Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2025-2026

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Challenge yourself on the Cordwell Colossus, a just over 20 mile loop around Holmesfield through hilly farmland, woodland and rural trails with 840 m of ascent. Enjoy two checkpoints, post race refreshments and a commemorative medal.

Join the historic Eccles Pike Fell Race on 12 August 2026 for a sharp out and back from Buxworth to the summit of Eccles Pike. A compact but testing climb and descent, this local classic dates to the 19th century.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a 7.3 km 4.5 mile course with 240 m climb, combining forest trails, a long lane ascent and technical descents. A steep final push to Oker Trig Point rewards you with sweeping valley views.

Rediscover classic fell running at the Flagg Moor Run on 14 August 2026, a scenic 5.5 mile route through fields, lanes and country roads in the Peak District. Expect off road trails and a rewarding one and a half mile downhill finish into t..

Tackle the rugged Ilkley Skyline on 15 August 2026, a 22 mile, 3000 ft fell run across eight moors including Beamsley Beacon and Round Hill. Start and finish outside the Hermit Inn in Burley Woodhead for classic moorland panoramas.

Its Grim Up North Running’s Sir Titus Summer Trot takes place beside the canal near Saltaire’s world heritage village in Saltaire, Shipley, West Yorkshire. The event offers distances from 5k to Ultra, all on a largely flat towpath suitable..

Run 100k or 50k around Market Harborough in the Foxton Hound Ultra, with scenic trails through Foxton Locks, Naseby Battlefield and village lanes. Supported aid stations and guided recces make this a classic English ultra challenge.

Moel Famau 24 is a timed endurance event in the Clwydian Hills offering 12 hour or 24 hour challenges on a roughly 7 km loop with about 500 m ascent per lap. Solo runners, teams and walkers welcome with on site camping and GPS timing.

Run scenic, undulating trails around Carsington Water with a half marathon or 10k option, each kilometre marked and marshals on course. Enjoy a themed medal, post race goodies and a lively event village for a festival finish.

INFERNO in Edale on 22 August 2026 offers brutal Peak District trails from 10 miles to a 41 mile ultra, with muddy sheep tracks, rocky descents and a climb by a waterfall. Expect tough terrain, solid support and a hard earned medal at the f..

The Belper Rover is a scenic trail race through Derbyshire, provisionally scheduled for 23 August 2026. Expect a clearly marked route with water stations and friendly post race treats including beer and a potato.

Tackle rugged trails and moorland views around Otley at Punk Panther Otley High Views on 29 August 2026. Choose 13, 20, 34 or 50 miles across Otley Chevin, Rombalds Moor and Beamsley Beacon for a challenging, scenic endurance test.

Run the iconic 130 mile Leeds and Liverpool Canal race from Liverpool to Leeds, non stop along towpaths and historic locks. Choose supported or unsupported entry and aim to finish within the 40 hour limit on 29 August 2026.

Join the Plum 10K on 30 August 2026 in Pershore, a friendly community race hosted by Pershore Plum Plodders. Enjoy a welcoming vibe and strong club support from one of Worcestershire's established running clubs.

Run scenic lakeside and trail courses at the Nottingham Running Festival in Colwick Park on 30 Aug, with races from juniors to a four lap half marathon. Celebrate with a medal, chip timing and a lively event village supporting local hospice..

Tackle the Hebden Fell Race on Monday 31 August 2026 at Powder House Field for a sharp 1.5 mile challenge with roughly 400 feet of climb. Expect a steep ascent, topside running and a testing uphill finish through walls and streams.

Join the Eyam Fell Race, a scenic yet testing 10 km fell course from Eyam to Sir William Hill and across Abney Moor with steep descents. Places are limited by pre registration and there is a BBQ and bar plus a junior 3 km on the day.

Join the Kinder Barrel Race in Edale for a fun fell race day with teams carrying a barrel across the moors, plus an individual Pint and a kids Half Pint. Family friendly with stalls, drinks and all profits going to local schools.

Join the Rasselbock Backyard Ultra at historic Hardwick Hall on 5 September 2026. Run a single hourly 4.161 mile loop across the estate until one runner remains, and support ocean cleanup with OceanBottle.