Trail Running calendar near Bury 2025-2026

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to c..

Marsden Moors Marathon on Saturday 9 May 2026 showcases scenic moorland in the Colne Valley with marathon, 23 and 18 mile options. Limited to 150 entries, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and downloadable route maps.

Event details The Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at the UCLAN Sports Arena, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG. The event is part of a three-day series. Maximum entries are 100 and entries close on 02/05/2026. Age restri..

Tackle North Yorkshire moors at Hardmoors 26.2 White Horse Trail Marathon from Sutton Bank, with marathon, half and 10k routes. Untaped courses test your navigation and stamina with timed cut offs and medals.

Join the Avenham Amble in Preston on Sunday 10 May 2026 for parkland running through Avenham Park, along the River Ribble and into Miller Park. Choose from 10K, half, marathon or ultra and enjoy a bespoke medal and post run goodies.

Finish the season at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter, a chip timed trail to the summit of Seat How. Pick from two mixed terrain routes, run with or without your dog, and celebrate season prizes.

Take part in the Jack Bloor Races, an evening fell race with junior events on Ilkley Moor each second Tuesday in May. A community favourite, the event raises funds for the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund to support young people.

Keswick Mountain Festival 15 to 17 May 2026 brings swim, bike, run, hike and triathlon events alongside adventure races, speakers, live music and an outdoor expo. Enjoy food and bars and a sustainability push with no single use cups.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Challenge yourself on the Holcombe 10, a scenic 10K or 10 mile trail through Redisher Woods, up to Peel Tower and across open moorland. Entries support The Sunnywood Project and the routes reward runners with great views, water stations and..

Trent Valley Ultra 2026 The Trent Valley Ultra 2026 is a 50k race held on Saturday 16 May 2026. The event starts and finishes at Milestone Brewery & Tap, Great North Road, Cromwell, Newark NG23 6JE. The organiser is Quadrio Events. Mini..

Take on the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle, a scenic trail from Skipton through the Yorkshire Dales to Malham Tarn and Gordale Scar. Distances to 50 mile offer big climbs and stunning Dales views, with medals, T shirt and hot food.

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..

Take on the Pommie Panter Fell Race in Youlgrave, Peak District, a rugged 5.8 mile route with climbs, limestone descents and marshy sections finishing on the village high street. All profits support local village facilities and a friendly c..

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge, a 26.2 mile walk or run across the scenic Peak District with 4800 feet of ascent and friendly checkpoints. Support local causes and enjoy hot food and a finisher badge back in Alstonefield.

Tackle 13.2 miles of technical forest tracks and ancient trods around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods at SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge half marathon on 17 May 2026. Small field of 50 runners and bespoke finisher medal.

Panopticons Ultra is a scenic 32 mile trail ultra through East Lancashire, linking four Panopticons and winding across Pennine foothills. Expect rugged climbs, views and a point to point adventure from Blackburn to Trawden.

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a full..

Grand Union Canal Race (GUCR) is a 145-mile non-stop ultramarathon along the Grand Union Canal Towpath from Gas Street Basin, Birmingham to Little Venice, London. Dubbed “The Long Run” and regarded by many as Britain’s premier ultra, the ra..

Join Gods Own Backyard Ultra Spring 2026 near Leeds and tackle a repeating 4.167 mile loop every hour until one runner remains. Mixed canal, farmland and woodland trails plus camping and a lively support crew make it a gritty and friendly t..