor Mile Fell Race with registration at The Loom Cafe & Bar.

A five-mile multi-terrain race around Manchester Airport Runway 2, featuring the Bollin Tunnel and a start at Wood Lane, Mobberley. Proceeds go to MNDA and the event currently operates a waiting list.

A 10 km trail race through Stalybridge Country Park and local moorland. Finishers receive a local chip muffin voucher for completing this event organized by Crazy Legs Events.

A short but steep fell race at Padarn Lake in Llanberis over 3.1 km with 192 m climb. The event includes junior races, has a noted male and female course record, and serves as a warm down for the midweek series.

An evening trail race in Shirtcliffe Woods organised by Handsworth Roadhogs, run over two laps totalling 5.25 miles (8.5 km). Entry is online only with fees of £6 for UKA affiliated and £8 for unaffiliated runners.

Gategill Fell Race on Wed 1 Jul 2026 in the Lake District is a short steep 3.6 km climb that tests hill running and grit. On the day entries only, wear grippy shoes and enjoy refreshments as proceeds support the local community.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.