Trail Running calendar near Bollington 2025-2026

A challenging 6.5 mile fell race across boggy Pennine moorland and up Pule Hill, with tussocky trods and stream crossings that may leave your feet wet. Organised by Holmfirth Harriers in Marsden. Expect variable weather and carry full FRA k..

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run at Smithills Sports Centre in Bolton on 15 March 2026 for a friendly, chip timed five mile off road challenge. Entry limited to 300 runners so grab your spot and enjoy a community atmosphere.

Tackle the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six charming villages around Bury, with scenic trails, checkpoints and a finisher neck gaiter. All proceeds support the Sunnywood Project youth and community work.

Run through pastoral trails at Hyde Hall Farm for the Moo Marathon experience with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every runner. Expect lap based routes, a bespoke finish medal and cupless aid stations.

Explore the Chevin near Otley with 9 km or 14 km fell routes that test your navigation and climbing on rocky trails. Finish at The Black Horse for post race refreshments and a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Trails of Mena on 21 March 2026 offers marathon and 20 mile trail distances around North Wingfield, with mixed tracks, woodland and some climbs. Enjoy marked routes, aid stations, post race hot drinks and a commemorative medal.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Run along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths from Sowerby Bridge with distances from 10 km up to 100 km. Enjoy marshals, aid stations, chip timing and a friendly festival atmosphere on 22 March 2026.

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the Heptonstall Fell Race in West Yorkshire in March 2026, a tough 15.4 mile course with 966 m of ascent over moorland, bog and wooded valleys. Navigation skills and kit are essential and pre entry via SiEntries is required.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.

Challenge yourself on a 32 mile loop in the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, solo or in teams of two or four. The mostly traffic free route follows canal towpaths and tunnels and finishes wi..

Join a guided recce and fun run across the wild Carneddau from the Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig, tackling 16 km of rugged terrain and dramatic mountain scenery. Small groups led by Mountain Leaders provide guidance and local knowledge.