Trail Running calendar near Boot 2026-2027

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Run scenic trails around Horwich at Curley's 5 km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, organised by Winter Hill Runners. Friendly and fast paced, entries are available on the day making it perfect for casual runners and trail lovers.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

The Manx Mountain Marathon will take place in Ramsey on Saturday 4 April 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

A new urban trail race in Halifax on 6 April 2026, a course of just over 10K from Shibden Hall to Beacon Hill that runs through several landmark buildings, with proceeds supporting Overgate Hospice.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Enjoy Stanhope Trail Races in the North Pennines with 10k and half marathon routes from Stanhope Showground across moorland, woodland and waterfall views. Marked trails, big climbs and finish line food make for a rewarding spring trail day.

Bruce's Crown Race on 11 to 12 April 2026 in Glentrool challenges teams of 2 to 4 with a rugged 46 mile route across three Galloway hill ranges. Remote navigation, manned checkpoints and a 24 hour time limit make this a true team endurance..

Heart of Granite is a challenging 20 mile mountain race in Glen Trool taking in the Merrick summit and wild Galloway ridges. Pre entry only and aimed at experienced fell runners with navigation skills; profits go to Galloway Mountain Rescue..

A 26 miles loop across peat bogs in the North Pennines, the Allendale Challenge raises funds for North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team and normally sells out. The 2026 event uses electronic chip timing and limits entries to 750.

On 11 April 2026 the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger starts and finishes at Studley Roger Village Hall near Ripon, offering ultramarathon and shorter trail races through woods and historic sites including Fountains Abbey. Expect rugged scenic tr..

An annual outdoor event near Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026, offering three circular Pennine routes of 35, 24 and 16 miles. Open to runners and walkers aged 14 and over, with checkpoint support, timing and post event facilities.

RunThrough Lake District on 11 April 2026 from Keswick offers a scenic but testing 53k and a shorter 23k around Derwent Water and Catbells. Marshalled, chip timed courses with aid stations, live tracking for ultras and a hot finish.

The Jeffrey's Mount Figure of Eight on Sat 11 Apr 2026 in the Lake District is a classic 7.8 km fell race with 530 m of climb that rewards stamina and navigation. On the day entry is £8 and proceeds support Macmillan Cancer Support.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

Tackle scenic Lake District trails at Lakeland Trails Hawkshead on 11 April 2026 with 10k and 16k options for runners and walkers. Enjoy panoramic fell views, a famous Coffin Trail climb and a lively finish village.

Summit 2 Sea Offa's Dyke Half Marathon sends runners from the summit of Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke Trail to a sea level finish on Prestatyn beach at the Nova Centre. Expect testing climbs, dramatic descent and sweeping coastal views.

Explore the wild Howgills from Sedbergh on 12 April 2026 with 10 km, half marathon or full marathon options on scenic trails. Mandatory kit and minimum age 16 apply, and entries include a finisher medal, timing and photos.

A long Lakeland route of about 23 miles with 4400 ft of ascent starting and finishing at Ambleside Parish Centre. The route passes Loughrigg Tarn, Coniston and Tarn Hows; navigational skills and basic mountain kit are required.