Trail Running calendar near Rossendale 2026-2027

A historic short fell race on 12 August 2026 around Eccles Pike, covering 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb and Buxworth Memorial Club as Race HQ. The event is popular and often sells out, with day numbers collection and parking guidance provid..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

Join this classic Keswick fell race in the Lake District on Wed 12 Aug 2026 for a lively 4.7 mile trail challenge with 280 m climb and a summit of Latrigg. On the day entries are welcome, fee £5 and runners must be 16 or older.

Experience a 7.3 km trail race through the scenic Derwent Valley featuring forest paths and technical descents. Conquer a steep climb to the Oker Trig Point for panoramic views before a fast downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunched 5.5 mile fell race in Flagg on 14 August 2026, running off road through fields, lanes and country roads toward Pomeroy and Chelmorton with a downhill return to the village. Pre-entry £7, race-day £8.

A multi-distance towpath event in Saltaire offering routes from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations, on-course marshals, finisher medals and nearby train and parking access.

Ilkley Skyline offers 35 km and 22 km fell running routes across the moors around Ilkley, starting and finishing at The Hermit in Burley Woodhead. The unmarked courses require a GPX or route map and include checkpoints and two aid stations.

A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on Moel Famau using a 7.51 km loop with 511 m ascent per lap. Solo runners and teams can complete as many laps as they choose while using on site camping and support facilities.

The Rusland 5 Fell Race will take place in Rusland on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Explore the scenic Eden Valley on this self navigated trail half marathon passing through woodlands and riverside paths. Open to runners and walkers, this mixed terrain course offers a true taste of the Cumbrian countryside.

The Piethorne Fell Race will take place in Milnrow on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Keswick Sports Fell Race will take place in Braithwaite on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

The Sedbergh Hills Fell Race will take place in Sedbergh on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

A trail half marathon in the North York Moors on 16 August 2026 covering about 13.1 miles with multiple ascents of Roseberry Topping. Limited to 50 runners, five hour cut off, mandatory safety kit and a bespoke finisher medal.

Fell races for juniors and seniors take place at the Lakeland Country Fair, including a senior 8.5 km route to the summit of Coniston Old Man. Entry to the races is free on the day though Country Fair admission applies.

Shipman Knotts is a fell running event at Maggs How, Kentmere on 18 August 2026, organised by Helm Hill Runners. Entry is £6; parking is limited and the new parking area is a 10-minute walk uphill to registration.

A traditional agricultural and horticultural show in Hawkshead, Cumbria, featuring produce displays, livestock sections, trade stands and a fell race. Online entry forms and schedules are published for exhibitors and competitors.