Trail Running calendar near Bury 2025-2026

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road with race headquarters at The Black Horse pub. Covering 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, the course features tough climbs including the infamous Chevin Steps, Surprise View, D..

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers runners scenic ultra-distance races along the Rochdale Canal through Yorkshire and Lancashire's historic industrial towns. The event features flat, fast courses with minimal elevation and no navigati..

The Buttermere Trail Race is a scenic 20-kilometre trail run held in Buttermere Village, Cumbria, set within the stunning Buttermere Valley. The course is a single, undulating loop around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, featuring diverse terrain including lakeshore trails, rocky paths,..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District at The Showfield, Stock Lane, Grasmere, offer a popular annual trail running event over two days in March 2026. The event features a 10km and a 5km trail run, with the 10km route acclaimed as one of the most beautiful in the UK, passing..

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 are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra-distance running event following Alfred Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in northern England. The course traces the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and passes through scenic eastern Yorkshire..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held in the UK, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Soci..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The MTC Gelert is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting from Barmouth and finishing in Llanidloes. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a spectacular course through varied terrain. It is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and serves..

The Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge is a demanding 137km trail running event held along the Pennine Bridleway, spanning West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 50 hours to complete the course, which features runnable trails, technical ascents totaling..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a demanding ultra-distance trail running event held in the UK, covering 230km (143 miles) with 6,162 meters of ascent. Taking place from April 16 to 19, 2026, the course follows the Pennine Bridleway and scenic upland trails through the Peak District, Wes..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is a challenging and scenic running and walking event held in Castleton, within the Peak District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: the Full Bash at 70km (43.5 miles) and the Half Bash at 35km (22.75 miles). The course offers a spectacular..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile trail ultramarathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 1590 meters of elevation gain. The well-marked course traverses scenic routes including the Sandstone Trail, Marches Way along the River Dee, Helsby Hill, Frodsham, Beeston Castle, Delamere Forest, and..

The Longhorn Trail Event at Thoresby Park, Newark, offers trail runs of 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, suitable for various fitness levels. Set in the historic Thoresby Park, which features a 17th-century mansion, extensive parkland, wild deer, and long-horned cattle, the course is fairly flat, mak..

The Cat Lane Canter will take place in Sheffield on Saturday 25 April 2026.