Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2024-2025

WEEKEND 9 is an exciting running and hiking event taking place in the Howgill Fells, featuring a challenging 25.5 km route with an elevation gain of 1500 meters. Originally used by the 23 SAS for training, this event offers participants the chance to experience a historic and demanding course. Compe..

The The Shindig in The Shire will take place in Corfton on Saturday 17 May 2025.

The Charlesworth Chase is a challenging running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a 5.2-mile course with a 1200 ft ascent. The race starts at the Craven Arms in Appletreewick, leading participants to Simons Seat and back. Runners navigate through scenic landscapes, including fields a..

God's Own Back Yard Ultra - Spring 2025 is a unique endurance running event taking place at Hunters Greave, Leeds. Competitors embark on a 4.167-mile loop every hour, with the challenge of completing it within the hour to continue. The last person to finish a loop alone is crowned the champion, whil..

The Steel City 60 Ultra is an exhilarating 60-mile running event set in Sheffield, featuring a challenging circular route that includes 6,400 feet of ascent. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or join a relay team of 2, 3, or 6 members. The event showcases the natural beauty of Sheffield, ..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a 26.2-mile walk/run event set in the picturesque White Peak village of Alstonefield. Participants will face a challenging course that includes 4,800 feet of ascent and descent. The event features six manned checkpoints providing essential support, including water, snack..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a trail running event taking place in the scenic Bronte Country, Yorkshire, on 18 May 2025. Organized by Sue Ryder, this half marathon covers a distance of 13.1 miles and features a hilly course. Participants can enjoy a well-deserved pie and peas meal at the finish, alon..

Wuthering Heights Wander Haworth is a scenic trail running event set in the stunning Brontë countryside above Haworth. Participants will tackle a 5-mile lapped course, designed to challenge runners while showcasing the breathtaking landscapes of Yorkshire. The event includes amenities such as bespok..

The Calderdale Way Relay will take place in Greetland on Sunday 18 May 2025.

The Cookridge Community 10K is a multi-terrain running event taking place in Cookridge, Leeds, on May 18, 2025. This 10-kilometre race, organized in memory of Gareth Dunn, features a scenic route that includes a mix of trails and grass, with a notable hill halfway through. Participants will enjoy a ..

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional running event set in the scenic Peak District, featuring a challenging 5.8-mile route with an elevation gain of 876 feet. The race is designed for participants aged 16 and above and is governed by the Fell Running Association rules. It offers a ..

The Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a classic fell race organized by Todmorden Harriers, originally established by Kev Shand in 1983. This challenging race, categorized as AS, covers a distance of 5.6 km with an elevation gain of 366 meters, featuring rough terrain and the iconic Blackstone Edge Trig p..

The Panopticons Ultra is a new 32-mile trail ultra running event set in East Lancashire, designed to showcase the four art installations known as 'The Panopticons' by Mid Pennine Arts. Participants will traverse beautiful trails in the South Pennines, starting at Corporation Park in Blackburn and fi..

The Ilkley Trail Race is a popular multi-terrain running event held in Ilkley, West Yorkshire, featuring a scenic 6.9-mile out-and-back course with 810 feet of elevation gain. Participants will enjoy stunning views of the Wharfe Valley and Ilkley Moor while navigating through tracks, woodlands, fiel..

The Austwick Amble Fell Race is a scenic 13km loop set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring the breathtaking views of Crummockdale. This event is designed for runners of various abilities, with a total elevation gain of 365m (1200ft) and a well-marked route. It coincides with the..

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek running event set in the scenic surroundings of Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang. The race covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 m). Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment, ensuring a safe experie..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

The Wild Fox Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025.

OMM Lite is an exciting outdoor challenge set in the scenic Grasmere area, where participants aim to locate as many checkpoints as possible within a designated time frame. Teams or individuals will receive a map indicating the checkpoints and their point values, relying solely on the map and a compa..

The Great Langdale 21 is a scenic and challenging 21km trail run set in the stunning landscapes of Great and Little Langdale, starting from the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. This event is part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race Weekend and features a fully marked route with 850m of ascent, offering participants..