Trail Running calendar near Royton 2026-2027

A point to point, just over 40 mile Lyke Wake Challenge in July with handicap starts, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and a minimum donation from each entry to mountain rescue teams.

A **50K** trail from Pickering to Whitby that passes eight railway stations, has 3322 ft of ascent, five checkpoints and a 13 hours completion limit; walkers allowed.

Looped trail event in Masham with three hour and six hour options, feed stations every three miles, a signed course, bespoke medal and finish treats including a beer and sausage sandwich.

A summertime 5 mile trail race along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club, with chip timing and profits shared with local charities.

57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.

Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.

Overnight 12-hour endurance event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 mile circuit, with clubhouse facilities, camping available and medals for finishers.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Lincolnshire Showground with climbing, crawling and sliding obstacles, staggered wave starts, age 13 and older and a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.

Inflatable 5K in Knutsford on 17 July 2027 features giant inflatable obstacles across 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, untimed and family friendly.

Participants are dropped at an undisclosed location near Shrewsbury and must make their way back to the event centre without maps or GPS.

Trail metric marathon in Hebden Bridge with an out & back route past Stoodley Pike, water stations at the turnaround and finish, and medals for all finishers.

A 36 miles ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby with live GPS tracking, five checkpoints and listed mandatory kit requirements.

10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments

Women’s only 50k ultramarathon in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, with 5,000 ft of ascent, scenic moorland and woodland, vegan-friendly checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Over two days in late August 2027 Ultras Tour Lancashire offers 50KM+ and 100 mile circular routes through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.

A trail running event from Pelican Park Recreation Ground using the TransPennine Trail toward Hornsea. Flat, well-signed courses with feed stations about every three miles and a range of distances from 5k to marathon.

Two measured trail runs from Cathedral Gardens Manchester through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail with on-course feed stations and race support.

An 8 hour loop event at Rivington Pike where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can, solo or in teams of up to four, with timed results and a medal.

An 8-hour looped running event at Rother Valley Country Park where participants complete as many 5 km laps as they can. Results list laps, total distance and time, and all finishers receive a medal.