Trail Running calendar near Skellingthorpe 2026-2027

A category AM fell race on 26 April 2026 based at Torside Car Park. The route covers 12.9 km / 8 miles with 452 m ascent on the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back.

A Peak District fell race on 26 April 2026 covering about 15.4 km with 600 m climb. Online pre-entry only, 18 plus, limited to 300 runners, full FRA kit required and team categories are available.

A multi terrain *5 km* race at Fineshade Wood on 26 April 2026 set in Northamptonshire woodlands. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a virtual completion option is available.

A family oriented 2.5K and 5K event at Aston Park where every finisher receives a cuddly teddy. The run raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and finishes with a teddy bears picnic.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near the Pennine Bridleway, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Third race of a three week spring series with prizes and funds donated to local causes.

A BM fell race from Diggle Hotel across Pennine moorland, about 16 km with 518 m climb. The routed course uses flagged paths and stone steps, full FRA kit is required, and a cake competition follows the finish.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.

Trail races in Castleton offering two waymarked distances across the Great Ridge and Mam Tor with food from a local bakery. Runners must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

A five mile women only trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open midnight 31 December and on the day entry may be available for an extra £2.

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible; the finish area at Millers Bar features a gong and post race drinks.

An 11 km Calder Valley fell race with 396 m of climb across moorland, visiting Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. The flagged course is FRA licensed; mandatory kit may be required and entry is limited to 200.

Kick off the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series in Methley, Leeds on 5 May 2026 with a flat 5 km towpath run. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, this charity event supports the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and offers prizes and mementos.

A midweek trail and fell race around White Nancy and Kerridge ridge covering about 8 km with 230 m of climb. Organised with club support, entries are limited and all proceeds go to local charities and mountain rescue.

Tackle a spirited 5.4 km village course with 180 m of climb in Lothersdale on 6 May 2026, starting from a carrot on the track for a touch of local charm. Day entries only and small fees make this a relaxed, community friendly hill run.