Trail Running calendar near Upper Denby 2026-2027

A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of ascent. The route is marked and marshalled, day registration is at Peak Forest Reading Room and free parking is provided.

A point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall alongside the East Lancashire Railway and the River Irwell. Runners try to keep pace with a steam train while supporters can ride the train; finishers receive a medal and T-shirt.

A five-mile multi-terrain race through Arrowe Park featuring woodland trails, grassy paths and gentle undulations. Facilities include chip timing, water stations, on-site toilets, a finisher medal and a goody bag.

A forest marathon weekend at Sherwood Pines on 12 July 2026 with marathon, half, mini and a new 50.6 km ultra. Mixed-trail loops, chip timing, aid stations and an event village with food, vendors and bespoke wooden finisher trophies.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

An evening team relay at Golden Acre Park in Leeds on 14 July 2026, with teams of three each running 2.75 miles on an undulating trail course. Entry is limited to UKA affiliated club members and capped at 150 teams.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A Peak District fell race from Bamford Recreation Ground that climbs around Win Hill and returns via a marshalled switchback. The 7.3 km course is marked and marshalled, with on-site refreshments and proceeds supporting local causes.

Tackle a scenic fell race from Chop Gate in the North York Moors, covering 6.1 miles with 344 m of ascent across classic moorland. Entry on the day is welcome with low fees for members and non members, and teams are catered for.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A fast, flat 10 km riverside event in Darlington offering medals and goody bags for all, competitive prizes for top finishers, and points toward a four-race series with awards in October.

A 6.7 km trail race on Totley and Blacka Moor with about 270 m of climb, starting and finishing at Totley AC pavilion on 16 July 2026; pre-entry or on-the-day entry if not full, minimum age 18 and limited parking.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A fell race in Ingleton during the village Gala on 18 July 2026. The **11 km** course climbs to the summit of Ingleborough via a public footpath and returns to the gala field, and is held under FRA rules with mandatory kit checks.

A 50 mile, 5,500 ft circuit across Wensleydale and Swaledale including Great Shunner Fell, to be completed in 22 hours. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 250 places, and electronic trackers are mandatory.

Inflatable 5K arrives in Knutsford, Cheshire on Saturday 18 July 2026 with giant inflatable obstacles, multiple lap distances and five music zones. The untimed event offers medals, water stations, a goodie bag and facilities for families an..

An overnight 12 hour running event around Wath Manvers Lake on a flat 3.21 Mile circuit. The clubhouse on course provides toilets, showers, food and bag drop and camping is available for an extra fee.

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton on 18 July 2026. The event includes chip timing, a 45 plus age category, prizes and an afterparty with music and food.