Trail Running calendar near Chester 2025-2026

Peak Raid Race 1 – Edale is a fell running event held in the Peak District, starting from Edale. Scheduled for September 21, 2025, it is part of a series of four three-hour races across varied terrain including high moorland and limestone dales. The race emphasizes navigation and route choice, allow..

The Stanage Struggle is a friendly 9.9km fell race held in Hathersage, starting from St Michael’s Primary School. The course features a challenging 355m climb and is classified as a category B fell race under Fell Runners Association (FRA) rules. Designed as an accessible introduction to fell runnin..

The Brown Clee Burn is a challenging 11-kilometer multi-terrain running event held in Stoke St Milborough, UK. The course features steep technical climbs, long descents, and offers stunning views, catering to a range of runners seeking a tough and scenic race. The event starts and finishes at the vi..

The Cannock Chase Trail Runs take place in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, north of Birmingham, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for all abilities, with no cut-off times, encouraging participation at any pace. The forest provides..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) race featuring 1,310 feet (400 m) of ascent. The course starts near the Ram Inn in Cliviger, close to Burnley, and follows a flagged and marshaled route that includes boggy fields, steep climbs, mo..

The John Hewitt Memorial Shelf Moor Fell Race, organized by Glossopdale Harriers, is a challenging 6-mile (9.6 km) fell race with 1,499 feet (457 m) of ascent, held near Old Glossop in the Peak District. The flagged and marshalled course features notable landmarks including three nearby aircraft wre..

The Ladybower Reservoir Trails 54k is a challenging trail running event held in Hope Valley, UK, on September 27, 2025. The 54-kilometer course features a spectacular loop starting from Hope Valley, ascending Win Hill, and passing by the scenic Ladybower, Derwent, and Howden reservoirs. Runners will..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is a challenging 13 km (8.1 miles) fell race held on Ilkley Moor, featuring 370 meters (1,214 feet) of ascent. The course offers a mix of rough rocky tracks, heathery paths, forest sections with slippery tree roots and wooden bridges,..

The Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a scenic running event held near Otley, Yorkshire, featuring routes that pass seven picturesque reservoirs including Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, and Thruscross. Designed by the Punk Panther team, the event offers distances from a half marathon (13 mil..

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race starting in the market town of Ruthin, North Wales, and finishing at the summit of Moel Famau, the highest point in the Clwydian Hills. This challenging 10-kilometer course ascends to the Jubilee Tower at over 550 meters above sea level, offering stunning view..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in Manchester, UK, covering 100 miles with 345 meters of elevation. The course links several canals including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals, offering a scenic and well-marked route. The event supports up..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

The Credenhill Canter is a multi-terrain 10K race organized by Wye Valley Runners, taking place in Credenhill, Hereford. The course winds through country lanes and woodlands, offering a scenic and varied running experience. The race starts near the local church and finishes at the Credenhill Social..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes dense woodlands, rolling trails, steep climbs, and muddy sections, providing a rewarding..

The Ilam Three Peaks Fell Race is a classic, fully-marked 4-mile (6.4 km) loop held near Ilam Primary School, UK. The challenging course features a steep initial climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing, and fast sections connecting three summits, with a total ascent of 520 meters. The event is part..

The Bridgeathon, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is a multi-distance running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bri..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held near the Lister Arms in Malham, UK. Open to all ages, participants are grouped into mixed teams on the day of the race. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, starting fro..

The Kingfisher Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile course through mature woodland, waterways, and open grassland, offering a scenic and relatively flat route mostly on stone pathways. Runners can choose their dis..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique night-time trail running event organized by Big Bear Events. Set in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park, the 10-kilometer course features woodland, meadows, and grass fields with undulating terrain, exposed tree roots, and uneven surfa..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..