Trail Running calendar near Darwen 2025-2026

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

Tackle the 11 km Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026 at Low Fremington Village Hall. Expect steep climbs along Fremington Edge, technical trods and stunning Swaledale views, plus generous aid stations, parking and cake at the finish.

Take on the newly extended 20 km DalesRunner around Reeth, North Yorkshire, with testing ascents, ridge running and technical rocky descents. Fully waymarked, with stocked aid stations and finishers drinks and cake, it is a scenic rewarding..

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Carneddau leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig on Sunday 29 March 2026, tackling 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent. Run in small groups led by experienced mountain leaders who completed Paddy Buckley Round..

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

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.

Women only half marathon on scenic trails near Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail, with rolling climbs and a welcoming vibe. Finishers earn a medal and enjoy campfire cake and hot drinks while supporting a local women's charity.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

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.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

RunThrough Lake District Trail Running Festival offers 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and classic fells for breathtaking lake and summit views. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, chip timed results, a themed medal and a hot meal.

Run through the North Pennines AONB at the Stanhope Trail Races, choosing a challenging 10k or half marathon across moorland, woods and burns. Expect rugged trails, great views, finishers treats and a race memento plus wildflower seeds.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea..

Run the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, choosing a 13 or 26 mile route across classic fells and lanes. Friendly atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on course support make it a must for trail runners.