Trail Running calendar near Ashton-under-Lyne 2026-2027

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near the Pennine Bridleway, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Third race of a three week spring series with prizes and funds donated to local causes.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A trail event on 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley offering a half marathon (one 13.1-mile lap) or a full marathon (two laps). Entries for the main race are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs the week of May 4th.

A 14 km Lake District fell race with 1,065 m of ascent and summit checkpoints on Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18 and an entry limit of 300; proceeds support Coniston Mountain Rescue Team.

A BM category fell race from Diggle Hotel across moorland and Pennine terrain covering 10 miles with 1700 ft of climb, finalising with a community cake competition and prizes for decoration and taste.

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

The Furty Furlong will take place in Conisbrough on Saturday 2 May 2026. You can run 4 miles.

A guided recce on 3 May 2026 of the Paddy Buckley leg from Capel Curig to Nantmoor over the Moelwyns in Snowdonia. The 35 km route has 2500 m of ascent and runs in small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides.

Join a trail run from Castleton Village Hall in the Peak District. Choose between a 6.5 km or 13.1 km route past Peveril Castle and the Great Ridge. Finish with treats from a local bakery while supporting trail conservation.

A five mile women only trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open midnight 31 December and on the day entry may be available for an extra £2.

A club-organised fell race featuring a senior Category BS course of about 6 miles with 1109 ft climb, plus a set of junior races for ages 6 to under 17. The event is registered with the Fell Runners' Association and forms part of a local Gr..

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible; the finish area at Millers Bar features a gong and post race drinks.

An 11 km Calder Valley fell race with 396 m of climb across moorland, visiting Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. The flagged course is FRA licensed; mandatory kit may be required and entry is limited to 200.

A three race series of measured, flat 5 kilometres on a canal towpath near Methley organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Series entrants receive a t shirt and the final race includes a 1.5 mile fun run..

A midweek trail and fell race around White Nancy and Kerridge ridge covering about 8 km with 230 m of climb. Organised with club support, entries are limited and all proceeds go to local charities and mountain rescue.

A provisional cross-country race at Sheinton Church near Cressage on 6 May 2026. The course is 5.3 km with 100 m ascent, entry is on day only with a fee of £8, and 2026 will be the last running.