Trail Running calendar near Altrincham 2026-2027

A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical..

Easter races around Chasewater Reservoir on 28 March 2027 offering 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run on undulating multi terrain with medals and photos.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.

Flat out and back runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley, with distances from 10k up to marathon. Trail course with regular feed stations, marshals, toilets at the start, and bespoke finishers' medals and treats.

A single-category fell race at Barley on Sat 3 Apr 2027 covering 7.3 km with 457 m of climb; entry is on the day only with modest fees and the event carries FRA permit insurance.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

Normanby Hall Adventure Race at Normanby Hall Country Park on 4 April 2027 offers 5 km, 10 km and junior bale jumper courses with obstacles, medals and optional t shirts.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

A 55 km ultra along Wainwright’s coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond on 4 April 2027. The event crosses the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales with mandatory kit checks, staffed aid stations and a transported finishers bag.

Trail runs at Bramham Park on 4 April 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and a half marathon across the estate; canicross friendly and parking available.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

Trail event from Hawkshead with marked 10K and 16K routes, Lake District views and a mile long Coffin Trail climb; water stations and marshals on course.

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

Trail event from Skipton through parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way offering 13, 20 and 34 mile options with scenic upland sections.

A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from Moel y Parc summit along Offa's Dyke to Prestatyn beach, with 2450 ft ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.

A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.

A looped 6.03 km course around Hardwick Hall in Derbyshire, Day Two runs the lap in reverse; runners may complete as many laps as possible in six hours or finish one for a bespoke medal.

Trail running in Sedbergh with 10 km, half marathon and marathon options, electronic timing, food stops and a bespoke finisher medal.

A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.