Trail Running calendar near Formby 2025-2026

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du 2026 is a skyrunning style mountain trail race on April 12 at Plas y Brenin, Capel Curig, weaving technical ridges across the Carneddau and Glyderau. Expect tough terrain, stunning views and a lively event village.

Explore Lakeland on a scenic spring 23 mile route from Ambleside via Coniston, Tarn Hows and Loughrigg Tarn, with roughly 4,400 ft of ascent. A navigational challenge for runners and walkers that rewards map skills with sweeping Cumbrian vi..

Run the Rivington 10 miles Trail Challenge on 12 April 2026, a scenic chip timed route around Rivington Village, White Coppice and Wheelton plantation. Popular and often sold out, finishers earn bespoke medals and top prize categories.

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

Take on the Mike Briggs Wirksworth Incline & Infants, a challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring a 6.9 km course with 400 m of ascent. Pre entry is required for the main race and junior races are available for younger runners.

Join the Bunny Run 2 in Haworth on Tue 14 Apr for a lively 3 mile course with 100 m climb across the South West Pennines. Teams welcome, minimum age 12, finishers get a Cadbury Creme Egg and Easter egg prizes with chip butties and pub hospi..

Take on the Ossy Moors Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 15 April 2026. This lively 5 mile fell course with about 300 m of climb weaves Bowland trails and offers on the day entry for a friendly competitive vibe.

Take on a midweek Peak District challenge at Herod Farm: a scenic but testing 3 mile route with 340 m of climb. Pre entry is £6 or £10 on the night; registration runs 18:15 to 19:15.

Tackle the Grisedale Grind, a steep 4 km Lake District fell race with a testing 480 m ascent that rewards gutsy climbs. Entry on the day for £7 cash, juniors welcome at Revelin Moss opposite Whinlatter Visitor Centre.

Take on the inaugural MTC Gelert 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes on 16 April 2026, the third day of the MTC CYMRUN end to end. Limited field, bespoke medal for all finishers and real time tracking for supporters.

Ranger Ultras PB230km is a multi day 230 km trail from the Peak District to Cumbria, testing endurance across varied terrain with generous support and indoor checkpoints serving hot meals. Entries capped at 30 entrants.

Tackle the 137 km Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge along the Pennine Bridleway over three days, with 3275 m of ascent and indoor checkpoints plus a hostel style finish. Places are limited to 20 so register early for this scenic enduran..

Take on Chester Ultra 100, a scenic 102 mile trail around Chester that links forests, ridges and castles with a generous 32 hour cut off. Live GPS tracking keeps friends and crew updated as you tackle this epic day and night challenge.

Run or walk the Shropshire Way 80K Festival on 18 April 2026 from the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre, enjoying hilly trails through peaks, Iron Age hillforts and woodlands. Distances 10 km to 80 km and proceeds support Grow Cook Learn.

Join the Peak District Birthday Bash on Saturday 18 April 2026 in Castleton with scenic 35 km and 70 km routes. CraggRunner hosts this fundraiser for the Peak District National Park Foundation across classic moorland trails.

Enjoy a 12k trail through scenic Burnsall as part of the Due North series, following the first stretch of the half marathon route with lovely riverside views. Expect water stations so bring a bottle and celebrate with a post race meal and b..

Enjoy a scenic half distance trail through the Dales from Burnsall on 18 April 2026, with riverside paths, stone tracks and about 500 m of ascent. Post race meal, beer and goodies await at the riverside finish.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in picturesque Saltaire, with 5K, 10K and half marathon routes along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal. All finishers get a jumble medal and enjoy hot food and a beer or soft drink at the finish.

Enjoy a scenic half marathon through the Yorkshire Dales along riverside paths and rolling climbs with wide views. Finish in Burnsall village with drinks, hearty food and a beer plus race goodies in the Due North series.

Take on Blackstone Edge Fell Race on Saturday 18 April 2026: a compact 5.6 km course with 366 m of climb across Pennine highs, a Roman road and famed boggy sections. Pre entry is required and places are limited.