Trail Running calendar near Rainow 2025-2026

The Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race, organized by Todmorden Harriers, is a fast mid-summer out-and-back fell running event held in Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley. Covering approximately 5 miles with 305 meters of ascent, the course features sharp climbs onto the moors and a runnable stretch to Crow Hill, in..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event held near historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. The course covers approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) across paths, tracks, and country lanes, offering a varied and scenic route. The event starts from the Hopwood Colle..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each run..

Eshton Moor, formerly known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a scenic 5-mile cross country race organized by Wharfedale Harriers in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. The course features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way track, crossing Eshton Moor, a river, and sur..

The Arncliffe Gala, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) Championship, takes place in Arncliffe Village Green, North Yorkshire. The main fell race covers 1.6 miles with a challenging 400 feet (120 meters) climb. Starting from the village green, the course ascends steeply to a su..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

Open to Offas is a long-established walking and running challenge held in northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The routes ascend the scenic Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge,..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run held in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. The race starts and finishes at Holmesfield Village Hall, Dronfield, and features a scenic loop through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys. Runners navigate undulating co..

The Bradway Blitz is a scenic seven-mile trail race held at Bradway Community Hall on the edge of the Peak District National Park near Sheffield, Derbyshire. This self-guided loop course takes runners through beautiful woodland paths, rolling farmland, and includes a few challenging hills, offering..

The Ribble Runfest, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Café by the River Ribble. The course features scenic parklands including Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, with mostly flat, hard-surface paths a..

The Bearwood Blast is a chip-timed trail running event held at Bearwood Farm in Pembridge, Herefordshire. Featuring 5k and 10k distances, the race offers a scenic, undulating course through the Herefordshire countryside. Runners traverse a mix of grassy verges, farm tracks, and woodland paths, with..

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1,175 ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms and finishing under the bandstand opposite the pub. Runners ascend through Swart..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is a timed running event held at Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms near York. Participants run loops of a 3.65-mile flat course on paved paths, avoiding service tracks, with a route passing York College. The event encourages camaraderie, featuring a section where runners..

Moel Famau 24 is a challenging 12 or 24-hour hill and trail running event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, Wales. Participants tackle a demanding 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap, completing as many laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes solo runners a..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail running event held in Otley, UK, following the scenic Six Dales Trail to Pateley Bridge and back. The race offers multiple distances: half marathon (13 miles), 20 miles, 32 miles, and an ultra 50-mile option, with elevation gains ranging from 1,7..

The VJ Day Challenge is a timed running event held in Hull at Poorhouse Lane, featuring a 6-hour challenge where participants can run distances from 5k up to an ultra marathon. The course is a flat, out-and-back route along a tarmac path on an old railway line, with a lap measuring 4.37 miles. Short..