Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

Take on the Black Mountains from Longtown Hall on 11 July 2026 with self navigated trail options from 13 to 50 mile, chip timing and checkpoints. Camping, food, trackers and medical and physio support ensure a safe, well catered weekend.

Run through the wild beauty of Eryri at the Snowdonia Trail Marathon in Llanberis, with distances from 10K to a 57 km ultra offering panoramic climbs and rugged trails. Enjoy a lively event village, chip timing, and support on course.

Take on Yr Wyddfa in Snowdon24, a 24 hour ultra trail challenge from Llanberis where runners aim to climb and descend Snowdon as many times as possible. Solo and team entries welcome, with full support, tracking and stunning mountain scener..

Event overview Sithee at Slawit Again is a trail running event organised by Its Grim Up North Running in Slaithwaite, Huddersfield. The race starts and finishes on the canal near the village and is licensed by the Trail Running Association...

Explore 12 charming parishes on off road circular routes from Hallow, choosing distances from 10 to 40 miles. Waymarked paths, checkpoint support and a hot finish make this a friendly challenge for walkers and runners.

Enjoy stunning Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd views at the Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley, with 10K, half and full marathon options. Well marked trails, medals and a fun cake competition make this a sweet day out.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Join the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on 11 July 2026 in the Peak District for a punchy 5 km course with 180 m of climb that rewards grit and speed. Family friendly with junior races and low entry fees for a lively summer run..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Run the Peak Forest Fell Race on 12 July: a scenic, marked 9.7 km Peak District course with 247 m of climb and marshals. Finish with hot drinks, cakes and easy parking at the village recreation ground.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Join Totley AC for the Blacka Moor Chase, a scenic trail race of about 7 km across Totley Moor and Blacka Moor Woods with a steep, technical descent via Piper Gate. Expect rural charm, pavilion facilities and a lively club atmosphere.

Tackle the Welsh 3000 Challenge, a guided Snowdonia adventure across the 14 peaks over 3000 feet, from Snowdon to the Carneddau. Pick a one day push or a two day option with expert guides, support stops and unforgettable ridge running.

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

Join She Strides Metric Marathon, a scenic 26 km trail from Hebden Bridge across moorland past Stoodley Pike and reservoirs. Marked route, on course support and a finishers medal make this a memorable day out.

Cracoe Fell Races are a short, sharp test on rugged moorland near Skipton, featuring tussocks, ditches and a steep final climb to the summit. Junior races and on the day entry make it perfect for local runners and families.

Guided three day loop from Capel Curig through northern Snowdonia, about 100 km with 47 summits and roughly 9000 m of ascent across the Welsh 3000s. Places limited to six for an intimate expert led experience.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Join Grim Up North Running at Cromwell Bottom for Rock up n' Run, a relaxed summer pop up off road evening 5 km or 10 km race. Turn up on the night or book online, then enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a post race drink.

Enjoy the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026, a spirited 4 mile fell run across the Peak District with around 162 m of climb. On the day entry is £8 and all fees support Sheldon village funds.