Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2026-2027

A 5.8 miles Peak District fell race around Youlgrave with rough trails, climbs, a swamp and partial marking. Entry is £6 with limited places and proceeds support Youlgrave Parish Council.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

A last-person-standing backyard ultra in the Lincolnshire Wolds: runners repeat a 4.167 mile off-road loop each hour with a bell, continuing until one runner completes a solo lap. Entry is limited to 100 competitors.

A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route uses South Pennines trails, includes a GPX file and requires navigational ability and specific off road kit.

Three trail races (50, 26, 16 miles) follow the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, with baggage transfer and varying checkpoint support by distance.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave where runners must complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour to continue; all but the final solo finisher receive a DNF. Camping, aid station facilities and a participant goodie bag are provided.

A backyard ultra at Stubbs Fields where runners complete a **4.167 mile** loop each hour until one person remains. Entries open 12 June 2026, minimum age 18 and an entry fee of £100.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park with 6, 12 or 24 hour options, where participants run repeated 400 m laps. Facilities include an indoor aid station, bag drop, toilets and showers.

The Grim Reaper Running Festival will take place in Bourne from Saturday 29 May 2027 to Sunday 30 May 2027. You can run between 10 and 100 miles.

A flat trail event from East Hull along the TransPennine Trail offering distances from 5K to a full marathon, with feed stations, marshals, and a cup less policy for on-course drinks.

An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-troph..

Five trail routes from Bakewell Showground through the Peak District, from 6 km to 55 km, across varied moorland and woodland with marked courses, fuel outposts, timing, free parking, and GPS tracking on the 50k.

A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and..

A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.

Derby Pretty Muddy 5k is an obstacle course at Markeaton Park with climbing, crawling and sliding across mixed terrain. It is for participants aged 13 and over and includes a fundraising element, a kit pack and a finisher medal.

Trail event at Station Top, Otley with 50 km, 25 km and 15 km routes plus a 50 km relay. Courses follow public footpaths; runners must carry the route map and GPX files and meet mandatory kit requirements.

The Race for Life Pretty Muddy Wakefield will take place in Wakefield on Saturday 12 June 2027. You can run 5 kilometers.

A hilly six mile fell race on Friday 18 June 2027 starting in Stalybridge and running up to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor. It is the second event in The Tour and lists single event and Tour entry options.

Two Roses Ultra starts in Hebden Bridge and offers two 50 km routes in Lancashire or Yorkshire or a 100 km figure of eight combining both. The 100 km has a 24 hour completion window and runs in midsummer to maximise daylight.