Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

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

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 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..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. It offers two distance options: 30.8 and 40.8 miles, both featuring a clockwise circular route primarily on forest trails, footpaths, and minor..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course featuring some of the most runnable and scenic trails in the regio..

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 Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) course features 876 feet (267 m) of climb over rough trails, open fields, country lanes, and some low-level technical sections includin..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held annually in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Alstonefield. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, traversing scenic areas such as Milldale, Nabs Dale, Ilam Rock, Musden Woods,..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is a challenging endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodla..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring 4,700 feet (1,430 m) of climbing. The point-to-point route showcases the four iconic Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, set within the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

The North Leeds Skyline is a trail running event held in Otley, featuring distances of 50km (Ultra Trail), 25km (Super Trail), and 15km (Challenge Trail). The course traverses public footpaths and trails with significant elevation gains, including 1000m for the ultra and 650m for the super trail. Th..

The Lake District Ultra Challenge is a multi-distance endurance event held in England’s scenic Southern Lakes, with basecamp in Kendal. Participants can walk, jog, or run a 100km loop featuring challenging hills, the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, Lake Windermere, forests, and nature reserves, al..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..