Trail Running calendar near Smalley 2026-2027

A 31 mile trail through the Amber Valley with a 20 mile northern loop option, run over undulating countryside and woodland. The course is largely unmarked but route notes and GPX files are provided and checkpoints offer water and food.

A two-hour outdoor trail run and fitness session at Adlington Road play area in Bollington combining running on varied terrain with bodyweight exercises and a run up to White Nancy. In person; ages 16 and over, free parking.

The UKA British Fell and Hill Relays is the 2026 British Athletics championship hosted by Todmorden Harriers. It follows a four leg relay format and is scheduled at Todmorden Cricket Club on 17 October 2026.

An untimed 5k and 10k mud and obstacle run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury, featuring brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish; specific age and supervision rules apply for children.

Multi-distance running event in Knaresborough with 10k (ish), half, 20-mile, marathon and ultra options on a 6.5-mile loop through parkland and a converted rail track. Feed stations, finisher medal and post-race refreshments are provided.

An 8 hour looped ultramarathon at Delamere Forest where participants run as many roughly 6 km loops as possible. Mixed gravel and trail terrain passes Old Pale Viewpoint and Blackmere Lake with a single aid station and lap timing.

A 3 hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or in a pair, navigating with a waterproof map. Post race refreshments are provided.

A three hour score-format fell race in Edale on 18 October 2026 where competitors choose their own routes, race solo or in pairs, and must carry FRA mandatory kit while collecting points on Peak District terrain.

Trail running in Wyre Forest on 18 October 2026 with a timed half marathon and a 7.6 mile Super Seven option, finishers medals, category prizes, medical cover and fully marshalled, signed routes.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

Scenic trail runs along the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire with four distance choices from 13 to 55 miles, supplied trackers and staffed checkpoints; finishers receive a medal and event T-shirt.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Pumpkin Plod at Ferry Meadows is a multi-hour lap event on a 5.3 km mixed-surface loop where runners complete as many laps as they choose. Aid is provided each lap and finishers receive an event medal.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K take place at Grafham Water Visitors Centre on 25 October 2026. Entry fees range from £24 to £33, the races run alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon, and camping is available the night before.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park with 5k and 2k family routes, a finisher medal, free event photos and Halloween chocolates. Minimum ages apply and hard packed trails suit road or trail shoes.