Trail Running calendar near Birch Vale 2025-2026

Take on scenic, undulating trails through Cannock Chase Forest with options from 5 Mile to 20 Mile to suit every trail runner. Enjoy a welcoming race day vibe, bespoke medals and free photos for finishers.

Warm up your winter at the Manchester Winter Warmer Run in Heaton Park on Sunday 8 February 2026, with 5k, 10k and half marathon options across an undulating park course. All finishers get a medal and you can optionally fundraise for Shelte..

Join the Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl at Grizedale Forest for scenic, chip timed trail runs over 10K or a dog friendly 6K. Bring up to two dogs in a suitable harness for a fun, muddy morning of laps through wide forest paths.

Take on St Aidan's Winter Beast, a 6.66 mile hilly trail around Swillington, Leeds with off path climbs, mud and a sluice crossing. Limited to 300 runners, this single lap winter classic will test your grit and trail skills.

Take on the Anglezarke Amble, a scenic challenge walk from Rivington across the West Pennine Moors. Choose the 24 mile long route open to runners and finish within 10 hours to enjoy checkpoints, refreshments and a finisher certificate.

The Billing in Rawdon, Leeds is a 14 kilometres winter trail with rolling climbs, muddy trails and a lap around Leeds Bradford Airport. Expect tough climbs, great views and a friendly club vibe.

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.

Take on the Winter Half Tour of Bradwell on Saturday 14 February 2026, a challenging 28.2 km fell route across classic Peak District terrain. Expect winter conditions, dramatic views and a friendly, well organised event with electronic timi..

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.

Trails and Tails 15 Feb 2026 offers scenic 4 mile and 8 mile trail runs for runners and Canicross competitors with chip timing and medals for all finishers. Bring your dog for prizes and enjoy runnable trails and great views.

Take on a Pennines fell race Sun 15 Feb 2026 at Booth Cricket Club, a testing 8 km with 381 m climb over moorland that needs some navigation. Pre entry or entry on the day up to 100 runners; full body cover required and parking limited.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race from Lower Hopton Cricket Club, a punchy 5 km with about 210 m of climb over rugged upland terrain. Junior races and on the day entries make it perfect for family runners and club competitors.

Explore scenic trails around Cracoe in the Yorkshire Dales with 12 or 25 mile options for walkers and runners. Places are limited and the event is currently full with a waiting list, with checkpoints, hot drinks and a finish meal to reward..

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..

Tackle the classic Doctors Gate Fell Race from The Queens Arms in Old Glossop, a rugged 12.7 mile route with nearly 3000 ft of ascent. A testing fell running challenge and FRA English Champs event with pre entries required.

Take on a scenic off road 9.5 km two lap course around Kinver Edge and the famous Rock Houses in Stourbridge. Open to runners 14 and over, the event promises finish goodies, a medal and prizes for top male and female finishers.

Tibthorpe Loop is a scenic half marathon trail in the Yorkshire Wolds with rolling climbs and clear waymarking, ideal for trail lovers. Enjoy coffee, chip timing and a tree planted for every finisher to support local charities.

Take on the Chester Ultra 50, a scenic 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 Feb 2026 through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect rugged terrain, about 849m ascent and limited places.

Take on the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a challenging 24 mile winter route across Dark Peak moorland from Dovestone Reservoir. Suited to experienced walkers and runners, with checkpoints, flexible starts and a ten hour limit.