Trail Running calendar near Bury 2025-2026

Take on the Welsh 3000 Challenge and aim for all 14 Snowdonia peaks in one epic guided route from Pen Y Pass. Choose a 20 hour push or a two day option with qualified leaders, support stops and run or walk paces.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Place Fell 15 is a 15 km, 680 m ascent semi technical trail around Ullswater, starting and finishing at King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Expect rugged trails, sweeping views and an eco medal with vegan soup at the finish.

Join She Strides Metric Marathon, a scenic 26 km trail from Hebden Bridge across moorland past Stoodley Pike and reservoirs. Marked route, on course support and a finishers medal make this a memorable day out.

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

Take on a scenic 50 mile circuit of the Yorkshire Dales with about 5,500 ft of ascent and a climb of Great Shunner Fell. The route starts and finishes in Harmby and offers a generous 22 hour limit for experienced walkers and runners.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Take on the Paddy Buckley Round, a fully supported, guided three day loop in Snowdonia visiting 47 summits across 100 km. Small groups return to Capel Curig daily with on route refuelling to keep the mountain challenge manageable.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Enjoy scenic single loop trail runs at Aske Hall in Richmond, North Yorkshire, with 5 km and 10 km routes through parkland, woodland and fields. Fairly flat but can be muddy, so bring trail shoes for a picturesque off road challenge.

Stately Trails: Aske Hall on 23 July 2026 invites runners and walkers to gentle countryside trails through pasture and woodland, with 5km and 10km options. Enjoy marked routes, on site parking and post race food including dietary options.

Take on a relaxed 5k or 10k at Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve on 23 July in the Rock up n' Run summer pop up series. Turn up on the night or book ahead and enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a drink after your run.

Enjoy the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026, a spirited 4 mile fell run across the Peak District with around 162 m of climb. On the day entry is £8 and all fees support Sheldon village funds.

Take on the Montane Lakeland 100 mile or 50 mile, a scenic yet demanding ultra based in Coniston in the Lake District from 24 to 26 July 2026. Expect rough fell terrain, big climbs and unforgettable views in a true endurance test.

Run the Yorkshire Wolds Ultra on 25 July 2026, a 54 km circular trail through rolling countryside and quaint villages with 4,100 ft of climb and live GPS tracking. Limited to 200 runners, with indoor checkpoints, vegan friendly aid and eco..

Join the Railway Ultra on 25 July 2026 for a scenic riverside run along a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, passing industrial heritage sites. Pick distances from 9 to 37 miles and enjoy aid stations and nearby pubs.