Trail Running calendar near Boot 2025-2026

Take on scenic trails around Derwent Reservoir with 5 mile and 10 mile routes through woodlands, firm paths, and grassy tracks. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and Wild Deer swag, with the 5 mile open to canicross runners with your dog.

Take on the Chester Ultra 50, a scenic 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 Feb 2026 through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect rugged terrain, about 849m ascent and limited places.

Take on the South Pennine 24 on 28 February 2026, a challenging 24 mile winter route across Dark Peak moorland from Dovestone Reservoir. Suited to experienced walkers and runners, with checkpoints, flexible starts and a ten hour limit.

Light up Whinlatter Forest with a headtorch in the Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run, choosing 5k or 10k undulating trail routes. Dogs are welcome with up to two per runner and individual starts for a relaxed, chip timed night event.

Take on the classic Ilkley Moor Fell Race, 8 km across rocky, steep moorland with 401 m of climb and stunning views. Experience required as rough terrain and a mid race cut off make this a true fell running challenge.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Saddleworth Res's is an off road navigation challenge around Saddleworth Moor with 25 km, 44 km or 60 km routes that visit reservoirs, rocky tracks and boggy ground. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a post event meal complete this cla..

Run under starry skies in the Trail Outlaws Dark Skies Run series, with night trail races at Kielder Waterside and other certified Dark Sky areas. Choose from ultra, mid distance and 10K options for a magical night on the trails.

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round will take place in Barley on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.

Granny's Bay Challenge on 8 March 2026 in Lytham St Annes offers a scenic, flat 5.24 mile estuary loop. This 6 hour timed event lets you run as many laps as you like and earn an official time and medal after one lap; entries limited to 100.

Take on the Roddlesworth Roller, a scenic 9 km trail around lakes and through woods on good paths and roads. Held at Abbey Village on 8 March 2026, this friendly community race welcomes all ages and raises funds for the school PTA.

The Carrock Fell Race will take place in Hesket Newmarket on Sunday 8 March 2026. You can run 9 kilometers.

Haworth Hobble is a 51 km (32 miles) off road ultra across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1,340 m climb, exposed remote terrain and a true fell running challenge with live tracking and feed stations.

Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley offers scenic but challenging trail routes along moorland, rivers and reservoirs, with distances from 13 to 50 miles. Rugged climbs, checkpoints and a finisher medal and T shirt await all finishers.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race around Marsden with rough moorland, stream crossings and a climb of Pule Hill over 6.5 miles. Limited to 200 runners, with hot drinks and cake awaiting finishers.

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.

The Muncaster Luck will take place in Ravenglass on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.