Trail Running calendar near Rawtenstall 2026-2027

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

A 10 km running safari at Yorkshire Wildlife Park on 26 April 2026, organised with Curly's Athletes to support the Wildlife Foundation. The mixed surface single loop course is UK Athletics licensed and entry includes park access.

A marathon and half marathon on the traffic free Tissington Trail in Derbyshire on 26 April 2026, using a 13 mile former railway route between Ashbourne and Buxton. Advance and on the day entry options are noted.

Run the undulating trails of Delamere Forest on a 21k or 42k course. The event starts at the visitor centre and requires runners to carry specific mandatory kit. This is a UTMB Index race.

A category AM fell race on 26 April 2026 based at Torside Car Park. The route covers 12.9 km / 8 miles with 452 m ascent on the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back.

A hilly half marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 26 April 2026 with chip timing, water stations and mile markers. Entry fees start at £24, entries are limited to 500 and close on 20 April 2026.

A classic fell race in the Peak District, the Kinder Downfall covers 15.4km with 600m of ascent. Full FRA kit and previous fell running experience are mandatory for this BM-category event. The race starts and registers in Hayfield village.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

A 7 km beginners fell race on Cockfield Fell organised by Durham Fell Runners. Two 3.5 km laps with the first lap run as a group to show the route, no map or prior experience required.

A marked fell race over 4.6 miles of fields and tracks in Penistone. No navigation is needed on the marshalled BS category course. It honors club stalwart Ian Charlesworth.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Tackle the Lords Seat Fell race at Whinlatter Visitor Centre, an 8 km route with 430 m of climb across scenic, rugged fells. Entry on the day only £7 cash, with junior races and a start from the visitor centre car park.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near the Pennine Bridleway, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Third race of a three week spring series with prizes and funds donated to local causes.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

The CBTE Esk Valley Epic is a 36-mile ultra-distance trail event on May 2, 2026. Starting and finishing in Glaisdale, the route follows the scenic Esk Valley Walk and includes significant elevation. Entry includes a medal, t-shirt, and refr..

A 14 km Lake District fell race with 1,065 m of ascent and summit checkpoints on Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18 and an entry limit of 300; proceeds support Coniston Mountain Rescue Team.

A BM category fell race from Diggle Hotel across moorland and Pennine terrain covering 10 miles with 1700 ft of climb, finalising with a community cake competition and prizes for decoration and taste.