Trail Running calendar near Altrincham 2026-2027

A summer trail run on the eastern edge of the Peak District, the Cordwell Colossus covers just over 20 miles through the Cordwell and Linacre Valleys with two staffed checkpoints, GPX route files and a six hour time limit.

A BOFRA fell race at Arncliffe Village Green featuring a steep climb to a cairn and a two stage descent back to the green. A four mile road race is also held on the same day.

A 17 km fell race with 906 m of ascent across the east side of the Duddon Valley, visiting Grey Friar, Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag and White Pike. Mandatory FRA kit and map-and-compass navigation; entry is limited to 200 runners.

An inclusive 8 hours looped running event at Temple Newsam Park in Leeds where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can. Support is provided from a single aid station and all finishers receive a time and medal.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

Open to Offas is a long established challenge in north east Wales offering 16, 24 and 32 mile routes over the Clwydian Hills and along the Offa's Dyke Path. Walkers and runners are welcome and checkpoints provide refreshments and certificat..

A BS fell race of about 10 km with 400 m ascent around the hills above Manchester, based at the Cross Keys pub in Uppermill. The route is flagged and marshalled, entrants must be 18 or older, and a post race serving of chips is included.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

A six hour timed circuit event on farm fields at Thonock Lane Farm in Gainsborough. Runners complete 2.5 km laps with on-course drink and food stations and receive a themed medal and goody bag.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A historic short fell race over 3.4 miles with 275 m of climb, based at the Bugsworth War Memorial Club near Station Road SK23 7NJ. Online entry has a £10 fee with a small FRA discount and transfers are normally allowed up to 48 hours befor..

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

Ricky's Race in Darley Dale on 13 August 2026 is a marked 7.3 km route with about 240 m of climb, featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep final ascent to the Oker Trig Point before a downhill finish.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.

A relaunch of the Flagg Village fell race on 14 August 2026 in the Peak District. The new 5.5 miles course runs through fields and lanes with a mile and a half downhill return to the village.

A towpath trail event in Saltaire offering distances from 5k to ultra, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal; toilets and nearby train access are available.

Ilkley Skyline is a fell running event around the moors of Ilkley offered in two distances. The route starts and finishes at The Hermit Inn and features unmarked navigation plus aid stations at Addingham and Timble.

A hill and trail endurance event on Moel Famau with 12 and 24 hour options, run on a 5.8 km loop with about 400 m ascent per lap. Camping, feed stations, electronic timing and GPS tracking support solo runners, walkers and teams.

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.