Trail Running calendar near Wakefield 2026-2027

Fell races at the Lakeland Country Fair in Torver feature junior and senior events run under FRA rules. Entry to the races is free but fair admission applies; the senior route ascends to the summit of Coniston Old Man and full kit is requir..

A two hour, in-person introduction to trail running at Ardsley Reservoir with supported guidance, practical gear tips, and optional trial trail shoes.

A six hour looped trail challenge around Holme Pierrepont Country Park and Watersports Centre with roughly 5.44 km laps on a mainly flat, muddy course.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limit..

Tackle the Hawkshead Show Fell Race in the Lake District a scenic 7.8 km with 244 m of climb through classic Lakeland terrain. Entry is on the day with show admission; seniors 17 plus and children's sports take place on the field.

A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.

Approx 5 mile undulating trail at Treeton with supportive marshals and post race refreshments at the cricket club.

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.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series trail event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the day entry and post‑race food and a medal.

Part of a three date summer trail series in Sheffield, this free social run at The Botanical Arms is about 5 km off road and finishes at a pub with a free beer.

Trail event in Edale offering ultra, marathon, half and 10 mile courses across rugged Peak District terrain with GPX navigation and remote checkpoints.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 22 August 2026, run on marked trail paths with marshals and an event village. GPX files are available for both courses.

A lapped towpath event on the Leeds/Liverpool Canal offering five distances, on-course feed stations, marshals and finisher food and medals in Kirkstall, Leeds.

Timed laps around a flat 5.3 km out and back course on the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park. This final race in a 2026 Summer Series supports The Animal Sanctuary Wilmslow and includes a bespoke finisher's medal.

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

Annual agricultural and horticultural show at Eshton Hall featuring livestock and equine classes, crafts, local food, family activities and a fell race across several age categories.

A fully signposted, chipped 30 km circular fell race around Belper featuring ancient Roman roads, woodland and Midshires Way, open to walkers and runners.

Looped running event in Preston with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra options, hard surface paths, time limit and on-course refreshments.

A traffic free, accurately measured 10 mile race on mixed trail and tarmac around Dalton Park on 23 August 2026, with chip timing, water stations, distance markers and a bespoke finisher medal.

A TRA licensed 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village, organised by Leigh Harriers AC with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options.