Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027

The Phoenix Afterglow is the final event in a 2026 summer series, held on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. Participants choose their own distance within a 7-hour window, with a finisher's medal for everyone. The event suppo..

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Pop up Summer Series at Kirkstall in Leeds with 5k and 10k races. Runners can turn up on the evening and pay on the day or online; hot food, a jumble medal and a drink are provided.

The Punk Panther Dales Dazzler is a trail race from Skipton with distances from half marathon to 50 miles. Runners traverse the Pennine Way and Dales Way, facing significant elevation gain. Finishers receive a medal, t-shirt, and hot food.

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a point-to-point ultra from Liverpool to Leeds on 29th August 2026. With a 40-hour time limit, it offers supported and unsupported options for runners aged 20 and over.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

The Dales Dazzler will take place in Skipton on Saturday 29 August 2026.

Run at the historic Nottingham Racecourse within Colwick Park. Choose from a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Junior Race on a flat, scenic course. Your entry includes a themed medal, free photos, and chip timing.

Hebden Sports is a classic BOFRA fell race on August Bank Holiday Monday. Juniors and seniors tackle a steep, technical course starting from the show field. The event includes several age group races and takes place in the Yorkshire Dales.

Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.

This 10k fell race starts in the historic village of Eyam, featuring a scenic route over Sir William Hill and Abney Moor. A 3km junior race offers an introduction to fell running. Post race, a BBQ and bar with prizes from The Barrel Inn awa..

Kilnsey Crag Fell Race at the Kilnsey Show in the York Dales is a short, steep blast up iconic Kilnsey Crag that tests speed and nerve. The senior race is pre entry only while free junior races make it a lively family event.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

Coastal ultra marathon events on Anglesey include a 130 mile full circumnavigation and a 47 mile point to point race along the coastal path. Routes are mainly trail based, include checkpoints with cut-offs, and feature significant ascent.

Challenge yourself on the Great Longstone Chase, a classic fell race in the Peak District with 4.8 miles of rugged trail and 290 m of climb. Limited to 200 pre entered runners, the event also offers junior races and post race refreshments.

This 10 km trail race, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy, takes runners past Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. The route features a climb up to Weets Top before a rewarding long descent. Entry includes a post-race meal, a drink, and free parki..

A charity trail running festival near Huddersfield with 50 mile, 50 km, 27 km, 10 km and a junior 1.4 km run, waymarked routes, timed results and staffed feed stations.