Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2025-2026

Experience a thrilling night time 10k through Whinlatter Forest, tackling very hilly gravel and twisting singletrack under head torches. Enjoy event mementos, downloadable photos and cafe refreshments for a memorable winter trail run.

On 14 Feb 2026 join the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic 24 mile challenge across moorland and reservoirs with climbs to Rivington Pike and Winter Hill. Expect testing terrain, checkpoints and a warm finish.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with o..

PECO XC League 2025-26 Race 5 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..

Trails & Tails is a friendly timed trail in scenic East Yorkshire with runnable 4 and 8 mile routes for runners and canicross teams. Chip timing, staggered dog first starts, medals for all and special dog awards plus coffee and cakes.

Join the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 February 2026 for scenic 12 and 25 mile walking and running routes from Cracoe Village Hall, with well stocked checkpoints and a warm finish meal. Entries are limited and filling fast.

Join the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden for a gritty 13.3 km winter fell challenge with 660 m climb, testing navigation and endurance. Expect hot post race food, a friendly club vibe and strict winter kit checks.

Event overview 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,..

Winter Railway Ultra invites runners to follow a scenic disused railway along the River Severn from Ironbridge to Bridgnorth, passing sites of the area s industrial heritage. Distances from 9 to 37 miles on out and back laps with aid statio..

Badger Challenge : event overview 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..

Enjoy a moonlit trail run through Whinlatter Forest with 5K and 10K routes on mixed forest roads and trails. Dog friendly with up to two dogs per runner, individual starts and head torch required.

Scenic half marathon through the rolling Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at Field House Camping and Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe on 28 Feb 2026. Undulating but not technical, with eco extras, a plantable medal and a tree planted per e..

Tackle a scenic 24 mile route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors on 28 February 2026, featuring wild moorland, graded footpaths and stunning views. Open to experienced walkers and runners prepared for winter conditions, with check..

Take on 50 miles of scenic Cheshire trails at the Chester Ultra, weaving canal towpaths, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. This supported trail ultra is a challenging 10th anniversary edition for experienced marathon finishers.

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 publ..

Cloud 9 is a scenic off road fell race from Congleton up to Bosley Cloud and back via the ancient Bridestones, offering 9 miles of rugged trails and rewarding views. Chip timed with a friendly crowd and limited to 350 runners.

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 g..

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..

Explore moorland trails around Saddleworth Reservoirs on scenic but tough 25 km, 44 km and 60 km routes featuring boulder fields, streams and high moorland. Self navigated courses with checkpoints, live timing and a post race meal.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.