Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

Experience the inaugural Bluebell's Revenge fell race featuring an 8.9 km figure-of-eight course around the Chevin. This FRA-licensed event offers 315 meters of climbing and concludes with social food and drinks at the Bluebell Inn.

A social run at Bowdon Rugby Club on 30 May 2026 that combines a 5 km course with drink stations and obstacles. Drinks are provided during the course and participants must be 18 or over.

A weekend running event in Bingley on 30 May 2026 offering 5K, 10K and a half marathon, scenic routes, finisher medals, hot food and drink options. Organised by Its Grim Up North Running with online and pay on the day entry options.

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

Test your mountain skills at the Duddon Valley Fell Race with 10 or 18 mile category A courses. Navigate technical terrain and significant climbs through the scenic English Lake District peaks starting from Seathwaite.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

A track based endurance event at Woodbank Park offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options where runners complete repeated 400 metre laps. Chip timed results and a finisher medal are provided, with onsite aid and indoor facilities.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

Experience a weekend of off road running in the Lake District featuring trail races, a 24 hour ultra, and navigation challenges. Choose from multiple distances and formats in a celebrated landscape with onsite camping facilities.

A 50-mile trail ultra around Telford that passes Ironbridge and the Wrekin, with four checkpoints offering food, drink and cake. The course is pre-marked, trail shoes are recommended, and a set mandatory kit is required.

Enjoy a 5.5 mile trail run through the scenic Clumber Park in memory of a local running legend. This marshalled event supports Cancer Research and rewards all finishers with a commemorative medal.

Run among the deer herds of Tatton Park on scenic mixed-terrain trails. Choose from 5k, 10k, or half marathon distances for this wildlife-rich trail event. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Explore the quiet paths and rural villages of the Yorkshire Dales at the Settle Saunter. Choose between 10k, half marathon, or 23 mile routes through picturesque fells and market towns.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

Run the Trunce 4 fell race in the Peak District from Oxspring Playing Field, a scenic 6.2 km route with 190 m of climb. On the day entries are just £3 and a 3 km junior race for ages 10 plus makes it great for families.

Experience a flat trail run along the scenic Aire and Calder Navigation canal towpath in Leeds. Join this long standing race series managed by Rothwell Harriers to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.