Trail Running calendar near Burntwood 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.

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.

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 the Forest of Dean Spring Half Marathon on Sunday 22 March 2026, a scenic half marathon starting and finishing at the Speech House Hotel along waymarked forest trails with gentle climbs. Organised for charity and supported by the Forest..

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.

Hardwick X Stream is a gritty off road 6 mile cross country at Manor House Farm with streams, fields and plenty of mud. Limited to 300 runners, this spike friendly race gives a memento to every finisher and offers post race refreshments.

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.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Test your endurance at the Elephant Challenge in Salcey Forest, a six hour timed event where you rack up as many 3.5 mile off road loops as you can. Friendly to canicross and rucking, this scenic trail run suits all paces.

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.

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..

Run Upcote Spring Trail is a limited entry 5 mile off road route around Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, featuring forest tracks, climbs and scenic Cotswolds views. Expect chip timing, medals for all finishers and a friendly festival vibe.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.