Trail Running calendar near Wadshelf 2025-2026

Flagg Moor Run returns to the Peak District with a new 5.5 mile fell style village route across fields, lanes and country roads. Expect sweeping views and a one and a half mile downhill finish as the village rejoices.

Join the Sir Titus Summer Trot on 15 August 2026 in Saltaire for largely flat towpath runs from 5k to ultra, finishing by the canal with a bespoke medal and tasty post race treats. Friendly, scenic and suitable for many abilities.

Tackle the Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile fell run with 3000 ft of ascent across Ilkley, Burley and Rombalds Moors. Looping from The Hermit Inn, enjoy wild moorland views and test your navigation on unmarked trails.

Take on the Foxton Hound Ultra, an off road 50k or 100k through Market Harborough countryside, passing Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and Kelmarsh Tunnel. Tough trails, great aid and scenic village routes make it memorable.

Take on the Piethorne Fell Race on Sun 16 Aug 2026: a 10 km test with 275 m of climb across the scenic South West Pennines. Starts at the Bulls Head in Newhey with cash prizes for record breakers and both pre entries and on the day entry.

Take on the Fellrunner on Sunday 16 August 2026 in Crowden in the Peak District, a testing 12.9 km course with 518 m of climb across wild moorland and open fell. Pre entry and on the day entry available; open to runners aged 18 and over.

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.

Join Its Grim Up North Running's pop up Summer Evening Series in Bingley on 20 August 2026 for a friendly 5k or 10k. Enjoy a jumble medal, hot food, a beer or soft drink and a sweetie bag; register online or just turn up on the night.

INFERNO in Edale is a tough self navigated trail in the Peak District with options from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, huge climbs and rugged, muddy paths passing waterfalls and streams. Mandatory kit, trackers and published cut off times app..

RunThrough invites you to tackle scenic, undulating trail routes around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options, both using reservoir loops. Finish in a lively event village with food, drinks and race day atmosphere.

Enjoy a summer canal towpath run in Kirkstall with distances from 10k to marathon on a flat, lapped course. Friendly race extras include a bespoke finisher medal, post race BBQ and a £1 donation per runner to the Hollybush charity.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Join Its Grim Up North Running for a relaxed pop up summer run in Kirkstall, Leeds on 27 August 2026. Choose 5k or 10k, register on the night and enjoy hot food, a jumble medal and a beer or soft drink after the finish.

Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a scenic trail run from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales offering distances from 13 miles to 50 miles. Expect rugged climbs, iconic Dales villages and well stocked checkpoints for a true adventure run.

Tackle 130 miles along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Liverpool to Leeds in a single continuous towpath race. Limited to 100 entrants with supported and unsupported options, this is a bold ultra challenge for experienced runners.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Join the Nottingham Running Festival at Colwick Park for fast, flat lakeside and racecourse routes with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior race. Enjoy chip timed results, themed medals, free photos and an event village while supporting Not..