Trail Running calendar near Ranton 2026-2027

A 6 km fell race with 305 m of climb, honoring the memory of David Staff. Starting at Sunnyhurst Woods in Darwen, the route heads up towards Darwen Tower and back. The event supports the Cardiac Risk in the Young charity.

A classic AL fell race covering 27 km with nearly 1,500m of climb. This event requires navigational skill and experience, with mandatory kit and strict cut-offs in place. It starts and finishes at Barley Village Hall in late November.

This 5.8-mile trail race takes runners on a scenic circular route over the Marsden Moors, featuring over 1000ft of elevation. Starting and finishing at the cricket club, the event includes varied terrain and finishes with refreshments. Priz..

A late autumn two day trail weekend in Edale covering White Peak and Dark Peak with options of 43 km, 50 km or both days totalling 93 km. GPX files, course notes, on course refreshments, finishers medals and trophies are provided.

Trail races of 21k and 42k through Delamere Forest, passing Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill. The course has kilometre markers, marshals, an event village and finish-line food and freebies.

Join the Padfield Plum Fair Scamper on Sun 22 Nov 2026 for an 8.8 km fell race around Padfield in the Peak District, featuring 320 m of climb and stunning views. Open to runners aged 16+, with pre and on the day entries and limited parking.

Join the Sherwood Christmas 10k, 5k or Junior Run on 22 November 2026 at Sherwood Pines for festive multi terrain forest trails, medals, photos and prizes including best dressed Santa. Proceeds support Shelter.

Run through the scenic trails of Heaton Park in Manchester for a cause. Choose from a 1.5k, 5k, 10k, or half marathon distance at this chip-timed event supporting men's health charity Movember. All finishers get a medal and headband, with p..

The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.

Tackle the Baslow Bolt, a scenic yet testing 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb. On 28 Nov 2026 at St Anne's Church, this community fundraiser finishes with cake and refreshments.

The Loggerheads Half Marathon takes place on a varied 7km loop course through Loggerheads Country Park, completed three times. Runners can enter solo or as part of a three-person relay team, with a generous 3.5-hour cutoff. All finishers re..

The Lee Mill Relays is a demanding 10.7 km team event set in a quarry landscape in Lancashire. Teams of four, either men's, ladies', or mixed, each run the same challenging leg. Full waterproof kit is mandatory for all runners.

Tackle the Famous Grouse Fell Race in Birch Vale on 29 Nov 2026, a spirited 8.4 km Peak District route with plenty of climb. Entry is on the day, register at the Sycamore Inn and enjoy results and prize giving at the pub.

The Bog Trotter 10k is a trail run on a loop course through a Blackpool country park, passing nature reserves and local landmarks. Participants must be over 18, and all finishers get a medal and snacks. Entries close on 28 November 2026.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 5 December 2026, offering a half marathon and a 10K with marked kilometres, course support, a themed medal, water and post-race goodies.

This winter trail run in Alyn Waters Country Park offers 5k and 10k courses, plus a Canicross option. The fully marked routes feature varied terrain. All finishers get a medal and a free kids' dash makes it family friendly.

Festive trail runs at Cannock Chase Birches Valley with 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on undulating woodland routes. Fancy dress is welcome with a best dressed prize, finishers get a medal and photos and proceeds support Shelter.

A winter trail event in the Brecon Beacons from Cwmdu Hall offering 14 km, 10 mile and half marathon routes on technical mountain terrain with marked courses, stocked checkpoints, medical support and a festive gift exchange.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.