Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain run through the heart of Snowdonia National Park. With over 3,200m of ascent past Yr Wyddfa and the Glyderau, it's a true navigation challenge. The event features five fully-supported checkpoints..

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

The Malham Trail Half Marathon is the final leg of the Due North Trail Trilogy. Runners will traverse iconic landscapes like Malham Cove and Malham Tarn, with a climb up to Weets Top offering panoramic views. The event includes a post-race..

Battle of the Borders offers three trail distances on the Shropshire Hills, from a 10K to a full marathon. The single-lap course starts and finishes in Carding Mill Valley, with fully marked routes and required runner supplies. Participants..

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Join a scenic charity 10k across Staffordshire countryside, starting and finishing at the canal side Hartley Arms in Wheaton Aston. With only 150 places, the race finishes with music and food at the pub to celebrate local charities.

Explore the rugged Welsh landscapes at the RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky trail races. Choose from 12k, 25k, or 54k distances on a route from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris summit. Enjoy chip timing, a themed medal, and free race photos.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

A 23-mile walk or run through Malhamdale, starting from Gargrave Village Hall. The route visits several local landmarks with a 9-hour time limit. Entries are limited to 200 participants.

The Exterminator is a challenging 27km fell race through varied Peak District terrain. It demands self-navigation and full mandatory kit, with a focus on self-sufficiency and route choice. The event finishes at the Totley AC pavilion, where..

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

A six day self supported multistage race down the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle, covering 380 km and 17,400 m of ascent. Two day northern and southern options offer condensed sections of the same route.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

This is a guided run over 15 peaks above 3,000 feet in Snowdonia. The approximate distance is 30 miles with significant ascent. It is a supported challenge, not a race, with logistics, food, and guiding included.

A roughly 100 km circuit of Leeds on the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural with varied trail and road surfaces. The route is waymarked, supplied as GPX and supported with checkpoints, food and a halfway drop bag option.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Event Overview The Nine Edges Challenge is a 20-mile off-road route with approximately 900 metres of elevation gain. The course goes across high moorlands and gritstone edges from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge in the Pe..

Choose from 12, 18, or 26-mile routes through the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Starting at Wistanstow Village Hall, the event includes meals and full support. It's a popular challenge walk with an entry limit of 160.

The Lap is a 72km ultra marathon around Lake Windermere. With 24 hours to complete the fully marked trail, it offers six support stations and is open to runners and walkers.

Event Overview The Yorkshireman Off Road Full and Half Marathon takes place on September 13, 2026. It is the 33rd edition of the event, which traverses Bronte Country. The race is organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club and is run u..