Trail Running calendar near Youlgreave 2026-2027

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Experience the scenery of the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km trail races starting and finishing in Bakewell. Enjoy a waved start and celebrate your finish with a local beer and pudding at Thornbridge Brewery.

Experience a 25 kilometre fell race through the wild South Pennines featuring wooded valleys and pathless moorland. This community event starts on historic cobbles and supports local groups through a not for profit tradition.

Test your navigation skills in this Category A long fell race across the high and exposed terrain of the Edale Skyline. Experience is required for this unmarked course through potentially harsh winter conditions.

Experience an evening trail run through Salcey Forest with this dedicated 10k event. Light up the night with your head torch on a flat two lap course featuring dedicated waves for runners and canicross teams.

Experience a weekday trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs under the stars. Choose from 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances with every finisher receiving a medal.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

Experience a historic fell race at Pendle Hill with routes for both seniors and juniors. This event features a challenging 4.5 mile senior course and multiple youth distances starting from Barley Village Hall.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

The Normanby Hall Adventure Race returns for its 11th year in 2026. Tackle a 5 km or 10 km course over a cross-country horse track featuring water, mud, and jumps. All finishers get a medal and cake, with profits supporting local charities.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Join the 45th Wrekin Fell Race in Telford for a classic Category A short fell race featuring 1700 feet of climbing. Finish the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood Academy with distances for both senior and junior runners.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Experience an evening trail run through Horwich with this 5km race organized by Winter Hill Runners. The event starts and ends at the Jolley Crofters Public House for a convenient local racing experience.

Experience a fast 50 mile ultra marathon from Manchester to Liverpool following the Trans Pennine Trail and River Mersey. This well supported event features six checkpoints and live GPS tracking for all participants.