Trail Running calendar near Bury 2025-2026

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race held at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick, Cumbria. The fully marked, hilly course winds through hard-packed gravel tracks, twisting dirt paths, and muddy bridleways inside the forest, suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners. Ni..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the scenic banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, UK. The course follows a disused railway line, offering outstanding river views and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage. Participants can choose from d..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route, both offering beautiful countryside views. The 2026 event features the South loop first, p..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is a unique night-time running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Featuring a fully marked, scenic course, the event offers two distance options: a challenging 10K route with 380 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K route with 200 meters o..

The South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile walking and running event held at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield, UK. The challenging route covers the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, featuring diverse terrain including wild moorland, well-graded footpaths, and bridleways, with 3,900 feet of ascent. Par..

Ultra Trails' Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon-style trail race through the Yorkshire Wolds, now in its second edition. The easy-to-navigate, undulating course is not technical and showcases rolling green hills near Tibthorpe, Driffield, with Field House Camping & Coffee Barn serving as the start a..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is categorized as a BM fell race...

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

Saddleworth Res’s, run by CraggRunner, is a true moorland trail challenge offering 5 Res’s, 10 Res’s, or 15 Res’s routes around Saddleworth Moor. Distances are 25 km (5 Res’s) with about 710 m of ascent; 44 km (10 Res’s) with around 1,314 m; and 60 km (15 Res’s) with about 1,876 m. The course visits..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The course is a flat 5.24-mile loop along a tarmac path by the Ribble estuary, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial and passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Gr..

The Lincoln Marabank Sunday is a 7-hour timed running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Suitable for runners of all abilities, participants can choose to run distances ranging from a single lap to a half marath..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, set in Morland near Penrith. The largely off-road course uses mixed terrain and around 3000 feet of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south as it winds through the Eden Valley toward the edge..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k trail running event held in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants aged 16 and over along with their dogs. The course features natural obstacles, mud, hills, and technical terrain, offering an immersive outdoor experience. Runners can compete individually or as part of a fi..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Brynkinalt Running Festival takes place on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham. The event offers 5k and 10k races across two formats: canicross on Saturday and traditional trail running on Sunday, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The routes cross the estate’s private land, not..

The Grindleford Gallop is a challenging annual running and walking event held in the hills of the Peak District, typically in March. Participants can choose between two distances: a 15km route with 660m of ascent or a longer 23km course featuring 1050m of ascent, both offering a tough test of endura..