Trail Running calendar near Ramsbottom 2026-2027

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

Challenge yourself on the Lantern Pike Dash on Sun 17 May 2026 in Little Hayfield, Peak District. This short, steep 2 km climb finishes by the Lantern Pike Inn and welcomes entries on the day for just £3.

Totley Moor is a 10.5 km fell race in the Peak District with roughly 440 m of climb. The fixed, well marshalled route crosses road, track, footpath and moorland and forms the third race in the Totley AC series.

Tackle the classic Mearley Clough Fell Race near Clitheroe, a short but sharp 5.6 km climb across scenic South Pennine fell. Entry on the day and a warming pasta supper make this a friendly, bite sized challenge.

Enjoy a scenic one lap 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill, the village and Styal woods on 19 May 2026, with mixed trail, grass and tarmac and an undulating, picturesque course. Chip timing, a bespoke finisher medal and a charity donation from e..

A short Lake District fell race on 20 May 2026, the Latterbarrow Loop covers 4.8 km with about 250 m of ascent and passes Latter Barrow and Swarth Fell checkpoints. Entry on the day is available, entries are limited to 100.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

Tackle the Batch Bash in All Stretton on Wed 27 May 2026, a steep 4.8 km fell run with 305 m of climb to test your hill legs. Friendly entry options and a capped field keep this a welcoming, lively race day.

A 6 mile out and back trail race at Rivington Tea Room in Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Tickets are listed at £11.60 with an admin fee and an extra charge for entries on the day.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

An evening fell race in Carsington Village featuring 9.5 km and 230 m of ascent, steep hills and varied terrain with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. Pre entry is available and free parking is provided at Sheepwash car park.

A 32-mile point-to-point trail ultramarathon in East Lancashire that links four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails, with map and GPX support, notable climb, and specific kit and navigation requirements.

WEEKEND 9 is a waymarked 25.5 km route in the Howgill Fells with about 1500 m of ascent. It offers loaded and unloaded categories with safety teams on course and concludes with a finisher patch and an end of race pint.

Traditional fell race covering about 11 km with roughly 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring self-navigation and passing three checkpoints under FRA rules. Pre-entry is required and junior races plus a village..

Tackle the Telford T50, a 50 mile trail around scenic Shropshire with views of Ironbridge and the Wrekin on 23 May 2026. Organised by How Hard Can It Be Events, the pre marked course mixes trails and roads with aid stations and cake.

Run Nidderdale is a six mile trail race in Nidderdale with a marked course and marshals. The route passes woodland and moorland, reaches a trig point with valley views, follows the Nidderdale Way past Two Stoops and finishes after a descent..

Race scenic but testing trails through Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District on 24 May 2026, with panoramic lake and mountain views plus steep climbs and fast descents. Half marathon or 10K, medal, refreshments and canicross welcome.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.