Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

Run along the scenic Coalport railway beside the River Severn, passing industrial heritage sites between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth. Choose distances from 9 to 37 miles on an out and back course with regular aid stations.

Alderman's Ascent's tenth running on Saturday 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race from Greenfield with 400 m of climb. Technical climbs to Shaw Rocks, a fast descent and a tough finish make it perfect for experienced fell runners and champi..

Enjoy a flat, fast riverside trail in Leeds on 26 July 2026 with a 43 to 45 km ultra or a 22 km half. Scenic footpaths pass St Aiden's and Fairburn Ings, and every finisher earns a local medal and a pint from Piglove Brewery.

Tackle Pennine moorland in the Holme Moss Fell Race, a demanding 17.8 mile route with big climbs, rocky descents and navigation challenges. Test your skills, enjoy wide open views and reward yourself with post race food and prizes.

Tackle the Hameldon Quarry Race on 28 July 2026 in Hapton, Burnley, a lively 6.5 km trail with about 400 m of climb through Bowland terrain. Day entry only, low fees and team categories make it ideal for a spontaneous challenge.

Join the Skipton Rock up n' Run pop up Summer Series along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Rodley, with 5k and 10k distances for all abilities. Finishers get a jumble medal and can enjoy hot food plus a beer or soft drink.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge, taking runners through woodland, moorland and picturesque villages with about 1,400 m of climbing. Vegan friendly aid stations, medals for all finishers and hot food await.

Take on the Dovedale Dipper, a scenic trail run and challenge walk from Hartington through the Dove and Manifold valleys in the Peak District. Choose a long 27 mile route or a 15 mile option for gorgeous scenery and a village finish.

Run a scenic 5K, 10K or half marathon through the grounds of Elvaston Castle Country Park on Sunday 2 August 2026. Enjoy a fast, multi terrain course, unique themed medal, free race photos and a lively event village.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Explore Birmingham's canals and the River Cole on mostly off road circular routes of 18.5 miles, 26.5 miles and 30 miles, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club on Sunday 2 August 2026. Flat, scenic towpaths with checkpoints, hot drin..

Join the Round Hill fell race for a challenging 14.1 km course with sweeping York Dales views, starting and finishing in charming Timble village. Entry is on the day for a small fee and part of the proceeds support brain tumour research.

Tackle the Trunce 7 fell race in the Peak District, a punchy 3.9 mile course with about 190 m of climb and great views. Entry on the day keeps it friendly and there is a junior over 10 race, ideal for families and club runners.

Enjoy the Parwich Panoramic Five on Tue 4 Aug 2026, a scenic 8.5 km trail from the Sycamore Inn in Parwich, Peak District. Expect panoramic views and a 200 m climb; on the day entry only, £5.

Crow Hill Reverse fell race in the South West Pennines on 4 Aug 2026 offers a steep 8 km route with 305 m of climb from Dusty Miller pub in Mytholmroyd. No pre entry required; join on the day for £5 and tackle a classic Pennine fell.

A new 4 mile route around Bradwell in the Peak District on Tue 4 Aug 2026 climbs 276 m for a rewarding hill challenge. Teams welcome and pre entry opens in May with on the day entries available at Bradwell Sports Pavilion.

Rodley Rock up n' Run is a pop up summer series event on 6 August 2026 offering scenic off road 5k and 10k routes. Finish behind the pub for a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink.

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a summer 20 mile trail around Cordwell and Linacre Valleys on the eastern edge of the Peak District with 840 m of climbing. Varied trails, basic navigation and a finisher medal make for a rewarding day out.

Head to Arncliffe Village Green for the Arncliffe Gala fell race, featuring a steep climb to a summit and a thrilling return to the green and serving as a BOFRA championship counter. A separate 4 mile road race offers a road option for all..

Tackle a classic Saddleworth fell race with sweeping views over Manchester on a testing 10 km course with 400 m of climb. Mass start from the Cross Keys Inn with on the day entry available and a well earned chip butty at the finish.