Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2026-2027

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.

ATW Grafham 5K and 10K at Grafham Water on 25 October 2026 features 5K and 10K races alongside the ATW Grafham Duathlon. Camping is available and the event supports Alzheimer’s Research UK.

A Halloween themed night run at Irchester Country Park on 30 October 2026, offering a 5k race and a 2k family fun run on marked woodland trails. Entries include a finishers medal, free photos and a bag of Halloween treats.

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.

A traditional fell race on Halloween covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent between the Summit Inn and the White House pub near Blackstone Edge. Junior categories are included and costume prizes are awarded.

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.

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.

Looped full and half marathons around Gargrave with a multi-terrain route to the Broughton Stone Circle, three refreshment stations per loop and sustainable finisher medals; volunteer-led and raising funds for attendance at the World Scout..

Night trail racing at Delamere Forest with a 10 km and a Half Marathon on a reflective marked course. Fancy dress fits the Spooky Halloween theme and a free kids 1 km includes medals for finishers.

An evening Halloween 5k at Herons Reach, Blackpool on 31 October 2026 featuring a multi-terrain park route with themed sections, compulsory head torch, glow-in-the-dark finisher medals and age-category awards. Pre-booking is required and fe..

A trail running event at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, organised by St Helens Striders. Places are limited to 250, entries open 1 December 2025 and require a SiEntries account; minimum age 15.

A six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked trails. Aid stations provide food and drinks, medic cover is present, and medals plus prizes are awarded for most laps.

An eight-day event in Telford where runners can choose 8 miles, 16 miles, or a full marathon each day; enter any combination of days and receive a medal for each race.

A trail running event in Hartington on 1 Nov 2026 that pairs regional post-race food with a focus on supporting local businesses and funding nature regeneration projects in the Peak District.

A community canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026, featuring a timed one mile run or walk and an optional 2.5 km social run. The route uses mostly flat woodland trails and onsite facilities include a visitor centre and cafe.

Shepshed 7 is a measured two-lap 7 mile race through the private grounds of Garendon Park on Sunday 1 November 2026. The event is chip timed and fully marshalled, with commemorative t-shirts, category prizes and a separate fun run.

A 5 mile out and back Night and Dawn run in November that takes runners through the 422 metre Oxendon Tunnel with mood lighting. Entries are available for one or both races and finishers receive a medal.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.

A nighttime trail run near Otley with looped woodland courses of about 3.3 or 6.7 miles on undulating, well-marked trails. Feed stations, on-course marshals and a bespoke finisher medal; parking and public toilets at the car park.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.