Trail Running calendar near Rufford 2026-2027

Experience a guided 50 km mountain run across the 15 peaks of Snowdonia. This non competitive event features professional mountain leaders, transport, and premium food stations as you traverse the classic 3000 foot giants of Wales.

Experience a 100 km circumnavigation of Leeds on this rural trail ultra. Navigate through parks and villages following the historic Owl waymarkers with full support and checkpoints along the way.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Challenge yourself on this 17.1 km out and back fell race across the scenic fells of Upper Teesdale with 560 meters of climbing and navigation based terrain.

Experience a 47 mile way-marked trail ultra around Lake Windermere. Open to runners and walkers, this anticlockwise loop offers 24 hours to complete a scenic course through the beautiful Lake District.

Experience a classic off road event featuring 26.2 and 14.8 mile courses through moorland and woods. Enjoy well stocked feed stations and hot food at the finish of this volunteer run fell race.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with trail runs starting from Bakewell Showground. Choose between three distances that pass by the River Derwent and the historic Chatsworth House.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

Experience a scenic 10 km trail run through the heart of the Yarrow Valley. This single lap course features woodland paths riverside trails and river crossings during the peak of autumn color.

Experience the beautiful trails of the Colne Valley with this six mile race over moorland and woodland. Enjoy a fully marshalled route featuring a climb up Slaithwaite Moor followed by a fast descent to Zapato Brewery.

Take on the Peak District Challenge, an overnight then Saturday walking and running event from Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles for teams or experienced solo runners. Follow GPX routes, enjoy checkpoints, Mountain Leaders and..

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.

Experience an ultra distance adventure through North Yorkshire on classic limestone trails. Complete the 70km circuit of the three peaks or extend your journey to 100km through the inspiring scenery of Great Shunner Fell.

Experience a 50 km ultra marathon through the inspiring North Yorkshire scenery and limestone trails. This event follows historic routes to the summit of Pen-y-Ghent and offers team support and post-race catering in Hawes.

Brutal Extreme Triathlons in Llanberis, North Wales challenge athletes with a lake swim, tough open road bike laps and a final climb of Snowdon via the Llanberis Path. Enter solo or as a relay team and test your limits on wild terrain.