Trail Running calendar near Sowerby Bridge 2026-2027

A village organised fell race on 5 July 2026 across Dark Peak and White Peak. The route is about 10 km (6 miles) with roughly 340 m of ascent and finishes at the village school with renowned flapjacks.

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

A 24 km fell race from Garrigill that takes in the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees. The event is marshalled, run under FRA rules and raises funds for the local air ambulance and village hall.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Three marked trail distances around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, free race photos and a themed medal at the finish by the water.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

A 5K beach race with an accompanying fun run on Bridlington South Beach on 5 July 2026. The route runs along beach and coastline on firmer sand and the event is licensed by the Trail Runners Association under UKA rules.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A functional fitness race at Costello Stadium combining ten Xercises with running laps; Classic and Double Distance formats are available, plus Solo, Doubles and Relay entries and a lower-weight LITE division.

A flat 1.5 mile towpath fun run in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Medals and chocolate for all runners, a schools shield competition and post race community activi..

A short fell race to Stoodley Pike in Todmorden covering 5 km with 213 m of ascent. Part of Todmorden Harriers Summer Series, entry on the night is £5 and proceeds support local causes.

A five mile country route around Carnforth on field paths, trails and a canal towpath. Entry is on the night only with a £10 fee and all profits support the Kent Estuary Youth Project.

Participate in a 9 km fell race through the Durham countryside north of Stanhope. This event is part of the North East Fell Running Championships and features a 300 m climb for runners aged 18 and over.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.