Trail Running calendar near Congleton 2026-2027

A fell race run alongside Britain’s historic Longshaw Sheepdog Trials, held on a route across the Longshaw estate. The course is about 7.1 km with 237 m of climb and entrant admission includes access to the sheepdog trials.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026, with staffed checkpoints, route refreshments and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and finishers within the time limit can receive a c..

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

An ultra-distance event that follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Open to entrants over 20 with a 36 hour overall cutoff, checkpoints, route maps and pre-race support provided.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

A 27 km fell race around Totley with about 1,066 m of climb. The partly marshalled route crosses moorland, tracks and lanes, requires self navigation under FRA rules and mandatory kit, and offers two water stations with no cups provided.

A 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1360 m ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills. Entry is £10 with a 180 runner limit and minimum age over 19.

Scenic charity trail event from Great Ponton near Grantham, with routes across footpaths, bridleways and quiet country roads toward the Vale of Belvoir. Distances range from 10 km to 26.4 miles and include refreshments and village hospitali..

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A 14.5 km fell race near Penmaenmawr featuring 855 m of climb across upland moorland. The partially marked route requires competent navigation and mountain skills; entries include a post‑race soup or roll and electronic timing.

A six-day, 380 km mountain ultra across Wales with 16,400 m ascent, running from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Multiple shorter options are available and the route requires map navigation, mandatory kit and issued GPS tracking.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A three-race autumn series of trail 5 km events around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, run as two laps on a mostly flat course with about 25 m of elevation, open to participants aged 11 and over.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

Guided mountain run over the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles (50 km) and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, guide support and premium food stations are included; the event is organised as a guided outing rather than..

A roughly 100 km loop around Leeds using the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mostly rural and waymarked with the owl. The event provides a GPX route, checkpoint food and a finishers' medal, and requires specific navigation and safety kit.