Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2025-2026

The PFW Running - Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at the scenic Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, covering 250 acres of wildlife habitat including lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands. The event offers multiple distances: 10K (one lap plus a short out-and-back), half marathon (..

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event organized by WESWIMRUN, set against the stunning backdrop of Cadair Idris in Wales. The route spans 13.1 miles, featuring a significant elevation gain of 1165 meters, and comprises 65% trail, 25% mountain path, and 10% tarmac. Participants will navigate..

The Storth Stampede will take place in Storth on Saturday 10 May 2025.

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a challenging 14-mile (22.5 km) fell running event held near Clitheroe, Lancashire, with a demanding 1250m (4101 ft) climb. Starting from Downham Village Hall, the course features steep climbs, rough moorland, and few paths, testing runners' navigation and endurance...

The Fairfield Horseshoe is a challenging 9-mile (14.5 km) fell race held near Ambleside, Great Britain, starting and finishing at Rydal Hall. The course features a demanding 2999 ft (914 m) of climbing, following a clockwise route around the Fairfield Horseshoe ridge, with key checkpoints at Nab Sca..

The Sedbergh Fell Race is a challenging running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). Set in the scenic backdrop of Sedbergh, the race features a demanding course that includes a steep ascent to the summit of Winder, followed by a rapid descent. The race covers a dist..

The Furty Furlong is a challenging 3.75-mile off-road race held at Mapplewell Meadows Farm in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Organized by Kingstone Runners, the course features a tough, hilly terrain primarily on grass with some gravel and shale sections, and can be muddy at times. The event offers vari..

The Marsden Moors and Marathon is a challenging outdoor event held near Huddersfield in the scenic Colne Valley. Participants can choose from three circular routes of 26.2, 23, or 18 miles, with the full marathon route newly incorporated. The course features moorland terrain, reservoirs, and valley..

The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race held in Derbyshire, skirting the eastern fringes of the Peak District around Chesterfield. Now in its 9th year, the route largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing diverse landscapes including high moorland, ancient woodlands, reservoirs, rolling..

The 24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is an endurance running event taking place in Prestatyn, North Wales, on May 10-11, 2025. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can choose to walk, run, or alternat..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile trail ultra event around Lake Windermere in the Lake District, England. Starting and finishing at Low Cunsey Farm near Ambleside, the course offers stunning, runnable trails with the lake kept on the right side throughout. Open to bo..

The PFW Running - Cottam Canter is a multi-distance running event held at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston, Lancashire. The course features a scenic 5K loop starting from the sports arena, running along the Lancaster canal towpath, through canal locks, the millennium Ribble link, and the tr..

Run Nidderdale is a 6-mile trail race set in the scenic Nidderdale countryside, organized by the Nidderdale Fell and Trail Running Club. The event features a well-marked, marshalled route that takes runners through ancient woodland, across moorland, and up to a trig point with stunning valley views...

PFW Running's Avenham Amble is a scenic running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing at Avenham Park by the River Ribble. The course features hard surface paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park, crossing the river twice. Distances inclu..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

The Caradoc Classic is a 5.6 km (3.5 miles) fell running race held in Forest Glen, Wellington, Telford, as part of the Shropshire Summer Fell Series. Featuring a challenging ascent of 268 meters (879 feet), the event is open to runners aged 15 and above, with junior races available for younger parti..

The Severn Challenge is a demanding multi-day ultra marathon covering 218 miles along the River Severn from its source in Wales to the mouth in England. Spanning five stages over five days, participants traverse varied terrain, including riverside paths, fields, and overgrown sections, making it one..

The Hafren Ultra is a challenging point-to-point ultramarathon that forms the first day of the MTC Severn Challenge. The race begins with a nearly four-mile mountain trek up Plynlimon, known as Wales' most dangerous mountain due to its boggy terrain. After reaching the source of the Severn River, pa..

The Hayfield May Queen is a village fell race held in mid-May as part of local festivities. Covering approximately 2.9 miles with 700 feet of ascent, the race starts at the Scout Hut and includes a climb to Lantern Pike. It is run under FRA rules, with entry on the day costing £5 for seniors and £1..

The Severn Plod Ultra is a 48-mile point-to-point ultramarathon starting from the Mid Wales Art Centre and finishing in Shrewsbury. The route follows the River Severn, passing notable landmarks such as Dolerw Park, the Gorsedd stone circle, and the Montgomery Canal Walk. Runners must maintain a mini..