Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

A tough BM fell race on the Chevin in Otley. The 14 km course features 650 meters of climbing on a challenging single loop. Registration and post race refreshments are at The Black Horse pub.

Trails of Mena offers a 20-mile and marathon trail run through the varied landscapes of Derbyshire. The runnable circular course is lightly marked and supported by checkpoints with food and drink. The event is named in memory of a beloved d..

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

The Beater Clough Fell Race is a challenging category AM fell run covering 10.9km with 610m of ascent. The flagged route features steep, rough terrain requiring full kit. It's for runners aged 18 and over, with team prizes and water at the..

This 10-mile military-style race honors former Royal Marine and firefighter Dan Lee. Participants can run or tackle the hilly mixed-terrain course with a weighted 35 lb pack. The event concludes with a charity after-party.

Join a guided recce of the Ambleside to Cartmel section of the Lakes in A Day route. Learn from experienced NAV4 tutors alongside other participants on this 22-mile trail. Spaces are limited to 15.

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

Choose between a 7km or 13.5km scenic trail run starting from Thornbridge Brewery. With a flexible wave start, enjoy views around Bakewell before finishing with a local beer and pudding. A portion of your entry supports the Peak District co..

This 25km fell race traverses the diverse landscapes of the upper Calder Valley. The route includes wooded valleys, moorland, and open countryside, requiring navigational skills. Pre-entry is mandatory, with strict kit requirements and time..

An evening trail run offering a 5km, 10km, or half marathon around the Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The course is unmarked and head torches are required. It's held on a Tuesday night, starting from the Swinsty Moor Car Park.

A night run up Pendle Hill to raise funds for the local mountain rescue team. The 9.2 km route starts in Barley and goes over the hill into Ogden Clough. Head torches and full FRA kit are required for this marshalled event.

A 300 km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright's classic Coast to Coast route across northern England. Starting at St Bees and finishing in Robin Hood's Bay, the journey traverses three National Parks with around 6,500m of ascent.

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

Recce a key leg of the classic Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia. Join a small guided group for a 15 km mountain run with over 1,800 m of ascent. It's ideal for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners or anyone wanting a challenging day in the Welsh..

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

A club-run fell event from Barley Village Hall featuring a senior course of 4.5 miles and 1500 ft ascent and junior races for U10 to U18 on private farmland. Entries are available on the day and results are published online.