Trail Running calendar near Cressbrook 2025-2026

Run along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths from Sowerby Bridge with distances from 10 km up to 100 km. Enjoy marshals, aid stations, chip timing and a friendly festival atmosphere on 22 March 2026.

Run scenic trails around Bakewell from Thornbridge Brewery on waymarked 7 km or 13.5 km routes with climbs and a riverside descent. Finish in the tap room with a beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the Heptonstall Fell Race in West Yorkshire in March 2026, a tough 15.4 mile course with 966 m of ascent over moorland, bog and wooded valleys. Navigation skills and kit are essential and pre entry via SiEntries is required.

Challenge yourself at Spring Run on 22 March 2026 at Northampton Active, where a six hour timed event lets you tackle distances from a 5K up to an ultra marathon. Enjoy lap support, a Spring Run medal and a generous goody bag.

Run a 10k night trail at Salcey Forest by head torch, with Petzl demo lamps on site and hot drinks before and after the flat two lap course. Canicross entries start early and a tree token can replace a medal to plant wildflowers.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Tackle a thrilling 11 km trail around Reeth with steep climbs, technical descents and riverside views. Limited to 100 runners, this intimate, well marshalled event includes aid stations and post race cakes with proceeds to a local charity.

Explore the rugged northern Dales with DalesRunner 20, a challenging 20 mile trail run around Reeth on 28 March 2026. Steep climbs, technical descents and well stocked aid stations await, entries limited to 200 so book early.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

Challenge yourself on a 32 mile loop in the Black Country, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, solo or in teams of two or four. The mostly traffic free route follows canal towpaths and tunnels and finishes wi..

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..

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.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon on 4 April 2026, a women only trail through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail. Run to support local Women's Aid charity The Elm Foundation and enjoy a medal and campfire treats.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

Pick your distance from 5k to ultra and motor along the flat, scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath at Rodley, with marshals, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal. A friendly, well signed trail run for every pace.

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.