Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

The Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular running event set in the scenic Howgill Fells, starting and finishing in the charming village of Sedbergh. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles) distance. The event features essential amenities, i..

The Not Done London Marathon, organized by It's Grim Up North Running, is set to take place at Leeds Skelton Lake Services. This event caters to various running enthusiasts with distances including a 6.7 miler, half marathon, 20 miler, and a full marathon. The course features a flat, out-and-back ro..

The Tissington Trail Marathon and Half Marathon is a scenic running event set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, utilizing a former railway line that runs from Ashbourne to Buxton. The race features a 13-mile route that is traffic-free and slightly downhill on the return, making it suitable..

The Orchan Rocks Fell Race is a category AS fell race taking place at the Staff of Life Pub in Todmorden, Lancashire. The race covers a distance of 5.4 km with an elevation gain of 280 meters, making it suitable for beginners. Participants must be at least 14 years old and are required to bring full..

Piglove By The River is an exciting running event featuring both a 10km and a 5km race, set in a picturesque beer garden within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. Participants can enjoy scenic views along the Trans Pennine Trail, with the 10km course extending slightly beyond the 5km route. The eve..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays in April and May. It is open to participants aged 11 and older, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elev..

The Bat Challenge is an exciting running event hosted by Big Bear Events, set in the scenic Beacon Hill Country Park. Participants can enjoy a unique experience of running during both daylight and darkness, as the event spans six hours. Runners can choose to complete as many 5k laps as they wish, ma..

The HOWUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of mid Wales, starting from Llanidloes and featuring a route that includes the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk. Participants will experience the breathtaking Clywedog Reservoir and the source of the River..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, taking place on May 3, 2025. Participants will tackle a demanding elevation gain of 2,593 meters, navigating through iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, the Yorkshire 3 Peaks, an..

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided running event that takes participants over the iconic 15 peaks in Wales that exceed 3,000 feet, covering approximately 30 miles (50 km) with a height gain of 4,000 meters. Set in the stunning Snowdonia National Park, runners will traverse the Carneddau, Glydera..

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race organized by Saddleworth Runners, taking place on a scenic 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Set in the picturesque moorland of Saddleworth, participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennin..

The Linacre Loop is a six-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, featuring the stunning Linacre Reservoirs. This self-guided event allows participants to navigate through scenic woodland trails and muddy fields, with a mix of runnable paths and a challenging climb towards the..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event scheduled for May 3, 2025, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Participants can choose from four race distances: 23, 31, 38, and 47 miles, with the longest route featuring a challenging ascent of over 2,900 meters. The course pr..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic running event set in the heart of Sherwood Forest, featuring two distance options of 30 and 40 miles. This circular loop is designed for both novice and experienced trail runners, providing a safe and supported environment to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Notting..

The Paddy Buckley Recce is a running event taking place in the Snowdon Range, specifically from Beddgelert Forest to Llanberis. Covering a distance of 20km with an elevation gain of 1,900m, this event is ideal for those preparing for the Paddy Buckley Round, one of the UK's major mountain challenges..

The Great Hameldon Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event that began in 1979. It features a challenging 6-mile course with an elevation of 1109 feet, open to participants aged 16 and older. The race is part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and adh..

The Kinder Downfall is a challenging fell race taking place in the picturesque Hayfield area, covering a distance of 9.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1970 feet. This event is part of the Hayfield Championship series and is designed for runners aged 18 and over. Registration is conducted online, w..

The Hameldon Quarry Fell Race will take place in Hapton on Sunday 4 May 2025.

The "May the Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. With entries limited to 200 for the main race, runners are encouraged to secure their spots earl..

The Coiners Fell Race is an exciting running event organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, featuring a challenging 11 km (6.9 miles) route with a total ascent of 396 meters (1,300 feet). Set in the picturesque Coiner's country, the race takes participants through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland,..