Trail Running calendar near Chester 2026-2027

A 32 mile mostly traffic free urban loop around the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 21 March 2027. The route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths and can be entered solo pairs or teams of four.

A 25 kilometre Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, moorland and upland pasture, run as a community not for profit event with FRA kit requirements.

Night time head torch trail runs around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10km and 5km options, limited to 150 entrants and medals for finishers.

A supported, waymarked 50 mile ultra along the Trans-Pennine Trail from Manchester to Liverpool with six checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

Repeat the same 6.71 km loop every hour on Beacon Hill until one runner remains; includes a full open-ended format and a 12 hour taster with support between laps.

Backyard Ultra at Sherwood Pines on 27 March 2027, listed as sold out with a wait list; entry £115 and PayPal Pay In 3 available.

A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical..

Multi terrain races around Chasewater Reservoir on 28 March 2027 offering 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run. Entrants receive a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes for leading runners.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.

The Shropshire Way 80K Festival will take place in Craven Arms on Saturday 3 April 2027. You can run between 10 and 80 kilometers.

Flat out and back runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal from Rodley, with distances from 10k up to marathon. Trail course with regular feed stations, marshals, toilets at the start, and bespoke finishers' medals and treats.

A single-category fell race at Barley on Sat 3 Apr 2027 covering 7.3 km with 457 m of climb; entry is on the day only with modest fees and the event carries FRA permit insurance.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

A spring trail event at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 10 April 2027 offering Half Marathon and 10k routes around the reservoir. Routes are marked and GPX is provided; entries include a themed medal and chip-timed results.

Trail event from Skipton through parts of the Dales High Way, River Aire Ultra and Pennine Way offering 13, 20 and 34 mile options with scenic upland sections.

Summit 2 Sea is a roughly 13.8 mile trail half marathon from Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The route includes over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and specified mandatory kit.

A spring 10 mile trail race around Rivington Village with woodland, moorland and reservoir views, timed and marshalled by Trail Blazing Events, offering a bespoke finisher medal and multiple prize categories.