Trail Running calendar near Buxworth 2025-2026

The MTC Gelert is a 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, running from Barmouth to Llanidloes along the scenic National Cycle Route 8. It forms Day 3 of the six-day CYMRUN, part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series, which celebrates Welsh myths and legends. The route features significan..

The Ranger Ultras PB230km Trail Challenge is a demanding 230km trail running event held in April 2026, traversing the scenic Pennine Bridleway across the Peak District, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire moors, and finishing in Cumbria. Participants have 75 hours to complete the course, which features..

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 Shropshire Way 80K Festival is a challenging trail running and walking event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, England. Taking place in early April, it attracts hundreds of participants who experience the area's rich food, history, and landscape. The festival features multiple distances: the..

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

The Fellsman Dart is a challenging 30-mile point-to-point running event held in the rugged Yorkshire Dales, from Redshaw to Threshfield. Featuring over 4,200 feet of ascent, it traverses remote fells and moorland, serviced by 13 hilltop and roadside checkpoints offering hot and cold refreshments. Or..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The Ultra Trails - Wold Rangers Way Ultra is a 50 km circular ultra running event held near Tibthorpe, Driffield, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn. The course follows the scenic Wold Rangers Way, featuring stunning dry valleys and picturesque villages such..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon, held at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire, is a classic sprint triathlon featuring a pool swim, scenic bike ride, and fast-paced run. Reviving a beloved local tradition, this well-organized event welcomes athletes of all levels, including first-timers. Set..

The A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile running or walking event set in the scenic countryside around Coventry, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. Open to individuals aged 18 and over, participants can take part solo or in relay teams. The course features five c..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is a challenging ultra running event held in Worcestershire, UK, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Scheduled for May 2, 2026, it offers four race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest featuring over 2,900 meters of ascent along the scenic Worces..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

The Rainow 5 is a popular 5-mile trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. Attracting 250-300 runners, the race features a hilly course that includes scenic ridge paths and local nature reserves. Established in 1989..

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 cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Run Rabbit Trail Festival is a multi-distance trail running event held at the scenic Deene Park Estate near Corby. Organized by Race Harborough, it offers a weekend of challenges designed for runners of all abilities. Participants can choose from three main events: the Trail Mix Challenge (25k),..