Trail Running calendar near Congleton 2026-2027

Scenic trail across Saddleworth Moor with reservoir views and required self navigation between checkpoints. Choose roughly 25, 40 or 60 km routes with staffed checkpoints, live tracking and a post race meal.

Run a flat, traffic free canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln beside the historic Roman Fossdyke. Choose a half marathon, marathon, ultra or the seven hour timed challenge and chase a medal by completing a measured lap.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing 6.8 km fell course around Dolgarrog with 417 m of climb, hosted at Canolfan Porthlwyd. Entry on the day; minimum age 16 makes it perfect for adventurous runners.

Join the Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round on 7 March 2026, a classic 15 km fell race from Barley Village Hall across iconic Pendle terrain with about 545 m of climbing. Enjoy tough upland running, friendly village hospitality and hot soup afterwa..

Join the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026, a scenic event for walkers and runners across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 26 mile or 18 mile routes and enjoy well marked countryside trails.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a six hour timed run on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary in Lytham St Annes, with scenic views across to Southport and North Wales. Complete as many laps as you like and earn a medal after one lap.

Challenge yourself at the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed event on a flat lapped 6.55 mile route where you can run as many laps as you like. Every finisher gets a 2026 medal, goody bag and chocolate treats with hot drink..

Join the Roddlesworth Roller on 8 March 2026 for a scenic 9 km trail run around lakes and through woods near Chorley. All ages and abilities are welcome as the event raises funds for the Abbey Village PTA.

CODopoly Triple is a flexible three day running event on 13 March 2026, letting you run one, two or all three days along scenic Ironbridge and south Telford routes. Choose 8 miles, a half marathon or a full marathon each day and enjoy The U..

Run 18 km on the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, climbing 806 m through classic Peak District scenery. Self navigating with finger posts and a halfway aid station, the event finishes with hot drinks and a finisher m..

Run a new 50 km trail loop from Hayfield through the White and Dark Peaks, following classic trails like the Pennine Way for big climbs and sweeping views. This self navigate ultramarathon includes GPX notes, Ranger Safety Team support and..

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

Tackle the classic 51 km Haworth Hobble across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1340 m of climb, remote winter conditions, mandatory kit checks, trackers, six feed stations and hot food at the finish.

Canicross on Saturday and trail races on Sunday at the private Brynkinalt Estate in Chirk, with scenic approx 5k and 10k routes over footpaths, grass and climbs. Festival vibes, photos and results add to the experience.

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a scenic trail race around Otley on 14 March 2026, taking in moorland, rivers, canals and reservoirs. Routes of 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles offer a challenging day on the Welcome Way. Finishers earn a medal and event..

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Run scenic trails around Leighton Hall on 14 March 2026, choose between 10k and half marathon courses and enjoy views across Morecambe Bay. Entries open soon with 250 earlybird places and a 10% club discount.

Run beneath the Sherwood Forest canopy on undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines, with 20 mile, half marathon, 10k and junior distances for every runner. Organised by Nice Work with bespoke medals, free photos and a Racecheck Gol..