Trail Running calendar near Congleton 2026-2027

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Take on a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, mostly traffic free and featuring canal towpaths and a compulsory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of four f..

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley leg through the Carneddau from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig. Cover 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent in small groups with experienced mountain leaders.

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Run scenic trails around Horwich at Curley's 5 km Trail Race on 1 April 2026, organised by Winter Hill Runners. Friendly and fast paced, entries are available on the day making it perfect for casual runners and trail lovers.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run the Pink Moon Ladies Trail on 4 April 2026, a women only half marathon through Sutton Spring Wood and along the Five Pits Trail for scenic, undulating trail running. Finishers get a medal, cake and hot drinks by the campfire.

Take on a scenic trail around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026 with a half marathon or 10K option, both marked and marshalled. Finish in the lively event village with food, freebies and discounted event shirts.

Run along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal at Rodley with flat towpath underfoot and distances from 5k to ultra to suit every runner. Marshalled and signed with regular feed stops and finishers treated to a bespoke medal and goodies.

Run the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge at Chasewater Country Park on 5 April 2026, a scenic multi terrain loop around the reservoir with distances from junior run to 20k. Expect a friendly vibe, bespoke medals, free photos and on site park..

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Discover Halifax on the inaugural Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall through tracks and hidden historic landmarks. Enjoy unique access to sites normally closed to the public while supporting Overgate Hospice.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Challenge yourself at the Rose of the Shires Ultra, a circular 54 mile route from Brixworth Country Park through woods, canal towpath and country trails. The event also offers the Rosebud Marathon, team relays and UTMB 100K index status.

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

On 11 April 2026 the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger starts and finishes at Studley Roger Village Hall near Ripon, offering ultramarathon and shorter trail races through woods and historic sites including Fountains Abbey. Expect rugged scenic tr..

Calderdale Hike 11 April 2026 offers three scenic routes of 35, 24 and 16 miles across Pennine moors from Sowerby Bridge, welcoming runners and walkers 14+. Expect big climbs, checkpoint support and a hot meal at HQ.

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.