Trail Running calendar near Swinsty Reservoir 2026-2027

A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A parkland running event in central Preston on 9 May 2027 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour limit. The looped course runs through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve.

A 50k ultra through Nottinghamshire villages that uses footpaths, bridleways, tracks and minor roads. The route starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery, includes checkpoints every 6 to 8 miles and post-race food and tap room access.

Trail races around Derwent Reservoir offer 5 mile and 10 mile routes around the reservoir. The 10 mile uses closed roads and firm trails while the 5 mile is canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner.

A roughly 13.2 mile trail around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley with marked routes, a GPX file provided, one stocked checkpoint and a four hour limit. Entry is limited to fifty and all places are via SiEntries.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra in the Lincolnshire Wolds: runners repeat a 4.167 mile off-road loop each hour with a bell, continuing until one runner completes a solo lap. Entry is limited to 100 competitors.

A new point to point trail ultra of about 32 miles around East Lancashire that links the four Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts. The route uses Pennine trails and finishes in the village of Trawden.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

An hourly backyard ultra on a mixed surface 4.167 mile loop near Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors must finish each loop within the hour; the last person to finish a loop alone is crowned champion.

A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-troph..

A 38 km mountain race with 2800 m ascent in the central Lake District, run on technical single track and scree. The route starts at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn and includes a summit of England's highest mountain.

The The Maverick Peak District Trail will take place in Bakewell on Saturday 5 June 2027. You can run between 6 and 55 kilometers.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A four day running festival in Tameside, Oldham and Glossop on 17 June 2027. It features four consecutive runs across country parks, moorland and town streets, with distances from a 10 km trail to a half marathon and a 7 mile town race.

A hilly six mile fell race on Friday 18 June 2027 starting in Stalybridge and running up to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor. It is the second event in The Tour and lists single event and Tour entry options.

Two Roses Ultra offers two 50 km routes in Lancashire or Yorkshire, or a 100 km figure of eight linking both. The 100 km course passes parks, woodland and moorland and has a 24 hour completion window.

A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.

An 8 hour looped event at Lyme Park where runners cover as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course features a single aid station, chip timed laps, a bag drop and a strict 8 hour cut off.