Trail Running calendar near Accrington 2025-2026

A challenging 6.5 mile fell race across boggy Pennine moorland and up Pule Hill, with tussocky trods and stream crossings that may leave your feet wet. Organised by Holmfirth Harriers in Marsden. Expect variable weather and carry full FRA k..

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a friendly, chip timed five mile off road challenge. Entry limited to 300 runners so grab your spot and enjoy a community atmosphere.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.

Tackle the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six charming villages around Bury, with scenic trails, checkpoints and a finisher neck gaiter. All proceeds support the Sunnywood Project youth and community work.

Tackle the scenic but demanding Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Way with sweeping views and big climbs. Solo or relay entries available, with checkpoints, compulsory kit and a 16 hour cutoff f..

Explore the Chevin near Otley with 9 km or 14 km fell routes that test your navigation and climbing on rocky trails. Finish at The Black Horse for post race refreshments and a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Trails of Mena on 21 March 2026 offers marathon and 20 mile trail distances around North Wingfield, with mixed tracks, woodland and some climbs. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations, post race hot drinks and a commemorative medal.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

Run along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths from Sowerby Bridge with distances from 10 km up to 100 km. Enjoy marshals, aid stations, chip timing and a friendly festival atmosphere on 22 March 2026.

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the Heptonstall Fell Race in West Yorkshire in March 2026, a tough 15.4 mile course with 966 m of ascent over moorland, bog and wooded valleys. Navigation skills and kit are essential and pre entry via SiEntries is required.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Northern Traverse 2026, a 300 km self supported ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Experience mountains, moors and 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks, 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Experience wild valleys, high passes and coastal views on 28 to 29 March 2026; entries open 9 April 2025.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.