Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2025-2026

The Ambleside Sports race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) championship, takes place at Rydal Park near Ambleside on the A591. The event features a challenging 1.7-mile (2.7 km) course with an 800-foot (240 meters) climb, including a deceptively tough ascent through bracken..

The Salt Cellar Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing at the Fairholmes Visitor Centre near Ladybower Reservoir. The race covers a distance of 10.9 km (7.1 miles) with an ascent of 486 meters (1,535 feet), categorized as BM. The course ascend..

The SheRACES Trail Series in the Peak District is a scenic trail running event starting from Hathersage. Participants can choose between two distances: 50km and 25km. The course features stunning routes along the famous edges of the Peak District, offering sweeping views throughout.Runners pass thro..

The Dovedale Dipper, organized by Peak Running, is a challenging trail event held in the Peak District National Park, based in the picturesque village of Hartington, Derbyshire. It offers two route options: approximately 15 miles and a marathon-like 26 miles, suitable for both runners and walkers. T..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, take place at the Gisburn Forest Hub in Slaidburn, Lancashire. This event features two distances: a 10k trail race with 666 feet of elevation and a half marathon covering 13.1 miles with 1,400 feet of elevation. The courses traverse enchan..

She Strides Women Only 50K is the first women-only ultramarathon held in West Yorkshire, starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The circular 50-kilometer course traverses scenic woodland and open moorland, passing through Brontë country and notable locations like Haworth. Runners face 5,000 feet o..

The Calderdale Crawl is a 24-mile walk or run event organized by the Calderdale LDWA, held near Halifax at Heath Rugby Union Football Club. The scenic route features beautiful, undulating terrain including woods, tracks, fields, and a short stretch along the River Calder and canal. Participants enjo..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2025 is a mountain trail running event held at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, in the scenic Ogwen Valley of Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The race offers three distances—10K, 25K, and 40K—covering some of the highest mountains in England and Wales, including the Carneddau and Glyd..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is a well-organized trail running event held at Charnwood College in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The race features a challenging 10K course with undulating terrain, passing historical landmarks and offering a scenic experience. The event is chip-timed and fully marshalled,..

The Farleton Knott Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), takes place near Kendal, England, on the Dallam Tower Estate. The challenging 2.6-mile (4.2 km) course features a climb of 750 feet (230 meters), ascending the front of Farleton Knott, crossing the summit,..

Chip Chase is a fell running race held in the Peak District, starting from the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, Saddleworth. The course covers 6.2 miles (10 km) with an elevation gain of 1,312 feet (400 meters), offering scenic views overlooking Manchester. It is designed as a good introduction to fell..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The Round Hill Fell Race, organized by Otley Athletic Club, is an 8.7-mile fell running event with 1,100 feet of ascent, held near Timble village. The course tours Blubberhouses Moor, including a visit to Round Hill and traverses several boggy areas, offering a challenging terrain of woodland, moorl..

The Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race is a fast, mid-summer out-and-back fell running event held in Mytholmroyd, Calder Valley. Covering approximately 5 miles with around 305 meters of ascent, the course features sharp climbs onto the moors and a runnable stretch to Crow Hill, including a scenic diversion..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event held near historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. The course covers approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) along paths, tracks, and country lanes, offering a scenic and varied route. The event starts from the Hopwood Colleg..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event held in Rodley, Leeds, along the scenic Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K or 10K race, both offering a welcoming atmosphere with on-the-day registration available. Runners receive a jumble meda..

Eshton Moor, formerly known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a scenic 5-mile cross country race organized by Wharfedale Harriers in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. The course features an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way, traversing undulating fields, Eshton Moor, a river crossing, and woodland near..

The Arncliffe Gala, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) Championship, takes place in Arncliffe Village Green, North Yorkshire. The main fell race covers 1.6 miles with a challenging 400 feet (120 meters) climb. Starting from the village green, the course ascends steeply to a su..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Turner Landscape Fell Race is a challenging 17-kilometre (10.6 miles) fell running event held in the Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Turner Hall Farm near Coniston. The course features 906 metres (2,972 feet) of ascent and includes checkpoints on the summits of Grey Friar, The..