Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

The Burnsall Trail Half is a scenic trail running event held at the Riverside Car Park Field in Burnsall, Yorkshire Dales. The half marathon course features around 500 meters of ascent, incorporating several sections of the Dales Way footpath. Runners experience a mix of riverside paths, stone track..

The Peak District Birthday Bash is a challenging and enjoyable running and walking event held in Castleton, within the scenic 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 sp..

The Burnsall 12k Trail Race, part of the Due North Trail series, takes place in Burnsall Village at the Riverside Car Park Field (BD23 6BU). The 12k course follows the first segment of the half marathon route, with a diversion from Appletreewick returning runners to the finish line in Burnsall. The..

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

The Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on April 19, 2026, takes place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest at Birches Valley, Rugeley, UK. The event offers multiple race distances including a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and a Junior Race, catering to all abilities. Participants run through a mix of fore..

Tempting at Tempsey is a trail running event held at the scenic Temple Newsam estate in Leeds, Yorkshire. The course features a mix of open country, gardens, and woodland with varied terrain including paths, grass, and trails. Runners can choose from four distances: 6.7 miles, half marathon, 20 mile..

The Malvern Hills 18 Miler is a guided trail running event organized by Running Adventures, taking place in the scenic Malvern Hills, UK. The route covers approximately 18 miles with over 1300 meters (4400 feet) of elevation, traversing the Malvern ridge and visiting all its summits. Runners experie..

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

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

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, sharing part of the iconic terrain of the longer Fellsman race. The route is supported..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

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 Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon take place in Derbyshire, starting from Ashbourne Leisure Centre. The event features a multi-terrain, undulating course along the historic Tissington Trail, a former railway line running 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The route offers stunning..

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain running event held in Snowdonia, North Wales, covering the classic 15 peaks over 3,000 feet. Spanning approximately 30 miles (50 km) with 4,000 meters of elevation gain, the route traverses the Carneddau, Glyderau, and Snowdon ranges, including the cha..

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

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultramarathon 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, the Dry Valley of Watlowes, Malham Tarn, Fountai..

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..

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..