Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

Join the Bingley Rock up n' Run summer evening series for a fun 5k or 10k through scenic local streets. Register on the night, then enjoy a jumble medal, hot food, a beer or soft drink, and a sweetie bag.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

Tackle the North Leeds Skyline for scenic but testing off road trails around Otley, with distances from a 50 km ultra to shorter 16 km and relay options. Expect marked routes, checkpoints and friendly race support.

Take on the Lake District Ultra Challenge from Kendal on 6 and 7 June 2026 with a scenic looped 100 km route or shorter distances from 10 to 50 km. Enjoy lakeside views, challenging climbs, supportive aid stations and camping at basecamp.

6 June 2026 Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 24 hour 50 mile route across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six poetic stones by Simon Armitage. Expect moorland climbs, indoor checkpoints and live tracking.

Join the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser, a "best dressed" race where fancy dress is encouraged as you tackle scenic laps across Ironbridge and the Silkin Way. Pick 8, 16 or marathon distances starting from The Unicorn Inn.

The National Forest Way Ultra will take place in Burton upon Trent on Saturday 6 June 2026.

Join the classic Pen Y Ghent Fell Race in Horton in Ribblesdale on 6 June 2026, a rugged 7.6 mile course with 612 m of climb offering stunning Yorkshire Dales views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entries and team entries welcome.

Join the BOFRA championship in Kettlewell, Upper Wharfedale on 7 June 2026 for a classic fell race. Tackle a sharp climb to the skyline cairn before a fast descent over a short scree section, with entries available on the day.

Join the Calton Crawl on Tue 9 Jun 2026 in the Peak District for an energetic 8.5 km trail run with 244 m of climb, offering great views and a proper challenge. Friendly village hall base and day entries welcome for a low cost event.

Tackle the Coppice fell race in Accrington on Tue 9 Jun 2026, a spirited 6.6 km course with 310 m of climb starting from the Whitakers Arms. Day entry only means it is ideal for last minute plans and teams are welcome.

Enjoy an evening trail run through the historic 500 acre Wentworth Castle Gardens with choice of 5 km or 10 km routes across parkland and woodland. Canicross friendly with live chip timing and a finisher medal included.

Tackle the Boar's Head fell race in the Peak District on Wed 10 Jun 2026. This BM 8 mile course climbs 402 m from the Boar's Head Hotel, welcomes teams and on the day entries for £5; entrants must be 18 or older.

Tackle the Walsh Two Lads fell race in Horwich on Thu 11 Jun 2026, a lively 5.2 mile loop through the South Pennines with roughly 900 feet of climb. Expect rugged trails, friendly competition and a cash prize for any new course record.

Join the Gnosall 10K for a challenging 11.2 km undulating multi terrain route along canal towpath, woodland and boardwalk, with chip timing and a technical tee for all finishers. Bring the family for a fun run with medals, bouncy castle and..

Tackle 15 miles of the historic Offa's Dyke path around Hay on Wye in a scenic and challenging trail race. Friendly atmosphere and relay option make it perfect for solo runners or teams seeking a memorable summer run.

Take on the epic guided Welsh 3000s Ultra Run in Snowdonia, crossing 15 peaks over roughly 30 miles with 4,000 m of ascent. This non competitive, fully supported mountain challenge includes guides, transport and food stations.

Join Punk Panther on 13 June 2026 for the 6 Dales Trail from Otley to Pateley Bridge with 13, 20 and 32 mile options across scenic reservoirs and dales. Finishers receive a medal, event tee and hot food including vegan and GF options.

Tackle a short fell race on Flan Fell in Ulverston, with a sharp climb, great views and a punchy out and back finish. Family friendly with junior categories, a new 2025 course and easy on the day entry make this a perfect local challenge.