Trail Running calendar near Rufford 2026-2027

A 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington on 16 June 2026, based at the Whitakers Arms. The event is Race 7 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series with a £6 entry on the day.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2026 covering 6.8 km with 305 m of climb around Lea Green, Matlock. Entry on the day is available for £7 and juniors may run free with the main race.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.

Experience an 8 km trail race at Wirral Country Park as part of a summer competition series. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and series awards.

A midweek fell race at Tal y Mignedd Campsite in Nantlle Valley featuring a 6.7 km route with 520 m of ascent. The event is part of the North Wales Mid Week Series and includes junior races across multiple age categories.

A Peak District fell race around Castleton supporting the local cave rescue team. The course is 8.5 km with 370 m ascent, partially flagged, runs under FRA rules, and has specific kit and navigation requirements.

A short fell race from the Langstrath Country Inn near Keswick covering 7.5 km with about 430 m of ascent. The route includes rough paths, a flagged compulsory section through an SSSI, marshals on the course, and on the day entry with a fee..

A fell race from Ogden Water Visitor Centre in the South/West Pennines covering 5 km with about 300 m of climb. Day-of-event entry is available with set fees and the minimum age is 16.

Join a challenging 5.3 km fell race in the South West Pennines from Whitworth Scout Hut on Wed 17 Jun 2026, with 360 m of climb. Entry on the day is £5 and all finishers get a beer, with prizes for the first three men and first three ladies..

A midweek memorial trail race around Frodsham Hill organised by Helsby Running Club, covering 8.4 km with 370 m of ascent. The route is marked and marshalled, chip-timed, licensed by the TRA, and open to runners aged 17 and over.

A hill race at Maeshafn covering 7.2km with 458m of ascent. Entry is on the day for £4 and parking is limited.

Rodney's Pillar is a provisional 5.2 km race on 17 June 2026 with 280 m of ascent. Entry is by pre-entry or on the day with fees of £7 pre-entry and £10 on-the-day.

An evening 10 km trail race around the high points of Milford and Brocton on Cannock Chase. The course is self navigation with route arrows and a suggested GPX file; entry is £10 and any profits go to Muscular Dystrophy.

An evening 5 km trail race at Newmillerdam Country Park on 17 June 2026, following a single undulating woodland loop by the lake. Overall trophies and age-category awards are offered, with basic facilities and on-site registration.

A trail event at Forcett Park on 18 June 2026 offering 5km and 10km lapped courses through pasture, tracks and woodland. Courses are fully marked and include finishers food and an optional coaster medal.

A pop up summer event at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 18 June 2026 offering 5k and 10k races with pay on the day entry, a jumble medal and post race food and drink.

On 18 June 2026 the Beamsley Beacon race covers 5.5 miles with about 1100 ft of climb, starting at St Peters Church Hall in Addingham and reaching the stone cairn at the Beacon. Entry is £5 and parking next to the hall is limited.

A 4.5 miles fell race from the playing fields by Grindleford Pavilion through Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate and Padley Gorge, with a river crossing near the finish. The route is marshalled and partially taped and has a minimum age of 16.

The X-Trail 10k on 18 June 2026 opens The Tour at Oldham Rugby Club, running through Daisy Nook and Park Bridge Country Parks. Entry options include a full Tour entry and a standalone 10k with listed fees.

An 8 km fell race around Millers Dale on 19 June 2026 with 180 m of ascent, following the Monsal Trail and returning via Cheedale stepping stones. Entry is limited to 200 and the minimum age is 18.