Trail Running calendar near Formby 2026-2027

A 26 miles and 18 miles walking and running event on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by LDWA East Lancs. The event is full and a waiting list is being used.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a six hour timed run on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary in Lytham St Annes, with scenic views across to Southport and North Wales. Complete as many laps as you like and earn a medal after one lap.

A seven hour timed challenge on the Trans Pennine Trail at Penistone with laps of about 6.55 miles. All finishers receive a new 2026 March Hare medal, goody bag, plus hot drinks and cake.

A community trail race day at Abbey Village featuring a scenic 9 km Roddlesworth Roller and a 2.2 km junior Daffodil Doddle. Courses are fully marshalled with first aid and proceeds support the Abbey Village Primary School PTA.

A community-focused 10 km event in Abersoch on 8 March 2026 that welcomes running, jogging and walking with no cut-off times. Cancer information packs and on-site support are provided; entry fee is £20.

A 9 km fell race at Shatton in the Hope Valley with 450 m of ascent. Pre-entry only, minimum age 18, full kit required; the race holds UK Athletics insurance and is part of local fell race series.

A flexible three day running event based at The Unicorn Inn in Telford with options of 8 miles, a half marathonish distance or a full marathon across one, two or three days, and a ticket range from about £42 to £115.

An 18 km self-navigating Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, with 806 m of ascent. Flexible start window, on-course support, navigation notes and refreshments, plus finisher eco-medals and trophies for top fin..

A 50 km self navigated loop from Hayfield across the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m of ascent. Entrants receive navigation notes and GPX, on course refreshments, and Ranger Safety Team support.

Join WODland Endurorun at Holme Styes Wood near Holmfirth for a scenic looped trail race with 5 km laps. Choose from 5 km, 10 km, 20 km or test your endurance in a 6 hour challenge solo or relay with up to three team members.

A 51 km point to point ultra across gritstone moors with about 1340 m of ascent, mandatory FRA kit, six feed stations and hot food at the finish. The route crosses Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge and may face wintry conditions.

Trail running and canicross across the private Brynkinalt Estate with approximate 5k and 10k routes, scenic terrain, on site parking and medals for finishers.

Trail event in the Black Mountains offering marked 11, 20 and 40 mile routes with GPX files, stocked checkpoints, mandatory kit checks and canicross-friendly provisions.

A volunteer-run fundraising trail event around the White Peak covering approximately 34 km and 825 m of ascent. The fixed course links Grindleford, Froggatt, Eyam, Great Longstone, Edensor and Baslow over paths, tracks and open moorland.

Trail race around the Welcome Way near Otley, West Yorkshire, offering 13, 20, 34 and 50 mile courses across moorland, farmland and woodland. Minimum age 18; organiser provides trackers for ultramarathon distances.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

A 7.2 km fell race in the Lake District with 543 m of ascent, using the traditional route to Causey Pike summit. The course is partly marked, run under FRA rules, and requires full kit plus a mandatory base layer.

Scenic trail races at Leighton Hall include a flowing 10k through farmland and reedbeds and a 21k half marathon with estuary and Lake District views. Earlybird places are limited and dogs are not permitted.

Held in the Dee Valley on Saturday 14 March 2026, this fell race covers just over 6 miles with 2100 ft of ascent along the Llantysilio Mountain ridge. The route reaches Moel y Gamelin at 1893 ft and is run under WFRA rules with required saf..

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.