Trail Running calendar near The Rock 2026-2027

A 7 hour time challenge at Dare Valley Country Park where runners choose distance from 3 km to 50 km. Finishers from 3 km receive a themed medal and longer distances earn pins.

Alderman's Ascent is a classic 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent. It will celebrate its 10th year in 2026 as a counter for the English Fell Running Championship. The route features iconic landmarks and demanding technical descents..

A Category BM fell race on 25 July 2026 covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent, based at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields. Minimum age 18, team prizes and refreshments provided.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Coventry on Saturday 25 July 2026 covering approximately 5 km; the 2026 edition is described as larger with more inflatable elements and participant feedback noted a positive family experience.

Test your stamina at MacTuffX Birmingham through a series of timed interval repetitions. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay categories across ten sets of 400 or 800 meters in this high energy summer event.

Trail runs in South Wales on 26 July 2026 offering either a 5 mile or a 13 mile course that reaches the Pen Y Fan summit. Entries include a buff, medal and chip timing and each distance has a specified compulsory kit list.

A 28.5 km fell race from Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth with extensive moorland sections and about 1285 m of ascent. Navigation skills and mandatory kit are required and entries are limited to adults.

A one-lap 10K trail race through Garendon Park near Loughborough on Sunday 26 July 2026. The chip timed event is marshalled and signposted and includes water stations, race photos and a technical finisher T-shirt.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Sheffield with a variety of interval based running events. Choose between solo, doubles, or relay formats featuring repeated 400m or 800m distances in this summer competition.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Experience a 5 mile multi terrain race through the footpaths and quiet lanes of Alderley Edge. This charity event takes runners through woodland and across fields with all proceeds going to a good cause.

Tackle the Fellrunner at Lee Mill Quarry, a 10km fell race with 332 m climb, offering steep scenic trails and a tough workout. Entry on the day and teams welcome make this a lively opener for the Rossendale mid week series.

Experience West Yorkshire’s first female only ultramarathon with this scenic 50km trail race. Enjoy a fully supported course through woodlands and moors, featuring vegan checkpoints and a finish line celebration.

A trail event in the Peak District based in Hartington offering 26 miles and 15 miles routes with checkpoints, refreshments and an overall time limit; entries open 20 March to 26 July 2026 and minimum age is 18.

Experience a 50 mile ultra marathon around the historic Epynt Way in Wales. This trail event offers 8,559 feet of elevation and scenic views of the Brecon Beacons without any time limits.

Discover the Rose Run with Phoenix Running South Wales at Parc Taf Bargoed, a scenic multi terrain out and back with a repeatable 5.3 km lap to build distances from 5 km to ultra. Rock up and run with staggered starts and limited spots.

A 24 mile walk or run around Calderdale following footpaths, woods and a short stretch by the River Calder and canal. The event starts and finishes at Heath Rugby Club near Halifax with checkpoints, refreshments and a finish meal.

Test your endurance at Hollinwood Scout Camp in this Manchester backyard ultra. Run a flat trail loop every hour until only one participant remains on the fast woodland course.

Experience a flat multi-terrain race through the historic grade II listed grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park. Choose between chip-timed 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances in a scenic parkland setting.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.