Trail Running calendar near Swinsty Reservoir 2026-2027

Join Scarborough AC for an 8.6 mile fell race across the North York Moors, featuring 475 m of climbing and sweeping moorland views. Entry on the day makes this a great spontaneous stop in the Dave Parry Esk Valley summer series.

A trail half marathon of circa 13.1 miles through the North York Moors with forest tracks, heather moorland and an ascent of Roseberry Topping. Places are limited to 50 and there is a five hour cut off.

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver, near Coniston, feature junior and senior courses run to FRA rules; race entry is free but fair admission applies. The senior route reaches the summit of Coniston Old Man.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

An evening trail run organised by Rotherham Running Club on 18 August 2026, featuring an undulating scenic route of about 5 miles with marshals on course and a post run gathering at the cricket club.

Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.

A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.

Bingley Rock up n Run is an evening pop-up with 5 km and 10 km options at 5 Rise Locks in Bingley. Runners can register on the night, pay on the day or online, and receive a medal, food and a sweetie bag.

A club organised event on 20 August 2026 at Whitehills Nature Park offering a flat two lap gravel course with chip timing. Senior and junior races run under UK Athletics rules with age categories and listed entry fees.

Trail races from Edale across Peak District peaks with self navigated GPX and marked maps. Distances include a 41 mile ultra, marathon and half, with stocked checkpoints, finishers' medals and safety trackers on longer courses.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Newcastle on 22 August 2026 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, five music zones, on-course water, a finisher medal and family and group ticket arrangements.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.

A 19.5 km fell race in Hartsop, Cumbria with 1370 m of ascent and five checkpoints across varied fell terrain. The course includes route choices, steep descents and technical sections that reward careful line choice.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

A 30 km circular fell race around Belper on a chipped, fully signposted course that passes ancient Roman roads, farmland and woodland. Walkers and runners may enter; the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or dogs.

A multi distance trail event in Preston on 23 August 2026, with routes around Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve. Distances include 10k, half marathon, marathon and an ultra on hard surface paths.