Trail Running calendar near Bury 2026-2027

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

A tough BM fell race on the Chevin in Otley. The 14 km course features 650 meters of climbing on a challenging single loop. Registration and post race refreshments are at The Black Horse pub.

Trails of Mena offers a 20-mile and marathon trail run through the varied landscapes of Derbyshire. The runnable circular course is lightly marked and supported by checkpoints with food and drink. The event is named in memory of a beloved d..

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

The Beater Clough Fell Race is a challenging category AM fell run covering 10.9km with 610m of ascent. The flagged route features steep, rough terrain requiring full kit. It's for runners aged 18 and over, with team prizes and water at the..

This 10-mile military-style race honors former Royal Marine and firefighter Dan Lee. Participants can run or tackle the hilly mixed-terrain course with a weighted 35 lb pack. The event concludes with a charity after-party.

Join a guided recce of the Ambleside to Cartmel section of the Lakes in A Day route. Learn from experienced NAV4 tutors alongside other participants on this 22-mile trail. Spaces are limited to 15.

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

Choose between a 7km or 13.5km scenic trail run starting from Thornbridge Brewery. With a flexible wave start, enjoy views around Bakewell before finishing with a local beer and pudding. A portion of your entry supports the Peak District co..

This 25km fell race traverses the diverse landscapes of the upper Calder Valley. The route includes wooded valleys, moorland, and open countryside, requiring navigational skills. Pre-entry is mandatory, with strict kit requirements and time..

This recce allows Lakeland 100 runners to preview a 33-mile section from Buttermere to Dalemain. The £30 fee covers coach transport, medical support, and checkpoint refreshments for course familiarization.

An evening trail run offering a 5km, 10km, or half marathon around the Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. The course is unmarked and head torches are required. It's held on a Tuesday night, starting from the Swinsty Moor Car Park.

A night run up Pendle Hill to raise funds for the local mountain rescue team. The 9.2 km route starts in Barley and goes over the hill into Ogden Clough. Head torches and full FRA kit are required for this marshalled event.

A Lake District weekend at The Showfield, Grasmere, with trail runs on Saturday and duathlons on Sunday. Routes include 5 km and 10 km options that pass Grasmere Water and Rydal Water; the event is canicross friendly.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Weekend races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell offer a half marathon and a 10k along a traffic free former railway route with tunnels and a viaduct, set within Peak District scenery.

Recce a key leg of the classic Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia. Join a small guided group for a 15 km mountain run with over 1,800 m of ascent. It's ideal for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners or anyone wanting a challenging day in the Welsh..