Trail Running calendar near Swinsty Reservoir 2026-2027

Teams of four combine two road laps with two fell legs around Uppermill and Saddleworth Moor, covering roughly 3 miles and 2.5 miles per leg. Entries open 28 January 2026 and the entry fee is £20 per team.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite near Keswick on 19 September 2026. Flagged forest tracks and open fell include checkpoints at Lord's Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How while proceeds support Thornt..

A trail half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park on Saturday 19th September 2026, finishing through the maze. Chip timing, aid stations, on-site parking and a cafe. Entry requires participants to be 18 or older and costs £35.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon in Bronte Country on 20 September 2026, organised by Sue Ryder. The single-lap hilly course includes water and toilets, and all finishers receive a pie and peas meal and a race memento.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

Tackle the Fryup Frazzler in the North York Moors, a scenic 5.8 mile fell run from the Cycle Hub cafe with roughly 475 m of climb. Part of the Esk Valley summer fell series, it mixes tough slopes with rewarding views.

Trail 10K and Half Marathon through Hamsterley Forest on 20 September 2026, with undulating, well marked routes among pines and clearings. Chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village are provided.

A three hour score-format fell race in the Peak District where runners choose their own routes and navigate to controls. Solo and pair entries are accepted across multiple age categories as part of a four-race series.

Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.

A charity trail run along parts of the original S&DR railway near Eaglescliffe, offering 10 mile and 5 mile courses, medals for finishers, and proceeds to the Great North Air Ambulance and the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

A waterside trail event near Otley with 13, 20 and 32 mile options, seven reservoirs on the route, checkpoint catering and tracker support. Finishers receive a medal and an event T shirt.

An inflatable obstacle event in York on 26 September 2026 with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, finisher medals and on course water. Children aged 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.

A licensed fell race at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026 featuring a 10 km course with 258 m of climb. Main entry fee is £10 and junior races for U10/12 and U14/16 have on day entry for £3.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.

A flexible 24 hour trail event at Leighton Hall where individuals, pairs and teams take turns on a 5.75 km woodland and trail loop. Live timing, camping for competitors, on-site catering and prizes for top performances and most time on feet..