Trail Running calendar near Swillington 2026-2027

Discover a five mile fell race in Kettlewell featuring two major climbs and scenic grass tracks. This hilly event includes a unique pursuit of a rat runner for a special prize and follows a classic clockwise loop through the fells.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Experience an evening trail run through the chalk valleys and woodland paths of Sledmere House. This event features a 10k race, a shorter trail taster, and a children's fun run with medals for all finishers.

A trail event at Station Top, Otley, offering a 51 km ultra (also a 4-person relay), a 25 km super and a 16 km challenge on public footpaths with marked routes, checkpoints and required kit for off-road conditions.

Experience a technical 21km trail run through the heart of the Lake District UNESCO World Heritage Site featuring 850m of ascent and stunning valley views.

A multi-distance trail event based at Kendal in the Southern Lake District on 6 to 7 June 2026. Options range from a 100 km loop to 10 km, with covered rest stops, GPS tracking, medical support and camping or hostel options.

Samaritans Way Ultra at Guisborough Rugby Club on 6 June 2026 offers trail races of 40 km and 60 km plus a 60 km relay. The event is held in partnership with Teesside Samaritans and donates profits to the local branch.

A 24 hour, 50 mile linear route from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six Stanza Stones with poems by Simon Armitage. The course crosses South Pennines moorland and includes live tracking, three indoor checkpoints, and a finishers meal.

An inflatable 5 km obstacle course in Lincoln on Saturday 6 June 2026, featuring multiple inflatable obstacles; recent bookings show active interest and participants described the course as well set out.

A new 75 miles trail ultra across the National Forest Way from Alrewas to Beacon Hill, with six staffed checkpoints, mandatory safety kit, medical cover by TrailMed and a team relay option where each runner covers over 20 miles.

Experience a classic Yorkshire mountain race featuring 500 meters of climbing over a 12.2 km course. This event takes runners to the summit of Pen y Ghent and back through the scenic landscapes of the Yorkshire Dales.

A 13.2 mile flagged trail race from Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield with over 2,000 feet of ascent, established footpaths, SPORTident timing and more than £800 in prizes.

A lakeside trail event in Coniston on 6 June 2026 with 10 km and 16 km routes, marked trails, water stations, live music and a race village with local food and traders.

This 50-mile ultra follows a poetic trail from Marsden to Ilkley, visiting six engraved Stanza Stones and the village of Haworth. With significant ascent and indoor checkpoints, it's held in both summer and winter. The event includes live t..

A lap-format ultra in Dalby Forest on 6 June 2026: ten 5.5 km laps (55 km total) with hourly starts, camping included and proceeds to Scarborough & Ryedale Mountain Rescue team.

Green Man Trail Run on 6 June 2026 offers 10k and 15k trail races in the Forest of Bowland from HQ at The Green Man in Inglewhite. The event includes chip timing, a technical t shirt, finisher goodies, and on course water.

A short BOFRA fell race in Kettlewell of about 1.40 miles (2.25 km) with 600 ft (170 m) of climb, rising via a gully to a skyline cairn and finishing with a steep descent and short scree section.

Scenic trail races around Coniston Water with marathon, half marathon and 10k options, marked courses, feed stations and an event village with live music and local food.

A multi terrain 11 kilometre trail run around Kirkby Malzeard near Ripon on 7 June 2026, part of the local family fete. The undulating single lap is waymarked, fully marshaled and includes five water crossings and a handmade village pottery..

The Edenfield Fell Race is a 10.2 km BM category event with 396m of climb, starting from the Edenfield Cricket Club. Entry is on the day only. Limited parking is available, so carpooling is encouraged.