Trail Running calendar near Smalley 2026-2027

An evening trail race in Shirtcliffe Woods organised by Handsworth Roadhogs, run over two laps totalling 5.25 miles (8.5 km). Entry is online only with fees of £6 for UKA affiliated and £8 for unaffiliated runners.

Cragg Vale on 1 July 2026 is a 4 miles (6.4 km) fell race with 244 m of climb run from the village near Cragg Vale Church. Entry on the day is £8 cash and registration and refreshments are based at Cragg Church.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Race 2 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event through Happy Valley in Bramhall, with limited online entries and proceeds donated to Stockport Foodbank. UKA members receive a discount and series entries are available.

A series of four two hour score races around Hartington in the Peak District using the MapRun app. Competitors choose their own route, score points at 40 controls and incur time penalties; printed maps and a PDF option are offered.

A 4 miles hill race around Winster on 2 July 2026 through lanes, trails and fields with marshals and partial tape marking. Online pre-entry is £5, on the night entry is £8 and entries are limited to 200.

An approximately four mile multi terrain race on 2 July 2026, starting and finishing at Care & Repair on Rowley’s Drive in Shotton. Entry is £10 or £8 for affiliated club members and prizes are given across all age categories.

A guided trail running weekend in the Peak District with bunkhouse accommodation, a 23 mile Edale Skyline route and an optional 10 km loop the next day. The terrain is rugged and a good level of fitness is required.

A point-to-point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, run in seeded time trial waves. The course features a 360 metre tunnel and floating drink stations on canal barges every three miles.

July the Turd is a run offering 8 miles, 16 miles and a full marathon around the Ironbridge valley. The route mixes tracks, paths and road and the event finishes at The Unicorn Inn with parking on site and finisher bling.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

Warslow Fell Race offers senior and junior fell races around Warslow village in Derbyshire. The senior event covers 10 km with 675 m ascent under an FRA licence, includes cut off times and mandatory kit rules, and awards prizes for top fini..

A 24 hour trail relay at Bramham Park, Leeds on 4th–5th July 2026 with Solo, Pair and Team entries on an 8 km lap course. The event includes an event village, camping facilities and charity entry options.

A 4.7 mile off road trail race through the Moss Valley with a 1.4 mile family fun run. The course runs across farmland and woodland, includes a small ford, and is taped and marshalled.

A low-key fell race held during the Oakworth gala with stalls and entertainment. The 9 km course includes steep climbs and tricky descents, is organised by Keighley & Craven AC, and carries a minimum age of 18.

Trail options from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District include 100 km, 50 km, 25 km and a 10 mile Bakewell option. The event features a signed route, GPS tracking, covered rest stops, medical support and camping facilities.

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with t shirts and medals for finishers. A separate one mile fun run features colour stations and a finisher medal.

Pretty Muddy 5k at Heaton Park is a 5 km obstacle course across grass, paths and woodland with climbing, crawling and muddy slides. Participants must be 13 or older; facilities include toilets, refreshments and event parking.

A 24 hour track challenge in Nuneaton where participants run one mile at the same time each hour for 24 consecutive hours. The event offers clubhouse and around the clock toilet access, a daytime cafe, limited places and a P24 finisher meda..

On a Plod MCR on 4 July at Steel Foundry CrossFit in Salford Quays is an inclusive backyard ultra on a 3 km loop. Participants may start anytime within a five hour window and run as many laps as they choose with live tracking and awards.