Trail Running calendar near Horseshoe Pass 2026-2027

A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a fully off road loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 200 with prizes for top finishers and an extra award for anyone exceeding 100 mile.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails, led at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops; organised by OutFit with standard and member entry options.

A series of mountain trail races across the Black Mountains and Brecon Beacons offering four distances from 21 miles to 100 miles. Routes combine marked sections, GPS navigation and staffed checkpoints with mountain safety cover.

Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.

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.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

A 32 km, 1800 m ascent mountain event at Pen y Fan featuring three separate ascents via six different paths, with Classic and 16 kg weighted categories. Navigation is required and control marshals monitor checkpoints.

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.

A night trail run at Delamere Forest with a Spooky Halloween fancy dress theme. Runners choose a 10k or a half marathon, must use a head torch, and should wear grippy trail shoes.

Trail races of a half marathon and a 10K through Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Beach on 1 November 2026. Courses are waymarked with marshals, an event village and a finisher memento.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens with 250 places, a minimum age of 15, and entries processed via SiEntries. Parking is very limited so car sharing is recommended.

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail runs from Hartington Village Hall in the Peak District with 8.4 km and 16.4 km waymarked courses, local cheese samples at the finish, and a complimentary goodie bag from the Hartington Cheese Shop.

An inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 offering a timed one mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run around the reserve.

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 10 km BS fell race near Todmorden with about 350 m ascent on a fast, muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a sharp climb back. Minimum age 18, entry on the day £5, strict FRA kit requirements apply.

Three trail races start and finish in Talybont On Usk in the Brecon Beacons on 7 November 2026. Options are a 49 mile ultra, a 26 mile marathon and a 13 mile half marathon, each with significant ascent and mixed terrain.

A 6 mile out and back fell race with 1900 feet of ascent around Rhobell Fawr, starting and finishing at Llanfachreth village hall. It opens the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series and requires full WFRA kit and fell shoes.