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

Tackle 12 miles and over 2,000 feet of ascent in the Windy Hill Fell Race around Denshaw on Sunday 8 February 2026. Expect technical moorland, mandatory winter kit and checkpoints en route, with hot soup at the Rams Head finish.

Run around scenic Carsington Water with a choice of half marathon or 10K along undulating reservoir trails. Kilometre markers, a themed medal and post race goodies await at this friendly RunThrough event.

Join the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge from Rivington across moorland to Winter Hill and reservoirs. Pick 17 miles or 24 miles where runners may use the longer route, enjoy checkpoints with refreshments and a finisher's certificate.

The Billing is a winter trail around Rawdon and the Leeds Bradford Airport perimeter, about 14 km of undulating trails with memorable climbs and winter views. Limited to 100 runners, the marked course asks for trail shoes and your own water..

Join Trails and Tails at Field House Farm for scenic 4 and 8 mile trail runs through gentle East Yorkshire countryside, with Canicross entries welcome. Chip timing, medals, prizes and post run food make it a great day for runners and dogs.

Race 5 of the PECO XC League comes to Roundhay Park, Leeds on 15 February 2026 for an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country challenge. Club teams battle across men's and ladies divisions in a lively league final.

Explore the Severn banks on the Winter Railway Ultra, a scenic multi distance trail along a disused railway through Ironbridge to Bridgnorth. Choose from 9 to 37 miles and soak up industrial heritage on this unique February run.

Take on the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden on 21 Feb 2026, a challenging 13.3 km winter route over rough moor and steep climbs with about 660 m of ascent. Finish at Todmorden Cricket Club where winter kit is required and hot food awai..

Join the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 Feb 2026 for scenic 12 or 25 mile runs or walks through the Yorkshire Dales. Organised by LDWA, it has staffed checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal for a friendly community challenge.

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultra around Chester, winding along canal towpaths, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail with Helsby Hill and Frodsham views. Expect rugged trails, friendly checkpoints and a true endurance challenge.

Tackle the Tibthorpe Loop trail half marathon, a rolling circular course with about 1,200 ft of climb and on route support. Limited to 300 runners, it includes chip timing, a recycled wildflower medal and a tree planted for each finisher.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.