Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2026-2027

Timed multi terrain loop at Ferry Meadows on 25 October 2026 with four hour and six hour options. Runners complete as many 5.3 km laps as they wish, with an aid station each lap and event or lucky dip medals available.

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.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

Run through the dark woods of Irchester Country Park in this Halloween-themed night event. Choose between a spooky 5k or a family-friendly 2k Fun Run, with fancy dress encouraged. All finishers get a medal and treats, with free photos inclu..

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and 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.

Experience the local paths and trails of St Helens in this popular five mile race. Join the St Helens Striders for a trail run starting at the Sankey Visitors Centre with limited places available for 2026.

Test your endurance at this six hour lapped trail race set in a beautiful wooded valley. Complete as many five kilometer laps as possible along the scenic Linacre Reservoirs to earn your finisher medal.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Run through the dark, historic Oxendon Tunnel at Tunnel Vision. Choose the Night Run or the early Dawn Run for a unique 5-mile challenge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race treat.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

This trail running event circles the scenic Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs on a 6.7-mile loop. Participants can choose from four distances, all on well-marked, undulating paths. It's a cup-less race with feed stations, requiring runners to..

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

A dog friendly trail event at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options on undulating, mainly off road trails with marshals, drink stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a 16-mile personal journey through the Leicestershire Wolds. It's a non-competitive cross-country event with food stops and legendary apple crumble at the finish. Proceeds support local community charities.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Experience the private trails and autumnal scenery of the Bolton Abbey Estate. Choose from multiple distances including a 10K and Half Marathon to support Sue Ryder Hospice and receive a unique wooden finisher medal.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..