Trail Running calendar near Swillington 2026-2027

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

A community fell-race day in Edale on 5 September 2026 with three events: a team barrel race for teams of eight, an individual fell race on the same course, and a children's Half Pint. Proceeds support local primary schools.

Experience the scenery of Malham Cove and Malham Tarn in this licensed trail half marathon. Enjoy a well supported route with post race meals and unique local rewards in the heart of Malham.

A Backyard Ultra at Hardwick Hall Estate where runners repeat a 4.16 mile loop every hour until only one remains. The route crosses estate trails, farmland and woodland with on site aid and first aid support.

A fell race run alongside Britain’s historic Longshaw Sheepdog Trials, held on a route across the Longshaw estate. The course is about 7.1 km with 237 m of climb and entrant admission includes access to the sheepdog trials.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge around Malhamdale, starting and finishing at Gargrave Village Hall with four staffed checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and participants must bring their own mug.

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A club-organised ultra run that follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, supported with maps, checkpoints and a 36 hour overall time limit. Entry requires being over twenty and offers a duo ticket and pre-race support.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

A long fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m of climb around Totley, Sheffield. The unmarked, partially marshalled route requires self-navigation and mandatory FRA kit, with two water stations and limited parking near the pavilion.

A scenic countryside trail event from Great Ponton through Lincolnshire villages offering four distances, checkpoint refreshments and finish food, organised as a charity challenge with beneficiaries to be confirmed.

Scenic trail runs in Tibthorpe, Driffield offering 4 miles and 8 miles routes for runners and canicross participants. Chipped timing, medals, prizes, dog awards, parking, toilets and post race food are provided.

Experience the scenic trails of East Yorkshire with or without a canine companion. This event offers 4 and 8 mile chipped trail runs starting from Field House Coffee Barn with medals for all finishers.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.

A 100 km circuit of Leeds on the waymarked Leeds Country Way, mostly trail and passing villages and nature reserves. The event has nine supported checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and specified mandatory kit.