Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2026-2027

Join the Gormire Gamble on Sunday 18 October 2026 at Sutton Bank in the North York Moors. This 9.1 km fell race with 250 m of climbing offers sweeping views and a lively autumn challenge for seasoned runners.

An 8-hour timed challenge in Delamere Forest. Run as many 6 km mixed-terrain loops as you like. All participants receive a finishing time and medal.

A hilly, waymarked hike from Marple on 18 October 2026 with two route options (24 miles or 17 miles) and a 10 hour limit. Checkpoints offer drinks and snacks and all finishers receive a certificate.

Experience the ancient landscapes of the Wyre Forest in this autumn trail run featuring 13 mile and 7.6 mile routes. Participants enjoy marshalled woodland trails with full race timing and finishers medals.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A trail ultramarathon along the Nidderdale Way in Yorkshire, passing Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks. Four distances from 13 to 55 miles, trackers supplied and a minimum age of 18.

Weekend races on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell run through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Options include a half marathon and a 10k on either Saturday or Sunday.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Manchester where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their own way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile non locals only, 10 mile and 15 mile distances.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

A Halloween-themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a Ghostly 1 Mile up to an ultra marathon, Trail Running Association licensed, marshalled, with medals and finish-line treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Full and half marathons around Gargrave, North Yorkshire, on a looped multi-terrain course that visits the Broughton Stone Circle. Volunteer run and non-profit, funds raised support attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

Experience a spooky Halloween trail run through Delamere Forest by head torch. Choose between 10km and Half Marathon distances on a reflected course featuring a festive fancy dress theme and glow in the dark medals.