Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027

We have found 616 Trailruns within 80 miles of Ellesmere Port. See below where and when you can find the races.

A chip timed half marathon through Sherwood Pines on 9 May 2027, run on traffic free forest trails with distance markers and water stations. Entries are limited and prizes include individual, age group and team awards.

An evening pop-up run in Kirkstall offering 5k and 10k options, on-site medals and a soft drink; payment is available on the day or online and the event is TRA licensed under UKA rules.

A measured 50 km route from Telford Town Park to Shrewsbury that passes historic sites such as Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. The event features chip timing, five nutrition stations and a bespoke finish medal.

A flat out and back trail event along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, North Yorkshire, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with water stations, marshals, signage and bespoke finisher medals.

A 50-mile point-to-point trail from Kendal to Preston on 15 May 2027 with seven checkpoints, mandatory kit, participant tracking and a 13 hour cut-off. Pre-registration only, entry fee £95 and registration closes 9 May.

A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.

A 5.8 miles Peak District fell race around Youlgrave with rough trails, climbs, a swamp and partial marking. Entry is £6 with limited places and proceeds support Youlgrave Parish Council.

A canal-side running event in Saltaire offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances on scenic Yorkshire routes, with finishers receiving a jumble medal, hot food and a drink.

The Calderdale Way Relay is a six leg off road team race on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall. Entries open online in December 2026 and are limited to 100 teams on a first come first served basis.

The Quarry Bank Trail 10k will take place in Styal on Tuesday 18 May 2027. You can run 10 kilometers.

A 32 miles point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations across South Pennines trails. The route covers about 52 km with 1,430 m of climb and requires navigation and mandatory kit.

A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be..

A fully supported trail running event in May 2027 along the way-marked Heart of Wales Line Trail from Llandrindod Wells to Craven Arms, offered in **50 miles**, **26 miles**, and **16 miles** distances.

Three trail races (50, 26, 16 miles) follow the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line, finishing at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, with baggage transfer and varying checkpoint support by distance.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop every hour and must finish each loop within the hour to continue. Camping, aid stations and marshals support the event; the last runner standing is the champion.

A backyard ultra on 29 May 2027 in Hebden Bridge where runners complete laps of 4.167 miles each hour until one remains. The event includes a checkpoint with hot drinks, food, portaloos and a gazebo area.

A timed track endurance event at Woodbank Park Athletics Track offering 6, 12 and 24 hour formats on a 400m loop, with on-site facilities, an aid station and recorded results.

June 2027

An evening fell race in Hebden Bridge on 1 June 2027 covering 10.4 km with 350 m of climb on a flagged course. Entry on the day is available for £5 and the race holds an FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.

A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.

A last-runner-standing backyard ultra at Far Coley Farm on 4 June 2027: hourly 4.167 mile loops on mixed trail until one runner remains, with an on-site village, limited accommodation, and crew facilities.

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