Trail Running calendar near Smalley 2026-2027

A 28.5 km fell race from Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth with extensive moorland sections and about 1285 m of ascent. Navigation skills and mandatory kit are required and entries are limited to adults.

Experience a scenic 10k trail run through the historic Garendon Park in Loughborough. This chip timed event features an undulating one lap course through wooded paths and open countryside for runners of all abilities.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Sheffield with a variety of interval based running events. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring repeated 400m or 800m distances in this summer competition.

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.

Experience a 5 mile multi terrain race through the footpaths and quiet lanes of Alderley Edge. This charity event takes runners through woodland and across fields with all proceeds going to a good cause.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Pop up summer running event in Skipton with 5k and 10k options, on-site registration and refreshments; pay-on-the-day places are available.

Experience West Yorkshire’s first female only ultramarathon with this scenic 50km trail race. Enjoy a fully supported course through woodlands and moors, featuring vegan checkpoints and a finish line celebration.

A trail event in the Peak District based in Hartington offering 26 miles and 15 miles routes with checkpoints, refreshments and an overall time limit; entries open 20 March to 26 July 2026 and minimum age is 18.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale following footpaths, woods and a short stretch by the River Calder and canal. The event starts and finishes at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

Test your endurance at Hollinwood Scout Camp in this Manchester backyard ultra. Run a flat trail loop every hour until only one participant remains on the fast woodland course.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

Circular 18.5, 26.5 and 30 mile runs or walks through Birmingham's canal network, mostly off road and largely flat. Routes start and finish at Moseley Rugby Club and include canal heritage, reservoirs, city landmarks and staffed checkpoints..

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

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 five and a half mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. Entry limit 200, minimum age 16, with prize categories for individual and team finishers.

Enjoy a scenic five mile multi terrain race through the Cheshire countryside starting in Moulton. All participants are rewarded with a traditional pie and peas supper at the finish line with various dietary options available.