Trail Running calendar near Deansgate 2025-2026

Tackle wintry Peak District trails at INFERNO Winter Where the Hell Freezes Over, with snow, mud, rock scrambles and big climbs on self navigation routes. Options from 30 mile ultra to 6.6 mile 10k, with proceeds aiding local mountain rescu..

Run along a scenic riverside trail on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, with views of the River Severn. Choose from distances from 9 miles up to 37 miles for a friendly, well supported winter challenge.

Tackle steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths at the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden, a challenging 13.3 km with 660 m of ascent. Winter conditions require full FRA winter kit, with prizegiving and hot food at Todmorden Cricket Club.

Join walkers and runners for the Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026, a scenic 25 miles or 12 miles route through the Yorkshire Dales from Cracoe Village Hall. Limited places make this a popular event and new entries are on a waiting list.

Take on a scenic two lap 9.5 km trail run at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses on 11 January 2026, with prizes for top men and women. Limited to 100 runners, the race includes medals, finish goodies and on site toilets and a cafe.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

On 28 February 2026 tackle 24 miles and about 3,900 ft of ascent across the wild Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, starting and finishing at Dovestone Reservoir. Enjoy scenic moorland trails, staffed checkpoints and warm soup at finish.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50, a 50 mile trail race around Chester weaving through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect varied terrain, live GPS tracking and a supported course with seven checkpoints.

Tackle the Tibthorpe Loop half marathon in the Yorkshire Wolds, an easy to navigate undulating trail with about 1,200 ft of ascent. Expect chip timing, vegan checkpoint food, a wildflower seed medal and a tree planted for every finisher.

Cloud 9 is a scenic off road fell race from Congleton up to Bosley Cloud and back via the ancient Bridestones, offering 9 miles of rugged trails and rewarding views. Chip timed with a friendly crowd and limited to 350 runners.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Join the Muddy Boots 10K in Ripon, a chip timed, scenic multi terrain 10 km that winds through countryside and farmland. Limited to 500 runners, it raises funds for St Wilfrid's school and includes a fun 1 km run for kids.

Tackle Ilkley Moor on 1 March 2026 in this thrilling 8 km fell race across West Yorkshire moorland, one challenging lap with plenty of climb and views. Part of the FRA 50 at 50 series, entries limited and open 1 Nov 2025.

Run Scrimshire's Scramble on Sunday 1 March 2026, a scenic off road 10K from North Leverton Windmill with muddy trails and wide countryside views. Small field charity event supporting the 212 year old mill where finishers get locally milled..

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln for a third year, offering a flat, traffic-free course along a canal towpath beside the Fossdyke, England’s oldest working canal. The 7-hour timed event lets runners choose how far to g..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route..

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Scenic but demanding trail runs across Saddleworth moorland and reservoirs in three distances that require navigation to checkpoints. Entries include timing, refreshments and a post event meal, with medical and mountain rescue on standby.

Lincoln Marabank returns to Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering a flat, traffic-free canal towpath course along the Fossdyke, England’s oldest canal in regular use. This 7-hour timed event welcomes runners of all abilities to try a new dis..

Celebrate the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, with scenic routes across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 26 or 18 mile options for runners and walkers and enjoy a challenging countryside adventure.