Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2025-2026

Inferno Winter is a brutal and beautiful winter trail race around Edale in the Peak District. Choose ultra, half marathon or 10k routes across steep, muddy and snowy terrain, then refuel with hot pasta and soup at the finish.

Run two scenic laps around Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses for a challenging 9.5 km off road experience on 22 Feb 2026. Capped at 100 runners, this intimate race awards medals and finish goodies but entries are closed.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a sold out 32 miles run from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flat paths, rolling footpaths and open views. Prizes await top finishers and everyone gets a finisher plate and goodies.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Tackle a 50 mile trail ultra around Chester, winding along canal towpaths, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail with Helsby Hill and Frodsham views. Expect rugged trails, friendly checkpoints and a true endurance challenge.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

Join the Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K & 5K on 1 March 2026 for a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Limited to 1,000 places, family friendly 5K entries are free for ages 6 to 15 when accompanied by an adult.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Challenge yourself on Ilkley Moor at the Ilkley Moor Fell Race on 1 March 2026. This testing 8 km fell course features steep, rocky descents and requires prior experience, with junior races held on the same day.

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Explore Saddleworth reservoirs in this self guided trail race offering 25, 44 and 60 km across tracks, bogs and boulders. Enjoy post event food, showers and mountain rescue cover while using live Open Tracking for results.

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a scenic six hour timed run along flat tarmac paths of the Ribble estuary near Lytham St Annes. Run as many laps within six hours; one lap earns a finisher medal and entries are limited to 100.

Take on the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026 and traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors on scenic 26 mile or 18 mile courses for walkers and runners. Base is Greenmount Old School for a friendly, well supported out..

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, wher..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail race around Otley along the Welcome Way, crossing moorland, rivers and reservoirs with views of Otley Chevin. Pick 13 to 50 mile options and celebrate Punk Panther's 100th edition on scenic testing trails..

Grindleford Gallop takes you across the White Peak on a scenic 21 mile course with sweeping Baslow Curbar and Froggatt edge views. Volunteer run and fundraising for Grindleford Primary School, it mixes challenge with stunning scenery.