Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2026-2027

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

Take on the Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants, a challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring a 6.9 km course with 400 m of ascent. Pre entry is required for the main race and junior races are available for younger runners.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

Take on a 230 km Pennine Bridleway ultra through the Peak District and Yorkshire moors to Cumbria, with 6162 m ascent and a 75 hour time limit. Limited to 30 runners, the supported race features checkpoints, hot meals and bunkroom rest.

Tackle 137 km of the Pennine Bridleway over three days in a supported small field trail across open moors and scenic ridgelines. Indoor checkpoints, drop bags, meals and bunks let you focus on navigation and finishing within a 50 hour limit..

Take on the Chester Ultra 102, a 102 mile trail ultramarathon across Cheshire's Sandstone Trail, Delamere Forest and canal towpaths with start and finish at Ellesmere Port. Limited to 400 runners, 32 hour cut off, ITRA and UTMB points.

Take on the Shropshire Way 80K Festival in the scenic Shropshire Hills, with route choices from 10K to 80K for walkers and runners. Support Grow Cook Learn while enjoying hilly trails, local food at checkpoints and a lively festival vibe.

Run Thoresby Park's vast estate among wild deer and long horned cattle on flat, scenic trails from a family 2km to a half marathon. Chip timing and finisher medal plus Wild Deer merchandise included; canicross and Nordic walkers welcome.

Join a guided 18 mile trail run along the Malvern ridge with 1300 m of ascent, summiting scenic high points and returning through woodland trails. Social group pace with photo stops and guided support, nearby parking or train access, cost £..

Join the Peak District Birthday Bash on 18 April 2026 in Castleton, celebrating the national park with scenic routes for runners and hikers. Pick 70 km or 35 km and help support the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Enjoy a scenic 12 km trail in the Yorkshire Dales as part of the Due North series on 18 April 2026. The Burnsall start and finish offers marshalled country routes, post race food and a beer and prizes for age groups.

The Burnsall Trail Half will take place in Burnsall on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

Enjoy a relaxed run along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Saltaire on 18 April 2026 with 5K, 10K and half marathon options for runners, joggers and walkers. Finish with a quirky jumble medal, hot food and your choice of beer or soft drink..

Tackle a scenic 12K trail challenge around Burnsall Village on the opening leg of the Due North series. Enjoy a fully waymarked riverside and countryside route with generous post race rewards and a lively village atmosphere at the finish.

Join Todmorden Harriers for the Blackstone Edge Fell Race on Saturday 18 April 2026. This scenic yet testing 5.6 km course climbs 366 m to the trig, winds along the Pennine Way and Roman Old Road and crosses rough boggy ground.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

Tempting at Tempsey at Temple Newsam House on 19 April 2026 invites runners to scenic, undulating trails through parkland, gardens and woodland. Pick a distance from 6.7 miles to marathon, enjoy signposted routes and feed stations and bring..