Trail Running calendar near Shap 2026-2027

The Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost will take place in Otley on Saturday 25 July 2026.

Aldermans Ascent is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of climb near Greenfield, Oldham. The route visits Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks and is a counter in the 2026 English Fell Running Championships.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.

A Category BM fell race on 25 July 2026 covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent around Calderbrook. Event HQ is at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields and team prizes for men and women.

A 5 km Pretty Muddy obstacle course through Sefton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across gravel and grass. The route has mild undulations, uses wave starts every 15 minutes, and is for participants aged 13 and over.

Trail races at Piglove By The River in Leeds on 26 July 2026, with an ultra of about 43 to 45 km and a half of about 22 km. The flat riverside course is waymarked, passes nature reserves, and includes water stations, a medal and a pint.

A 28.5 km moorland fell race around Holme Moss on 26 July 2026, featuring Pennine Way sections and steep climbs. Entry is restricted to experienced runners with mandatory kit and navigation skills, and registration is at Cartworth Moor Cric..

This 14 km fell run in the Yorkshire Dales starts from historic Bolton Castle. The route includes 305 metres of climb and welcomes teams. Records show a fast, competitive history for this FRA-permitted event.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

A 10 km fell race at Lee Mill Quarry in the South/West Pennines on 29 July 2026. The course climbs 332 m, teams are allowed and entry on the day costs £5; the event is the first in the Rossendale Mid Week series.

The Woodham Burn 5k will take place in Newton Aycliffe on Wednesday 29 July 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Evening 5 km and 10 km races from Piglove By The River in Leeds, on flat riverside trails along the Trans Pennine Trail. Limited entry, basic facilities, and a courtesy drink for finishers.

Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.

An evening pop-up running event in Skipton offering 5 km and 10 km races, pay-on-the-day places, a jumble medal and post-race hot food with drink options.

Join the Heart Of The Lakes Rydal Round, a scenic Lake District fell run of 9 miles with 915 m climb around Rydal Park. Entry is on the day and the race opens Ambleside Sports; sports field admission applies.

A two day fitness festival at Druridge Bay Country Park combining timed ultra races, a functional fitness endurance event, live music, food and wellness activities. Heart Break Lake offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 4 hour timed races with solo,..

A women only 50 km ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge and Haworth with 5,000 feet of ascent, vegan friendly checkpoints about every 6 miles, trackers, baggage storage, sanitary products and a finisher medal.

A 37 mile loop through the North Pennines AONB run in reverse along Isaac's Tea Trail on 1 August 2026. Options include solo ultra or three person relay, with checkpoints, downloadable GPX, event tracker and a 12 hour cut off.

A 36 mile ultra along the Esk Valley Way from Castleton to Whitby Harbour with 4,054 ascent, full way marking and live GPS tracking. Entries are limited to 50 and the minimum age is 20.