Trail Running calendar near Slaithwaite 2025-2026

Take on the classic Ambleside fell race near Rydal Park, a short but sharp climb to a rocky summit set in Lakeland scenery. Open to seniors and juniors with age categories, this BOFRA counter promises a stiff test of speed and stamina.

Join the Skipton Rock up n' Run pop up Summer Series along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley, with 5k and 10k distances for all abilities. Finishers get a jumble medal and can enjoy hot food plus a beer or soft drink.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge, taking runners through woodland, moorland and picturesque villages with about 1,400 m of climbing. Vegan friendly aid stations, medals for all finishers and hot food await.

Take on the Dovedale Dipper, a scenic trail run and challenge walk from Hartington through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose a long 27 mile route or a 15 mile option for gorgeous scenery and a village finish.

The The Railway Ultra will take place in Coalport on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run between 9 and 37 miles.

Run the Esk Valley Way ultra from Castleton to Whitby Harbour beneath the Abbey ruins. This 36 mile point to point route combines moors and coast, limited to 100 runners and offering live tracking for a memorable, demanding challenge.

Run a scenic 5K, 10K or half marathon through the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026. Enjoy a fast, multi terrain course, unique themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole on mostly off road circular routes of 18.5 miles, 26.5 miles and 30 miles, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club on Sunday 2 August 2026. Flat, scenic towpaths with checkpoints, hot drin..

Rodley Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series event on 6 August 2026 offering scenic off road 5k and 10k routes. Finish behind the pub for a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink.

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a summer 20 mile trail around Cordwell and Linacre Valleys on the eastern edge of the Peak District with 840 m of climbing. Varied trails, basic navigation and a finisher medal make for a rewarding day out.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Hardmoors 26.2 Farndale invites runners to tackle scenic but rugged trails in the North York Moors with marathon, half and 10k options. Limited entries and mandatory kit make this a challenging, self navigated trail adventure.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a 7.3 km 4.5 mile course with 240 m climb, combining forest trails, a long lane ascent and technical descents. A steep final push to Oker Trig Point rewards you with sweeping valley views.

Join the relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run in the Peak District on 14 August 2026, a village fell race of 5.5 miles. The mostly off road course winds through fields and lanes with a long downhill finish back to Flagg.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Tackle the rugged Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile, 3000 ft fell run across eight moors including Beamsley Beacon and Round Hill. Start and finish outside the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead for classic moorland panoramas.

Run the CBTE Morland Half Marathon on 16 August 2026, a 13.65 mile mostly off road route through Eden Valley woodlands, rivers and villages. Enjoy two aid checkpoints and a finishers t shirt and medal.

Join Its Grim Up North Running for the Bingley Rock up n' Run, a pop up in the Summer Evening Series on 20 Aug 2026. Turn up to register for 5 km or 10 km and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food, a drink and a sweetie bag.