Trail Running calendar near Downham 2025-2026

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

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..

Take on the classic Ilkley Moor Fell Race, 8 km across rocky, steep moorland with 401 m of climb and stunning views. Experience required as rough terrain and a mid race cut off make this a true fell running challenge.

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.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Explore Saddleworth moorland with 25, 44 or 60 km routes that demand self navigation across reservoirs, tracks, boulder fields and boggy ground. Live tracking, solid checkpoint support and a hearty post run meal make this a memorable day.

Take on the scenic Morland 'Marathon', a 30 mile trail ultra across Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales, passing stone circles, waterfalls and historic villages. Enjoy full tracking with a village start and finish in Morland.

Run a muddy, hilly 5k through Hamsterley Forest with natural obstacles and a fun, small field vibe. Open to runners and dogs, entries capped at 50 and finishers get medals and photos.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a scenic six hour timed run along flat tarmac paths of the Ribble estuary near Lytham St Annes. Run as many laps within six hours; one lap earns a finisher medal and entries are limited to 100.

Join the March Hare's Final Run in Penistone, a 7 hour timed challenge on a flat 6.55 mile lap course and run as many laps as you can. Finishers get a 2026 medal and goody bag plus hot drinks and cake.

Tackle an 18 km self navigating route from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, climbing 806 m over fast trails and open ridgelines. Pick your own start time for this scenic, rewarding challenge organised by Rangers Expeditions and Ultras.

Tackle the Ranger Ultras PB50km in Hayfield, a scenic new loop through sections of the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 metres of ascent. Self navigating with a flexible start and on course aid stations, this time..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, wher..

Haworth Hobble is a 51 km (32 miles) off road ultra across gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. Expect 1,340 m climb, exposed remote terrain and a true fell running challenge with live tracking and feed stations.

Bask in estate scenery at the Brynkinalt Running Festival on 14 and 15 March 2026, with canicross on Saturday and trail 5k and 10k on Sunday. Expect grassy paths, climbs and great views plus photos and participant goodies.

Run a scenic 34 km trail through the Peak District on the Grindleford Gallop, passing moorland, the Monsal Trail and Chatsworth Park. Volunteer run and fundraising for local causes, this popular challenge showcases the best of the White Pea..

Punk Panther Welcome Way in Otley offers scenic but challenging trail routes along moorland, rivers and reservoirs, with distances from 13 to 50 miles. Rugged climbs, checkpoints and a finisher medal and T shirt await all finishers.

Run the undulating multi terrain trails at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, choosing from a new 20 Mile, half marathon, 10k or junior run. This Gold Badge event offers bespoke medals, free photos and prizes for top finishers.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race around Marsden with rough moorland, stream crossings and a climb of Pule Hill over 6.5 miles. Limited to 200 runners, with hot drinks and cake awaiting finishers.