Trail Running calendar near Barrowford 2025-2026

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six picturesque villages around Bury on 21 March 2026. Enjoy woodland and meadow views, guided checkpoints, a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter and the feel good of supportin..

Take on a scenic Trail Marathon or 20 mile route around North Wingfield in Derbyshire, mixing trails, fields and woodland with runnable climbs. All finishers get a medal and warm refreshments and proceeds support Spaniel Aid UK.

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.

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Run 100 km across the Lake District on Lakes Traverse 2026, a coast to coast ultramarathon from St Bees to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect dramatic fells, lakeside trails and a tough, unforgettable experience for seasoned runners.

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 Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported multi day ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Cover about 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three national parks for an epic end of March challenge.

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.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

Tackle the 11 km Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026 at Low Fremington Village Hall. Expect steep climbs along Fremington Edge, technical trods and stunning Swaledale views, plus generous aid stations, parking and cake at the finish.

Take on the newly extended 20 km DalesRunner around Reeth, North Yorkshire, with testing ascents, ridge running and technical rocky descents. Fully waymarked, with stocked aid stations and finishers drinks and cake, it is a scenic rewarding..

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 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

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.

Women only half marathon on scenic trails near Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail, with rolling climbs and a welcoming vibe. Finishers earn a medal and enjoy campfire cake and hot drinks while supporting a local women's charity.