Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

A midweek fell race in Wray on 28 April 2026 covering 11 km with 335 m climb. Entry is on the day only with a £5 fee and teams of three are permitted.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near the Pennine Bridleway, run as two anti clockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. Third race of a three week spring series with prizes and funds donated to local causes.

A 50 mile trail ultra in the Yorkshire Dales around Malham with 2593 m of ascent and five staffed checkpoints. It follows the Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks routes and requires prior marathon experience and mandatory kit.

A guided run across the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Support includes transport, food stations, a mountain guide and a support vehicle; the route is shown as a non race event.

A circular 30 mile ultra through mid Wales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes. The route follows Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk and reaches the source of the River Severn.

A trail event on 2 May 2026 at Carding Mill Valley offering a half marathon (one 13.1-mile lap) or a full marathon (two laps). Entries for the main race are limited to 200 and a virtual option runs the week of May 4th.

A 14 km Lake District fell race with 1,065 m of ascent and summit checkpoints on Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18 and an entry limit of 300; proceeds support Coniston Mountain Rescue Team.

A BM fell race from Diggle Hotel across Pennine moorland, about 16 km with 518 m climb. The routed course uses flagged paths and stone steps, full FRA kit is required, and a cake competition follows the finish.

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.

A guided recce on 3 May 2026 of the Paddy Buckley leg from Capel Curig to Nantmoor over the Moelwyns in Snowdonia. The 35 km route has 2500 m of ascent and runs in small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides.

Trail races in Castleton offering two waymarked distances across the Great Ridge and Mam Tor with food from a local bakery. Runners must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

A five mile women only trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open midnight 31 December and on the day entry may be available for an extra £2.

A club-organised fell race featuring a senior Category BS course of about 6 miles with 1109 ft climb, plus a set of junior races for ages 6 to under 17. The event is registered with the Fell Runners' Association and forms part of a local Gr..

A four hour endurance run on a 5.3 km circuit in New Mills where participants complete as many laps as possible; the finish area at Millers Bar features a gong and post race drinks.