Trail Running calendar near Frodsham 2025-2026

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a West Lancashire LDWA event set in the West Pennine Moors around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton, an area locals call the “Little Lake District.” The walk offers two distances for walkers: 16 miles (short) and 24 miles (long); runners may only tackle the long route. T..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the banks of the River Severn, on a historic disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Racers choose from 9, 13.1, 19, 28, or 37 miles, with each 9.4-mile out-and-back lap offering steady views of the ri..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 takes place from Cracoe Village Hall in Cracoe, North Yorkshire (BD23 6LQ). Participants can tackle either a 25‑mile or 12‑mile route that explore the Yorkshire Dales and are open to walkers and runners. The event features a South loop in 2026 to accommodate previous 12..

Badger Challenge takes place at Beacon Hill Country Park, Lower Car Park, Leicestershire, United Kingdom. It’s a 6-hour, flexible off-road endurance event by Big Bear Events, where participants run as many 3.3-mile laps as they choose—roughly 5k up to well over 50k, with an eight-lap marathon and fo..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Chester, England, organized by GB Ultras. The route covers 50 miles with 849 meters of ascent, using the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The course is well-marked and features seven ch..

South Pennine 24 is an LDWA event held at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield (OL3 7NE), on the South Pennine Moors. The 24-mile route covers about 3,900 ft of ascent and traverses a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering dramatic views of the Dark P..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..

Scrimshire's Scramble is a community‑led, not-for-profit trail run held at North Leverton Windmill in Nottinghamshire. Now in its second year, the undulating 10k (actually nearer 10.5k) multi‑terrain course uses green lanes, byways and public footpaths through rural fields, with muddy sections and o..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res’s is CraggRunner’s moorland trail challenge offering three distances: 5 Res’s (25 km), 10 Res’s (44 km), and 15 Res’s (60 km). The route traverses Saddleworth Moor, visiting local reservoirs and mixing paved paths, tracks, and boggy moorland. Highlights include the Dovestones reservo..

East Lancs LDWA’s 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a dual-distance endurance event for walkers and runners, held near Greenmount, Lancashire. The course offers 18- and 26-mile options that traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Organized by the East Lancs group of the Long Distance Walkers As..

Back for its 5th year, Granny's Bay Challenge invites runners to Lytham St. Annes, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade. The flat, tarmac course runs 5.24 miles along the Ribble estuary and can be completed as many times as desired within a six-hour limit.A marathon distanc..

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, where individuals or teams can complete as many 5km loops as pos..

Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running is a low-key, great-value trail race by Ranger Ultras. The 18km loop runs from Hayfield village along the Pennine Bridleway to Rushup Edge and back, with about 806m of ascent and sweeping Peak District scenery. It’s self-navigating, aided by official finger pos..

Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50km trail race in the Peak District, based from the historic village of Hayfield in the High Peak. The course is a grand loop along classic trails—the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way—with about 1,840 metres of ascent and a mix of fast trails and chal..

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinalt Hall; parking on the estate (£3). The course winds through..

Set in the Cambrian Mountains, Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail offers Half Marathon and 10k routes, with junior distances for younger runners (0.5 mile for under 7; 1.5 miles for 7–11; 2.6 miles for 12–16). The event is run by Aberystwyth Athletic Club as a not-for-profit, family-friendly affair with ful..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail-running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, at The Bridge Church (Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW). The weekend features distances from half marathon to ultramarathon: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles. The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route thr..

The Haworth Hobble is Keighley & Craven AC’s classic 32-mile off-road traverse of gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The demanding route covers roughly 51 km with about 4,400 ft of ascent, and is suitable for both runners and walkers venturing onto exposed..

Beast of the Blacks is a three-distance trail challenge set in the Black Mountains of Wales. Starting near Llanbedr Hall, Crickhowell, the event offers 10, 20, and 40 mile routes with elevations of roughly 3,418 ft, 4,553 ft, and 9,106 ft respectively. The course is fully marked and supported by mar..