Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2026-2027

A BS category fell race on 22 May 2026 in Castleton, covering 9.2 km with 427 m ascent along the Great Ridge. Entries open 15 March and close 20 May; minimum age 18 and entry fee is £8.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave with a 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. The event includes camping, aid stations and a Yorkshire goodie bag, is for ages 18 and over, and is currently full.

A point-to-point trail ultra of 32 miles through East Lancashire and the South Pennines that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The route gains about 4,700 ft and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

Multi distance running festival at Grimsthorpe Castle Estate offering 10 mile day and night races, 40, 70 and 100 mile ultras and a 100 mile team relay. The course is a marked 10 mile loop over trails, tracks and estate roads.

A non-stop 145 mile canal towpath race from Birmingham to London, fully waymarked and held under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, most places are allocated via a pre-entry lottery and a 45 hour cut off applies.

A 25.5 km out and back fell event in the Howgill Fells with 1500 m of ascent, three participation categories including a loaded option, waymarked route and manned checkpoints. Minimum age 18 and mandatory safety kit for unloaded entrants.

A traditional fell race of 7 miles (11.2 km) with 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and self-sufficiency are required, with three mandatory checkpoints, FRA B Medium rules and a 2 hour 15 minute limit.

A 10km trail race around Nidderdale with start and finish at the Nidderdale Showground. The route crosses woodland and moorland, supports two local charities, and includes age categories, team prizes and spot prizes.

Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk on 23 May 2026 offers 10-mile and 16-mile waymarked routes from Trefonen, across fields, woods and moorland, with checkpoints at Llansilin and Craig Sychtyn and finish on the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Trail races from Pelican Park in East Hull along the TransPennine Trail toward Hornsea, on flat, well-surfaced trail. Multiple distances from 5 km to marathon, with marshals, feed stations, a bespoke finisher medal and on-course support.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

A team relay event following the Yorkshire Wolds Way from Filey to Hessle. Teams have a 13.5-hour time limit to complete the challenge. Three team categories are available for entry.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

A 13 km fell race around Crummockdale in the Yorkshire Dales with 365 m of ascent. The event runs alongside the Austwick Street Market, includes junior races and offers cash bonuses for course records.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.