Trail Running calendar near Chinley 2025-2026

The Orchan Rocks Fell Race is a category AS fell race taking place on April 29, 2025, starting from the Staff of Life Pub in Todmorden, Lancashire. The race covers a distance of 5.4 km with an elevation gain of 280 meters, making it suitable for beginners. Participants are required to bring full FRA..

Piglove By The River is an exciting running event featuring both a 5km and a 10km race, set in the picturesque Piglove beer garden within Citu’s Climate Innovation District. Participants can enjoy a scenic course along the Trans Pennine Trail, with the 5km route being fast and flat, while the 10km e..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays in April and May. It is open to participants aged 11 and older, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elev..

The Bat Challenge is an exciting running event hosted by Big Bear Events, taking place at Beacon Hill Country Park. This unique 6-hour challenge allows participants to run as many 5k laps as they desire, starting in daylight and transitioning into darkness. The course features a scenic route with a ..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is an exciting ultra-running event scheduled for May 3, 2025, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall. Participants can choose from four distances: 23, 31, 38, or 47 miles, with the longest route featuring a challenging ascent of over 2,900 meters. The course primaril..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, taking place on May 3, 2025. Participants will tackle a demanding elevation gain of 2,593 meters, navigating through scenic trails that include iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic running event taking place in Sherwood Forest, featuring two distance options of 30 and 40 miles. This circular loop is designed for both novice and experienced trail runners, providing a safe and supported environment to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nottinghams..

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race set in the scenic moorlands of Saddleworth, featuring a challenging 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennines and local industrial heritage. At th..

The Ebor Way is a long-distance footpath event organized by Great Owl Running, spanning 70 miles (112 km) from Helmsley to Ilkley, passing through York, England. The inaugural event will feature the LXX Ultra, a 70 km trail race, alongside a marathon and a shorter XX Trail. Participants will navigat..

The "May the Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. With a limit of 200 entries for the main race, runners can enjoy a well-supported course featuri..

The Hameldon Quarry Fell Race will take place in Hapton on Sunday 4 May 2025.

The Trident Grantham Triathlon is set to take place on May 5, 2025, at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This classic sprint triathlon aims to revitalize a cherished local tradition, previously organized by SBR Events, now under the management of Trident Sports Events. Participants can expect a wel..

The Coiners Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a challenging 10.8 km (6.7 miles) race that takes participants through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland in Coiner's country. The route features stunning views of Cragg Vale and notable landmarks such as Erringden Moor and Stoodley ..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. This event features a challenging 5-mile route that includes hilly terrain around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 participants. The..

The Brockholes Bimble is a running event organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, taking place at the scenic Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with varying lap requirements. The event promote..

The "24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra" is an endurance running event taking place on May 10-11, 2025, starting from Prestatyn, North Wales. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can compete solo or in ..

The Spire Ultra is a challenging 33-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, primarily following the Chesterfield Round Walk. Celebrating its 9th year, this event showcases a variety of landscapes, including high moorland, ancient woodlands, and rolling farmland. Participants w..

The Sedbergh Fell Race will take place in Sedbergh on Saturday 10 May 2025.

The PFW Running - Cottam Canter is an exciting running event taking place at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with the course featuring scenic routes along the Lancaster canal and through..

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic landscape near Clitheroe, Lancashire. Covering a distance of approximately 14 miles with significant elevation gain, the race features steep climbs and rugged terrain, making it a true test for participants. Runners naviga..