Trail Running calendar near Horseshoe Pass 2026-2027

A long running cross country race through the valleys of the rivers Dove and Manifold near Thorpe, featuring a river crossing at the Stepping Stones. A Mini Dash offers a shorter 1 1/4 mile race for U12s.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A trail event at Cuerden Valley Park on Friday 9 October 2026 where runners complete repeated 5k laps within a six hour limit. Finishers receive an official time and a bespoke medal.

A 32 mile trail through the Cambrian Mountains from Camp Plas near Dolanog, capped at 100 runners and fully marked with checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off. The weekend includes on-site camping, catering, live music and lakeside activities.

A mainly off-road 8.9 km race with 267 m of ascent around Tideswell and Litton, passing Peters Stone and the trig point at Hay Cop before finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.

A 13.1 mile trail race on 10 October 2026 starting and finishing at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire. The varied route includes forest, fields and riverside paths, one midway aid station, first aid cover and a brewery finisher re..

Experience an off road run through the scenic pathways of Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School. This trail event is designed for runners with previous half marathon experience.

Sheffield Tententen is the fifteenth and final multi-terrain 10 km event at Endcliffe Park on 11 October 2026, accompanied by a 2.5 km Fun Run for children aged 4 to 14, offering mixed-surface trails and park paths.

Trail races in Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a Junior Race with chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and a serviced event village.

Experience a multi terrain race over Pen Dinas and Constitution Hill starting from the Aberystwyth Promenade. With distances for both seniors and juniors, runners face climbs on gravel, grass, and rocky paths with coastal views.

A 6.2-mile fell race around Penistone Hill with 820 ft ascent, part of the Woodentops series; junior races include goody bags and Halloween fancy dress prizes.

A marked off road race of about 21.5 km with 760 m of climb around the Goyt Valley and up to Shining Tor. Water points and finish catering are provided and proceeds support Buxton Rotary; standard fell safety kit is required.

Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with forest and lakeside trails, mostly flat with some inclines. Two distance options, on-course marshals, and facilities including parking, a café, and toilets.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on 11 October 2026 offering 3.28 mile laps within a seven hour time limit. The event supports The Sunnywood Project and the first 50 entries receive vegan biryani and a medal.

Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.

A ridge fell race on the Cat's Back in the Black Mountains covering about 11.7 km with 492 m of ascent. The route includes steep climbs, technical rocky sections, a trig at the summit, and a ridgeline descent back to the event field.

Trail races around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with a half marathon and a 10k on marked, undulating paths. Entries include a themed medal, water and post-race goodies, plus an event village and downloadable GPX routes.