Trail Running calendar near Rufford 2026-2027

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the High Peak 40 ultramarathon. This 40 mile event features a mix of trails and roads starting and finishing in the town of Buxton.

Experience a scenic canal-side run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from 5K to an Ultra Marathon. This flat, chip-timed event features a friendly atmosphere, bespoke medals, and post-race treats.

Experience a scenic point to point half marathon along the historic Tissington Trail. This traffic free course features a gentle downhill gradient and stunning views across the Derbyshire Dales.

Experience rugged trail running in the iconic Lake District with five course distances ranging from 9 km to 52 km. Navigate technical fells and glacial lakes starting from the historic village of Grasmere.

Classic fell race in Kettlewell, Yorkshire Dales: 4 mile route with 475 m climb over rugged upland terrain. Open to 16+ with pre entry or entry on the day, teams welcome and free parking for entrants.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

Gather a team of four for this unique relay in Uppermill featuring two road legs and two fell legs. Experience hilly circuits and moorland terrain in a community event designed to bridge different running disciplines.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Experience a unique trail run through the historic 200 acre Raby Castle estate where you can race past medieval towers and roaming deer on woodland paths. Choose between 5km 10km and half marathon distances.

Experience a hilly trail run through the heart of Yorkshire Bronte Country. This single lap event features a scenic course from Haworth to Hebden Bridge and concludes with a race memento and a hot meal for every finisher.

Enjoy a relaxed morning of running or walking through the scenic Yorkshire countryside in Knaresborough. Choose between 10K and Half Marathon distances with hot food and a finisher medal waiting at the end.

Run a scenic 10km through Cannock Chase Forest's woodland and heath with live chip timing and a finisher medal. Canicross friendly and offering a post race snack and drink, this event blends great trails with a welcoming vibe.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage valleys of the Lake District National Park across four distances, from a 22km trail to a 184km ultra. The event donates a portion of entry fees to conservation and offers ITRA points. Entries for the longes..

Experience a scenic trail run passing up to eight reservoirs and iconic Yorkshire landmarks. With distances from a half marathon to a 34 mile ultra, this event offers beautiful waterside vistas and a supportive atmosphere.

Event Overview The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon held on a looped course around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The second edition is scheduled for Saturday 26 September 2026, starting and finishing at The Piazza in M..

Experience a licensed 10 km fell race starting from Orton C of E Primary School featuring 258 meters of elevation. This event includes specific junior categories and a team competition for groups of three runners.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

This is a demanding AL category fell race over roughly 22 km with 1535 m of ascent, featuring a new anticlockwise route. It starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, is a Lakeland Classics Trophy counter, and strictly requires traditional..

Thieveley Pike Fell Race The Thieveley Pike Fell Race takes place on Saturday 26th September. It is a category AS fell race. The course is 4.3 miles (7 km) long with 1310 ft (400 m) of ascent. Registration is at St John’s Church Hall in Hol..

The Ladybower Reservoir 52K is a challenging trail loop on 26 September 2026. Runners will face steep climbs and fast runnable sections around the Peak District reservoir. The event features full logistics support and well-stocked aid stati..