Trail Running calendar near Anstey 2025-2026

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park offers three distances: 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps), and a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1k). The undulating course is mainly park paths with one trail stretch and is wheelchair- and buggy-friendly; please stay lef..

Windy Hill Fell Race is a winter fell run based in the Oldham area, starting and finishing at the Rams Head Inn, an award-winning 450-year-old pub in Denshaw. The 12-mile route rewards with moorland views and around 2100 feet of ascent. Competitors traverse from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lak..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the River Severn, on a disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, near Coalport, Telford. Runners can choose from 9 miles, 13.1 miles (half marathon), 19 miles (three-quarters marathon), 28 miles, or 37 miles. Each out..

Zig Zag’s Thetford Festival of Running takes place at High Lodge in Thetford Forest, Brandon (IP27 0AF). Runners choose from 5k, 10k, half marathon, full marathon or ultra, all on a largely flat loop through the forest with a small section of trails and woodland (final route to be confirmed). The ev..

The Badger Challenge is a six-hour trail event held on 27 February 2026 at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire (LE12 8TA). Competitors complete repeated laps of a 3.3 mile off-road loop within a six-hour time limit; entrants choose how many laps to attempt. Entry fees are tiere..

South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile challenge hosted by the LDWA South Pennine group, based at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield in the Dark Peak. The route climbs about 3900 ft, traversing the South Pennine Moors from wild moorland to well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering panoramic views al..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

High Lodge Half Marathon – Spring is a circular trail race set in Thetford Forest, offering a friendly atmosphere for both seasoned trail runners and newcomers. The multi-terrain course loops through hard-packed trails, forest paths, sandy sections, and grassy footpaths, with wildlife such as fallow..

Scrimshire's Scramble is a community‑led, not-for-profit trail run held at North Leverton Windmill in Nottinghamshire. Now in its second year, the undulating 10k (actually nearer 10.5k) multi‑terrain course uses green lanes, byways and public footpaths through rural fields, with muddy sections and o..

The event is scheduled for 1 March 2026 at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road, Brixworth NN6 9DG. It comprises fully marked and marshaled trail races over two distances: 10k Half Marathon Both routes use trails and tracks around Pitsford Water. Races leave Brixworth Country Park, cross the..

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to go, from quick laps to a marathon or even an ultra, with a sm..

Saddleworth Res's is an off-road event on Saturday 7 March 2026 at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7LD. It offers three unmarked routes across high moorland and reservoir areas; participants must navigate themselves and visit checkpoints in the correct or..

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering a flat, traffic-free canal towpath course along the Fossdyke, England’s oldest canal in regular use. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners of all abilities to try a new distance, train for longer, or tackle a half marathon, marathon..

The event takes place on 8 March 2026 at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Sywell Road, Wellingborough NN8 6BS. It is organised by LDWA - Beds, Bucks and Northants and uses walking routes through Northamptonshire countryside. The event does not allow dogs. On-site parking is availab..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is an 18km self-navigated trail race along the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Organized by Ranger Ultras, it offers a low-key, great-value format with a flexible, staggered start, welcoming runners from beginners t..

PB50km Ultra is Ranger Ultras’ Pennine Bridleway Trail Run based in Hayfield, High Peak District. The 50km loop combines Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with 1840 metres of total ascent, offering fast trails, challenging climbs and superb Peak District scenery. It’s a low-key, high..

Humanity Direct Amersham Ultra is a one-day endurance event based at Dr Challoner’s Grammar School in Amersham, Buckinghamshire, set in the Chiltern Hills. Runners and walkers can choose from three distances: 50km ultra, 25km half ultra, or a 10km option. The route winds through the Misbourne and Ch..