Trail Running calendar near Frodsham 2025-2026

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

A Coventry Way Challenge is a 40-mile countryside route around Meriden, starting and finishing at the Heart of England Social Club. Participants may walk or run, solo or in a relay, for fun or charity. The event features five checkpoints offering cold drinks and a selection of food, plus meals at th..

Set along the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, the Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon uses a traffic-free, multi-terrain rail-trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The 13-mile trail section provides a scenic, historic backdrop with a gentle downhill on the return, making it suitable for both se..

Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain day in Snowdonia, North Wales, covering the 15 Welsh 3,000ft peaks on a challenging 30-mile (50km) route with about 4,000m of total ascent. The course traverses the Snowdon range, Carneddau and Glyderau, including the awe-inspiring Crib Goch traverse. It i..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is GB Ultrans’ 50-mile mountain ultramarathon set in the Yorkshire Dales, starting at Malham. The route covers about 50 miles with roughly 2,593 metres of ascent, weaving Pennine Way and Yorkshire 3 Peaks trails together. Runners traverse iconic scenery including Malham Cove..

The HOWUM 2026 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the heart of Wales, starting and finishing in the picturesque town of Llanidloes. The challenging trail combines four iconic routes: the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, leading runners through stunning Welsh landscapes including..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is staged in Worcestershire, starting and finishing at Abberley Village Hall (WR6 6AZ). Runners can choose 23, 31, 38 or 47 miles; the 47-mile option features about 2,941 m of ascent (nearly 10,000 ft). The course is an out-and-back along the Worcestershire Way, with turn poi..

The Rainow 5 is a popular 5-mile trail and fell race held annually in May around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. Attracting 250-300 runners, the race features a hilly course that includes scenic ridge paths and local nature reserves. Established in 1989..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

THE LAP is a 47-mile (75 km) ultra-trail circling Lake Windermere in England’s Lake District. Open to runners and walkers, the route is fully marked and signposted with generous 24-hour cut-offs, plus GPS tracking and route GPX. Promoted as the Beautiful Ultra, the course features runnable, flowing..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a 47-mile (75 km) trail ultra circumnavigating Lake Windermere in the Lake District, Cumbria. Clockwise, open to runners and walkers, with fully way-marked routes and generous cut-offs, and a 24-hour limit to complete the loop. The mostly runnable route uses t..

Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race around Chesterfield, Derbyshire, marking its 10th edition in 2026. The largely waymarked course follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, looping around the town famed for its Crooked Spire and weaving through high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs, and the easter..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, run by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26, 23 or 18 miles, starting from Marsden Parochial Hall. The courses traverse moorland and valley terrain with a friendly, welc..

PFW Running presents the Cottam Canter at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Distances are offered on one course: 5K loop; 10K as two loops; half marathon as four loops plus a short out-and-back; marathon as eight loops plus a short out-and-back; and an ultra with unlimited laps within a six..

Dukeries 30 / 40 is HOBO Pace’s annual trail race in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club in the heart of Sherwood Forest. The two-loop event offers about 30.8 miles (30) or 40.8 miles (40) on a single clockwise course, mostly along forest trails and footpaths. Run..

PFW Running's Avenham Amble is a parkland-based running event in Preston, starting and finishing at the Avenham Park Café beside the River Ribble. The course uses hard-surface paths, winding through Miller Park and crossing the River Ribble into Upper Farm Nature Reserve & Leisure Park before return..

The Jack Bloor Races are an annual FRA-affiliated fell running event held on Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire. The programme includes an evening senior fell race plus a series of junior races, emphasizing participation and community spirit against the iconic moor landscape. Proceeds from the races support J..