Trail Running calendar near Shap 2026-2027

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A 10 km trail race at Northumberlandia on 18 July 2026 using the landform and nearby countryside, with a one mile children’s fun run, water station, way marked course and a bespoke finisher medal.

A fell race in Ingleton during the village Gala on 18 July 2026. The **11 km** course climbs to the summit of Ingleborough via a public footpath and returns to the gala field, and is held under FRA rules with mandatory kit checks.

Experience a focused fell race on the Isle of Man featuring a 4.5 km course with 150 meters of elevation. This Summer Hill league counter event starts from the Ardwhallan Outdoor Pursuit Centre.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit in the Yorkshire Dales from Harmby Village Hall via Wensleydale and Swaledale with an ascent of Great Shunner Fell. Electronic trackers are used and entrants must be 18 or over.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A four leg mixed team fell relay in Eskdale on 18 July 2026, testing navigation and endurance over unflagged mountain terrain. Teams of eight must be experienced fell runners; proceeds support St Bega’s Primary School.

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

A 19.8 km clockwise horseshoe of the Kentmere Valley with 1006 m of climb including Ill Bell, High Street and Kentmere Pike. The race follows FRA rules, has strict kit and cutoff requirements and is based at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

A trail half marathon on the Pennine Way starting and finishing in Bowes, with varied terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited parking. Water and snacks are provided on route and at the finish.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Flat two lap 5 mile trail race in Ashington Community Woods on 21 July 2026 with free parking a short walk from HQ, finishers' gifts and prizes, and a £1 donation per entry to Friends of the Woods.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Trail races through the private grounds of Aske Hall in Richmond, North Yorkshire, offering 5km and 10km single lap routes across pasture, tracks and woodland. The course can be muddy so trail shoes are recommended.

Marked trail races on the private Aske Hall estate offering 5km and 10km courses across pasture, tracks and woodland with finishers food and an optional coaster medal.

Evening pop up races at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July 2026 feature 5k and 10k routes, on site parking, food and a finisher jumble medal. Payment is accepted on the day or online.

A new trail 10k around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on 23 July 2026. The course has 175 m elevation, marked and marshalled with spot prizes and proceeds donated to local causes.

Two long distance trail races around the Lake District on 24 to 26 July 2026, with a 100 mile loop from Coniston and a 50 mile race starting at Dalemain Estate.

A 10 km trail race at RSPB St Aidan's Country Park in Swillington, Leeds, held on a Friday evening in July. The route follows public footpaths and bridleways with mostly flat and undulating sections and is limited to 300 runners.