Trail Running calendar near Skelmersdale 2026-2027

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale from Heath Rugby Club near Halifax, with checkpoints, refreshments, a finishers certificate and a meal; bring your own mug.

A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off road loops through fields and woodland, capped at 100 runners and prize money for the winner.

A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.

A 10 km trail race through Gisburn Forest organised by Pendle Trail Running Club with chip timing, photography and a race medal.

Three races at Elvaston Castle Country Park on 2 August 2026, on a flat mixed surface course through Grade II listed grounds with chip timing.

A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.

Round Hill Fell Race is an 8.7 mile run across Blubberhouses Moor with about 1,100 ft of ascent, visiting Round Hill and Ellar Carr Pike. Entry is on the day for runners aged 18 and over and full FRA kit is required.

Family-oriented trail running at Porth Farm on 2 August 2026 with a 1 mile fun run and an approx 5 km main race organised with Maldwyn Harriers.

Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race in the Peak District with 200 m of climb, held at the Sycamore Inn in Parwich. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the minimum age is 18.

A mid-summer out-and-back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill and back, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, including a woodland descent through Redacre Woods. Part of Todmorden Harriers' Summer Series.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Tackle the scenic Cracken Edge fell race in the Peak District on Wed 5 Aug 2026, a challenging 11.3 km route with 442 m of climb. Join runners raising funds for Kinder Mountain Rescue Team; teams welcome and entries available on the day.

A multi-terrain 5.5 miles (8.8 km) race around historic Hopwood Hall near Middleton, with number and chip collection, prizes and a 200 runner entry limit.

A scenic 5 mile multi terrain race in Moulton with a pie and peas supper, age 15 plus, organised by Vale Royal Athletic Club at the Royal British Legion.

A 5.5 km multi terrain community race in Bramhall, Stockport on 5 August 2026 as Race 3 of the Foodbank three race series with entries limited to 250.

A short fell race at Steel End Farm, Thirlmere in the Lake District covering 4 km with 400 m of climb. Day entry is available free, minimum age 16, and the race carries FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance.

Evening pop up trail races at Rodley along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal offering 5k and 10k options, licensed under UKA rules with on the day entry and food.

A 5-mile out-and-back cross-country race across Eshton Moor via the Pennine Way, starting from Old Hall Farm near Gargrave with junior and senior categories.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

A FRA-registered fell race at Fairholmes Visitor Centre on 7 August 2026, covering 10.9 km with 486 m ascent and limited to 250 runners.