Trail Running calendar near Formby 2026-2027

Multi distance trail races around Yr Wyddfa in Eryri National Park, held in Llanberis with an event village, on course support and chip timing. Includes a family friendly 500 m kids fun run with proceeds for the local mountain rescue team.

A 24 hour trail endurance event on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Llanberis where solo runners or teams of up to five complete as many ascents as possible. The race is UTMB indexed and partners with Cancer Research Wales.

Trail races from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal to Tunnel End, offering 5k, 10k, half and marathon distances with feed stations, marshals, a cup-less policy and a 6.5 hour cut-off.

Multi-distance trail event around Ambleside with fully waymarked ultra courses, validated GPX files, GPS tracking for the 100k and compulsory kit checks for the ultra distances.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

A long mountain fell race around Wasdale covering 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Pre entry only with a 250 runner limit, full FRA kit is mandatory and a provided tracker must be carried.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

A 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026 with 247 m of ascent, marked route and marshals. Pre-entry is £8 and on the day entry is £10 with registration at Peak Forest Reading Room.

A point to point run of around 11 miles from Bury Train Station to Rawtenstall Station that begins on the sound of a steam train whistle. The steam train follows the route so friends and family can travel by train to watch runners along the..

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

A mid summer fell race from Totley AC pavilion across Totley and Blacka Moor, covering about 6.7 km with roughly 270 m of climb. The route uses public footpaths and includes steep technical descents such as Piper Gate.

An uphill only Vertical K style race of 6 km with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale, climbing Swirral Edge and finishing at a trig point near 950 m.

A technical skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and exposed ridge running. Pre-selection and confirmed climbing or scrambling experience are required to enter.

A marked Lake District mountain ultra of 57 km and 3700 m ascent on 18 July 2026, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. The event includes GPS tracking, ITRA points and multiple manned checkpoints.

A 29 km mountain SkyRace in Patterdale on 18 July 2026 with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and the Eastern Fells. Technical trails, electronic timing and checkpoints, plus a post-race meal and ranking points.