Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2025-2026

Dark Orchan is a night time AS category fell race in Todmorden: 5.4 km with 280 m ascent, suiting bold, prepared runners. Places are limited and full FRA kit plus a headtorch, spare light and mobile are mandatory.

Take on a 5 mile night run along Stanage Edge in November, then enjoy a classic pie and pea supper and a talk by an author in Hathersage. This atmospheric local favourite is already sold out.

A scenic but muddy 5.8 mile fell and trail race around reservoirs and viewpoints near Marsden, including a stretch of the Slabbed Pennine Way. Marshalled course, post race bar and food, and prizes for first male and female.

NSCCL Round 3 heads to Parkhall Country Park on 22 Nov 2025 for a lively cross country league race with team and individual scoring. Races for all age groups from Under 11 to Seniors, entries open until 21 Nov.

Ranger Ultras Peak District South & North is a two day trail ultra from Edale, showcasing White Peak vales and Dark Peak moors and gritstone edges. Pick a 50 km stage, a 43 km stage or the full 93 km adventure.

Tackle the Hardwolds 80, an 80 mile challenge along the Wolds Way from Hessle to Filey with 24 hours to finish. Enjoy chalk ridges, ancient villages and a seaside finish with trackers for safety plus a finisher medal and T shirt.

Take on a scenic 10 km trail around Kendal on 22 November 2025, with limestone scars, cobbled climbs and views over Morecambe Bay. A friendly, not for profit event by Ourea Events supporting Kendal Mountain Rescue.

Run 50 km with 900 m ascent around Kendal, linking summits and landmarks before finishing at the Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp. Expect well stocked aid stations, live tracking and a festival finish atmosphere.

Nice Work Race Management presents the Sherwood Christmas 10k & 5k at Sherwood Pines, Edwinstowe, Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The multi-terrain, undulating course runs through the ancient Sherwood Forest and also includes a Junior Run. The..

The Weston Park 10k and 5k is an annual multi-terrain trail running event held in the scenic grounds of Weston Park, Weston-under-Lizard, Shropshire. The course features a mix of concrete, tarmac, gravel paths, and a short grass section, sh..

Run scenic looped trails around historic Kirkstall Abbey, following riverside paths, woodlands and towpaths with distances from 8.8 miles up to an ultra. Expect varied terrain, friendly marshals, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

Support Movember at Leeds MoRun in Roundhay Park while running 1.5k, 5k, 10k or a half marathon on a scenic hilly course. Enjoy a friendly atmosphere, a MoRun medal and finisher headband as you raise funds for men’s health.

Tackle the Lancashire Loop Trail Run in Blackpool, a scenic multi distance trail around Marton Mere, Blackpool Zoo and views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. Distances from 10K to ultra, with bespoke finisher medal and post race goodies..

Experience autumn trails through ancient trees at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose the 13 mile trail half or the 7.6 mile Super Seven and enjoy marshalled routes, onsite cafe and finisher goodies.

Take on classic Peak District terrain at the Padfield Plum Fair fell race on 23 November 2025, starting and finishing at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop. A friendly community event with affordable entry and classic fell running.

Run Black Night Scar in Todmorden on 25 November 2025, a testing 5.8 km fell race with 315 m of ascent under head torches. Full FRA kit is required and the Hare and Hounds pub hosts refreshments and prize giving afterwards.

Take on Wyre Forest after dark in an atmospheric 10 km off road race over two laps, with torches required and canicross welcome. Limited places and a finisher medal make this a thrilling night trail challenge.

Take on the Stanza Stones 50 mile Ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, passing six poetic Stanza Stones and Haworth. Rugged moorland, good support and live tracking make it a memorable fell challenge.

Take on the Baslow Bolt, a 13.2 km winter fell race on 29 November 2025 that climbs about 400 m along scenic Baslow ridges and woodland. Expect marked routes, marshals and a classic Peak District descent into Baslow.

Run the Stanza Stones Winter Edition, a 24 hour 50 mile ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, visiting six stones inscribed with poems by Simon Armitage. Expect moorland, big climbs and a memorable poetic finish.