Trail Running calendar near Congleton 2026-2027

Join the Whernside fell race in the Yorkshire Dales on Wed 1 Jul 2026 for a thrilling 10.5 km run with 468 m of ascent and spectacular Ribblehead scenery. Perfect for experienced fell runners looking for a bold midweek challenge.

Take on the Hope Wakes Fell Race on 1 July 2026: a scenic 9.5 km Peak District route with 458 m of climb, starting and finishing at Hope Sportsfield. On the day entry is £8 and all profits go to local charities.

Take on the Winster Hill Race in the heart of the Peak District with a 4 mile course and 177 m of climb that rewards effort with stunning views. Open to runners aged 14 and up with affordable pre entry and on the day entry available.

Explore the Peak District on the Edale Skyline Trail Weekend with the rugged 23 mile Skyline route or a shorter 10 km option. Stay near Edale, get guided trail coaching and enjoy spectacular views with fellow runners.

A point to point canal towpath race from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, slightly longer than a half marathon. The course features a 360 metre tunnel, floating drink stations and chip timing for seeded waves of runners.

A multi-distance trekking and trail running event in the Southern Peak District with Bakewell basecamp on 4 to 5 July 2026. Distances span 10 miles to 100 km and the event includes camping, marquee rest stops, medical cover and GPS tracking..

Run July the Turd on 4 July 2026 around Ironbridge valley in Shropshire from The Unicorn Inn. Choose marathon, 16 mile or 8 mile on mixed tracks, paths and road; road shoes suffice, onsite parking and finisher bling.

Take on the Fellrunner at Heptonstall Festival, a scenic 9.5 km fell race with about 500 m of climb in the South West Pennines. Finish to live music, food stalls and a free pint; entry on the day £7.

A senior fell race on 4 July 2026 in Warslow, Peak District: 10 km with 675 m ascent, limited to 150 entries, FRA rules apply and a 1 hour 55 minute maximum finish time may be enforced.

Enjoy the Coal Aston Gala Chase, a 4.7 mile off road trail through Moss Valley with woodland, farmland and a small ford to keep things lively. A 1.4 mile family fun run welcomes kids and every finisher gets free cake.

A village-organised fell race in Great Hucklow, Peak District, on 5 July 2026. The route is about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent, crosses private land and finishes at the school where flapjacks are provided.

Run a scenic half marathon from Lyme Hall over Kerridge Ridge to the Macclesfield Canal with marked course, aid stations and chip timing. Entry includes parking and park access; finishers can choose a medal or have a tree planted.

Choose a half marathon or 10k through the rolling forest trails of Cannock Chase, featuring challenging hills and scenic views. Organised by Nice Work on 5 July 2026, the event includes on site parking, a bespoke medal, free photos and priz..

Three trail races (10K, 22K, 50K) around Tittesworth Reservoir on 5 July 2026, with marked routes, regular aid stations, marshals and an event village by the water.

A fundraising off road event around Matlock with two route options, 35 km 22 mile and 17 km 11 mile, on unmarked terrain. The course passes villages, moorland and woodland and requires participants to navigate.

SheRACES Trail Series is a women only trail running event. The 2026 edition takes place in the Surrey Hills and offers approximately 10 km, 25 km and 50 km course options on sociable trails while promoting inclusive participation.

Join the final race of the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series on 7 July in Methley, Leeds. Run a flat 5 km towpath course to support the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and enjoy medals, age category prizes and a friendly 1.5 mile fun run.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

A 27-mile point-to-point ultra that starts with a near four-mile mountain trek to the source of the River Severn and follows the river to Mid Wales Arts Centre. Two checkpoints provide vegan and gluten-free food and all finishers receive a..