Trail Running calendar near Rufford 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 8.8 km multi terrain run through the paths and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall in Greater Manchester. This limited capacity event features a variety of surfaces and local team prizes.

Join this relaxed summer pop up race along the flat Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley. Choose between a 5k or 10k distance and enjoy a medal, hot food, and a drink at the finish.

Tackle the classic Eshton Moor fell race from Old Hall Farm, Gargrave: 8.3 km with 172 m ascent across rolling York Dales terrain. Entry on the day only, with junior races and a friendly club atmosphere.

Experience a 20 mile summer trail loop through the scenic woodlands and valleys of North Derbyshire. This self navigated race features diverse terrain and rewarding views on the edge of the Peak District.

Experience traditional fell running at Arncliffe Village Green in the Yorkshire Dales. This event features distances from 1.3 km to 3 km for seniors and juniors with challenging climbs over scenic terrain.

Challenge yourself to a scenic 17 km Lake District fell race with about 906 m of ascent across classic high ground around Grey Friar and Old Man. Pre entry only via SI Entries from 14 April and all proceeds support Alzheimer's Research UK.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Explore the Clwydian Hills and Offas Dyke Path in this established North Wales challenge. Choose between 16, 24, or 32 mile routes featuring woodland trails and ridge views for both runners and walkers.

Experience a scenic 13 mile marked route starting from Lowther Castle. Run across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley featuring a river crossing and 1400ft of ascent to support the Eden Valley Hospice.

Experience an accessible introduction to fell running with a mid distance race in the Peak District. Enjoy a fully marshalled route overlooking Manchester and a serving of chips at the finish.

A short, historic fell race from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike and back. The AS classified course is about 3.4 miles with roughly 275 m of climb, offers age category prizes, and includes a small travel voucher incentive.

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.

Ricky's Race is a challenging 7.3 km trail run near Matlock, featuring steep woodland climbs and a final punishing ascent to the Oker Trig Point. The route offers technical descents and spectacular valley views. Registration is online only..

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.

Experience the relaunch of this Peak District fell race featuring a five and a half mile route through fields and lanes with a steady downhill finish back to Flagg Village.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic canal towpaths of Saltaire. With distances from 5k to an Ultra Marathon, runners enjoy a historic world heritage setting and a supportive atmosphere with feed stations every three miles.

Experience a classic fell running route covering eight moors around Ilkley. This unmarked challenge features peak summits and scenic field paths with both 35km and 22km distances starting from Burley Woodhead.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.