Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027

A 20 mile off road traverse from Fairholmes to the Robin Hood Inn over nine gritstone edges that raises funds for Edale Mountain Rescue Team. The unmarked route requires navigation and has about 900 metres of ascent.

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

An 8 km mountain race over the three peaks of the Eifl near Pwllheli with about 490 m of ascent. Main race for over 16s with entry on the day £10; junior races are held with a £3 entry.

A partly marked fell race from the Raven Inn, covering 11.25 km with 445 m ascent. Day-entry only at £5, minimum age over 18, and participants should allow about 15 minutes to walk to the start.

A trail running event in Alton on 12 September 2026 offering a 10 km trail and a 2 mile fun run. The route uses gravel tracks and woodland trails and passes through the grounds of Alton Castle; medals for all finishers.

A half marathon trail across the Clwydian Hills to the summit of Moel Famau, featuring about 21.4 km and 750 m of ascent. Staggered starts aim for a shared sunset summit and canicross entries are welcome.

Three waymarked walks of 12, 18 and 26 miles from Wistanstow Village Hall through the Shropshire Hills AONB, with checkpoint support, maps and a hot finish meal; places are limited and a waiting list operates.

The 33rd Yorkshireman Off Road Marathon and Half Marathon on 13 September 2026 offers off road marathon and half marathon routes across moorland, trails and woods, with multiple feed stations, hot finish food, live timing and pairs entries..

Bradley Fell Race in Bradley Village near Skipton features a 3.50 mile fell course with about 274 meters of climb, age categories from Under 9 to Seniors, and registration plus parking at the U9 field.

Three waymarked trail distances from Bakewell Showground through Monsal Trail and along the River Derwent, with views of Chatsworth House and sections of woodland. Chip timing, finishers medal, on-course refreshments and first aid support a..

A fully marked 4 mile loop in Ilam with a steep climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing and three summits across 6.4 km and 520 m ascent. Licenced by the Fell Runners Association and open to runners aged 18 and over.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

A hilly, chip timed trail race in the Colne Valley on 13 September 2026 covering roughly 6.0 miles with about 300 m of climb. The marshalled and waymarked route finishes at Zapato Brewery and offers mainly trail surfaces.

Teddy Bear Run in Aston Park, Birmingham brings families together for 2.5K or 5K courses, a finisher teddy, and a teddy bears picnic. Participants are invited to fundraise for Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a suggested minimum of £10.

Defeat Delamere is a forest run on 13 September 2026 at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race. Entries include race packs, finisher medals, t-shirts and post race hydration.

A trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir run over two laps on a largely flat route with about 25 m of elevation. Part of a three-race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026, open to ages 11 and over.

A multi distance walking and running event based in Hathersage with routes from 25 km to 100 miles. Teams and qualified solo entrants can self navigate or join led groups with professional Mountain Leaders.

A timed multi-distance event on a flat 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park with a classic-medal Lucky Dip and proceeds supporting Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Research.

A trail ultra from Hawes across the Yorkshire Three Peaks with a main route of 70 km and 2185 m ascent and an optional 30 km extension to 100 km. Support, food stops, GPX files and indoor resting are provided; entries limited to 100.