Trail Running calendar near Appley Bridge 2025-2026

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10K head-torch trail race on 14 February 2026 at Whinlatter Forest, Lake District. The event is organised by Greener Miles Running and takes place at Siskins Cafe, Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria, CA12 5TW. The minimum age is 14. Entry fees are listed as £23..

The Billing is a winter trail race organised by Great Owl Running and scheduled for 14 February 2026 in Rawdon, Leeds. Race headquarters are at The Emmott Arms, Town St, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6PP. The event distance is 14 kilometres with approximately 277 m of elevation. The entry fee range shown is £..

The Anglezarke Amble is a challenge walk on Saturday 14 February 2026 based at Rivington Village Hall (postcode BL6 7SE). The route passes through Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors, an area described as a "Little Lake District". The walk includes Lever Park, Rivington Pike, Winter Hi..

The race is scheduled for Sunday, 15 February 2026 at Roundhay Park, Leeds. It is one of five cross country fixtures in the PECO Cross Country League, a club competition that includes separate men's and ladies divisions. Each race in the series is about 4.5-5.0 miles in length. The event is organis..

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..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 is a long-distance event in Cracoe, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners, starting from Cracoe Village Hall. Run by LDWA – West Yorkshire, the course features the South loop..

INFERNO Winter - Where the Hell Freezes Over is a winter trail race on Saturday 21 February 2026 based at Edale Village Hall in the Peak District (S33 7ZA). The route includes steep ascents and descents, mud, rock scrambles, sheep tracks, high weeds and grass, and likely snow on the tops. Runners m..

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..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route uses the January course and combines forest roads and trails..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Cheshire, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and features 849m of ascent along the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The we..

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..

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 Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res's is a trail and off-road event on Saturday 7 March 2026, organised by CraggRunner and based at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club in Greenfield, Oldham. The routes run across high moorland and valleys around Saddleworth, visiting several local reservoirs. Surfaces include paved paths,..

The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by the East Lancs LDWA. The route goes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors and offers two course options for entrants. The event is scheduled for Sunday 8 March 2026 and is based at Greenmount Old School Community Centre..

The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is scheduled for 8 March 2026 and starts and finishes in Morland Village Hall, CA10 3AS. The event is a 30 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers. The route is largely off-road on mixed terrain, with about 3000 ft of elevation. The course runs through undulating countr..

The Granny's Bay Challenge is a timed running event organised by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running in Lytham St. Annes. The event returns for its fifth year and is held at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade, Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The event is a 6-hour timed event on a flat c..

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..

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50 km trail race on Saturday 14 March 2026. The course is a new grand loop based from Hayfield, High Peak (Race HQ at Hayfield Cricket Pavilion, SK22 2LD) and follows sections of the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way. Total ascent for the route is..

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinalt Hall; parking on the estate (£3). The course winds through..