Trail Running calendar near Rufford 2026-2027

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

An obstacle course race for dogs and owners on Aske estate near Richmond, North Yorkshire. Routes of 5 km and 10 km feature marked obstacles and an 850 metre assault section through mud and water.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails, led at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops; organised by OutFit with standard and member entry options.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail runs and a sport trail from Jenkins Field in Glenridding around Helvellyn and Ullswater. Multiple distances are well marked and marshalled with age and time limits, local logistics and basic safety measures in place.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

A full and half marathon around Gargrave, North Yorkshire, on a multi-terrain looped course that passes the Broughton Stone Circle. Volunteer run and non-profit, proceeds support a scout's attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 20..

Night trail running at Delamere Forest with a Spooky Halloween theme, reflective course markings and required head torches. Distances include 10k, Half Marathon and a free 1k kids event with medals.

A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.

NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge in Pooley Bridge offers clockwise routes of 20 miles or a 24 miles high level Challenge via Glencoyne, with waymarked paths, checkpoints and a 125 participant limit.

Trail running event on Anglesey offering half marathon and 10K routes through Newborough Forest and along Llanddwyn Beach with coastal views across the Menai Strait to Eryri.

A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.

A trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, organised by St Helens Striders with a 250 place limit and a minimum age of 15. Entries are handled through SiEntries and parking is very limited.

Trail running on scenic Ullswater shores with 10 km and 14 km options, steamer transfers when possible, compulsory kit checks, and contingency routes if boats cannot sail.

An eight-day event in Telford where runners can choose 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon each day; enter any combination of days and receive a medal for each race.

Trail races in Hartington with 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked routes through the Peak District, local cheese samples and a goodie bag.

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026, with a timed one mile run or walk and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.