Trail Running calendar near Bacup 2025-2026

Take on the Hardmoors 55, a 55 mile ultramarathon across the North York Moors and Cleveland Hills on 21 March 2026. Expect rugged trails, 2700 m of ascent and stunning scenery for a truly memorable endurance challenge.

Organised by Great Owl Running, the Chevin BS fell race is a 10-kilometre loop on the Chevin in Otley, West Yorkshire. A Category BS event, it features about 390 metres of ascent in a notably hilly course. The race starts and finishes on St..

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.

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.

Event overview The TFG Beer & Pudding Races is a trail running event on Sunday 22 March 2026, organised by Trails For Good and held at Thornbridge Brewery, DE45 1GS near Bakewell in the Peak District. Entries open on 10 September 2025 a..

Buttermere Trail Race 2026 The event takes place in Buttermere Village, Cumbria on 22 March 2026. The route is a circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. The advertised distance is 20 kilometres, run as one lap wit..

Canalathon Ultra Running Festival on 22 March 2026 takes runners along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths with 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km options. Finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club for hot food, goody bags, medals a..

Tackle the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District on 28 and 29 March 2026. This point to point St Bees to Shap route winds over classic lakeland passes and wild valleys for a true coast to coast challenge.

Set along the Monsal Trail, Peak District, the Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers two distances on a traffic-free, multi-terrain route. Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, Derbyshire, runners can select the half m..

Enjoy scenic trails around Grasmere and Rydal Water with 5 km and 10 km options plus duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly, all finishers get a medal and Wild Deer merch in a stunning Lakes setting.

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..

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, held 28 March to 1 April. Expect roughly 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks for an epic backcountry challenge.

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with..

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an adventurous 80 km ultra along Wainwrights coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hoods Bay with 1,600 m of ascent. Mapped routes, support stops and a self sufficient ethos make for a scenic, testing day.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged uplands, the iconic Nine Standards and a warm finish below Ri..

Run around Whinlatter Top on wide, rolling forest tracks with 9k and 12k options at the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter. Chip timing and dogs welcome for a relaxed, springtime challenge.

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (3 April 2026) The event is a 50 miles ultramarathon on Good Friday, 3 April 2026, with a stated elevation gain of 123 m. The course follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River M..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

MindOverMoors The OG! is a scenic 10 km trail race through the North Yorkshire Moors on 4 April 2026, with challenging climbs and one midroute aid station. Entries are limited to 200 and a share of fees supports mental health charity.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.