Trail Running calendar near Ashton-under-Lyne 2025-2026

Run through ancient trees and rolling contours at the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail in Wyre Forest. Choose a 13 mile half marathon or 7.6 mile Super Seven for scenic trails, medals and on course support.

Enjoy two scenic fell races in Otley on 21 March 2026, choosing 14 km or 9 km routes across classic fells and trails. Limited entries and every finisher gets a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

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..

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Take on the Link Challenge, a 20 mile trail run or hike on 21 March 2026 at Burrs Country Park, Bury. Enjoy scenic village paths, checkpoints with aid and guided support, and a finisher neck gaiter to mark the achievement.

Take on a scenic trail marathon or 20 mile route from North Wingfield, looping through fields, woodland and the 5 Pits Trail with aid stations and GPX navigation support. Finishers receive a medal and warm cuppa and the event supports Spani..

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell hosts the TFG Beer & Pudding Races, with 7 km and 13.5 km scenic trail routes in the Peak District. Waymarked courses and small group starts lead to a brewery finish where beer and Bakewell pudding await.

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Tackle 11 km of steep climbs and technical descents across Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor at the Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026. Expect rugged single track, stunning moorland views and friendly post race cakes and coffee.

Join a guided recce of the Glyders between Llanberis and the Ogwen Valley, covering 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent in Snowdonia. Small groups led by qualified, experienced runners set out from Capel Curig for a rewarding mountain day.

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 through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

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.

DalesRunner 20 invites trail runners to tackle the rugged Yorkshire Dales around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor. Expect very hilly, technical single track with steep climbs and wild descents on a fully marked route. Entries are limited.

Run Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors in the Moors Traverse, about 80 km with 1,600 m of climb finishing at Robin Hoods Bay. Self sufficient runners get staffed checkpoints, maps and a transported drop bag.

Take on the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright coast to coast, Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines, Nine Standards and into the Yorkshire Dales. Expect wild scenery, 1400m ascent and self sufficiency vibe..

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Carneddau leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig on Sunday 29 March 2026, tackling 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent. Run in small groups led by experienced mountain leaders who completed Paddy Buckley Round..

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.