Trail Running calendar near Formby 2026-2027

A coastal 10 km on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing beside the Mirror Ball, timed with the tides. Event HQ on South Promenade handles number collection and baggage, with a water station at 5 km and medical cover on course.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A 100 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Shap following Wainwright’s route through the Lake District. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, offers mapped navigation, staffed aid stations and mandatory kit checks.

The Northern Traverse will take place in Saint Bees from Saturday 3 April 2027 to Wednesday 7 April 2027. You can run 300 kilometers.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

Participate in a multi terrain run around Trawsfynydd lake in the Eryri National Park. This charity event supports the local search and rescue team and offers a course featuring mixed tarmac and trail paths.

The Silva Dales Traverse will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run 55 kilometers.

The Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter will take place in Braithwaite on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 9 and 12 kilometers.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

Trail races in Hawkshead on 11th April 2026 with marked 10k and 16k routes, panoramic Lake District views and the mile-long Coffin Trail climb. Event HQ is at Hawkshead Recreation Ground with marshals, water stations and an event village.

Trail running event in the Lake District on 10 April 2027 offering 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and Catbells. The race is TRA licensed with chip timing, GPX files and live tracking for ultra runners.

A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from the summit of Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The hilly route includes about 2,450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.

SheUltra on 17 April 2027 is a 50 km event in Pwllheli, UK. Entries list a £66 fee plus 6 percent booking charge; the event requires mandatory kit, medical fitness, and operates a strict no-crew no-pacers policy.

Off road ultramarathon around Calderdale with 50 mile and 30 mile options following the traditional Calderdale Way, passing Heptonstall, Todmorden and Brighouse. Six aid stations and cut offs of 17 hours and 10 hours.

The Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header will take place in Keswick on Saturday 24 April 2027. You can run between 5 and 8 kilometers.

Final Lakeland Paws Season 5 event at Whinlatter with two fully marked trail routes, chip timed, dog friendly options and season prize giving.

Pennine Barrier 50 mile is a 50 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2027. It is part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and organised by GB ULTRAS LTD, with the series offering live online GPS tracking.

A five mile trail race at Clock Face Country Park on Sunday 9 May 2027 held in memory of Chris Lam. Organised by Widnes Running Club with chip timing, podium prizes for men and women and an age minimum of 15.

A 24 hour individual challenge in the Peak District where runners complete as many 21.7 km loops as they can. On site accommodation, meals and safety support are provided and finishers receive an eco-trophy.

Run the iconic Cumbria Way over three days on a guided journey through the Lake District. Cover 71 miles from Ulverston to Carlisle, with luggage transfers and accommodation included. It's a small-group challenge for experienced trail runne..