Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food vendors, talks and onsite facilities.

A new approx 12k off road race at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. Participants receive a mug and goody bag and have access to tea, coffee and cakes at the finish.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park, Wakefield with varied terrain and rolling hills. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and basic facilities such as refreshments and toilets are available on site.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park organised by Cancer Research UK, with wave starts, on-course obstacles and a finishers medal. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

A ten person relay following the Barnsley boundary across roads, tracks and footpaths, covering about 72 miles and 7,350 ft of ascent. Teams run individual legs, times are aggregated and results are announced by category.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg across the Snowdon Range from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis on 14 June 2026. The route is 20km with 1,900m of ascent and is led by Mountain Leader qualified runners.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

A 9.7 km fell race near Rochdale on 14 June 2026 with 396 m of climb, registration at Norden Bowling Club and a start 500 metres away. Pre entry and on the day entry are available and team results count the first three finishers.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 in Eccles is a functional fitness race combining ten repeated exercise stations with running, offered in solo, doubles and relay formats across two distance options; entrants must be 18 or over.

A 19.3 km fell race with 914 m of ascent around Abergwyngregyn, part of the North Wales Series 2026. Entry costs £10 and registration is available online or on the day; navigational skills and mountain experience are recommended.

A social 10 km trail run from Kickback Coffee in Macclesfield with free coffee on arrival and a regrouping, inclusive pace. The route climbs onto the Gritstone Trail, crosses stiles, and offers views across the Peak District and Manchester.

A 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington on 16 June 2026, based at the Whitakers Arms. The event is Race 7 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series with a £6 entry on the day.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2026 covering 6.8 km with 305 m of climb around Lea Green, Matlock. Entry on the day is available for £7 and juniors may run free with the main race.

A midweek AM category fell race of 13 km with 914 m ascent across Howgills terrain, mandatory FRA kit and checkpoint cutoffs, supporting local community and mountain rescue.

Experience an 8 km trail race at Wirral Country Park as part of a summer competition series. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and series awards.

A midweek fell race at Tal y Mignedd Campsite in Nantlle Valley featuring a 6.7 km route with 520 m of ascent. The event is part of the North Wales Mid Week Series and includes junior races across multiple age categories.

A Peak District fell race around Castleton supporting the local cave rescue team. The course is 8.5 km with 370 m ascent, partially flagged, runs under FRA rules, and has specific kit and navigation requirements.