Trail Running calendar near Grange-over-Sands 2025-2026

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k Head Torch Trail Race in Whinlatter Forest, Cumbria, within the Lake District. The winter night atmosphere — moonlight through trees and frost — feels wild but peaceful, with a fully marked course that rewards focus and balance. The route is notably hilly, using hard-..

Anglezarke Amble is a challenging LDWA walk set in the West Pennine Moors, with much of the route kept within the watershed of Bolton’s reservoirs. The walk starts and finishes at Rivington Village Hall (BL6 7SE) and offers two walking distances: a 17-mile short route and a 24-mile long route; runne..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 is a long-distance event in Cracoe, North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route through the Yorkshire Dales, open to walkers and runners, starting from Cracoe Village Hall. Run by LDWA – West Yorkshire, the course features the South loop..

The Derwent Reservoir 5 & 10 Milers is a popular winter running event held at the scenic Derwent Reservoir on the Durham and Northumberland border. Participants can choose between a 5-mile or 10-mile course that loops around the reservoir, featuring a mix of firm trails, footpaths, grass, and woodla..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Cheshire, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and features 849m of ascent along the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Frodsham. The we..

South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile challenge hosted by the LDWA South Pennine group, based at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield in the Dark Peak. The route climbs about 3900 ft, traversing the South Pennine Moors from wild moorland to well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering panoramic views al..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route uses the January course and combines forest roads and trails..

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..

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..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra for runners and walkers, starting and finishing in Morland village near Penrith (CA10 3AS). The largely off-road route covers mixed terrain with about 3000 ft of elevation, hugging the Pennines to the east and the Howgills to the south. It traverses t..

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..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The event welcomes dogs and offers canine-focused provisions, includ..

Two Crosses Circuit is the 40th edition of East Lancs LDWA’s challenge event, run by East Lancs LDWA. The event offers two routes, 26 miles and 18 miles, for walkers and runners, winding through the Western Pennine reservoirs and moorland around Greenmount. Starting and finishing at Greenmount Old S..

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 an 18km self-navigated trail race along the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back in the Peak District. Organized by Ranger Ultras, it offers a low-key, great-value format with a flexible, staggered start, welcoming runners from beginners t..

PB50km Ultra is Ranger Ultras’ Pennine Bridleway Trail Run based in Hayfield, High Peak District. The 50km loop combines Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with 1840 metres of total ascent, offering fast trails, challenging climbs and superb Peak District scenery. It’s a low-key, high..

Tyne Bridges to Boundaries Ultra is a 34-mile running event organized by Greener Miles Running, held at The Cycle Hub on Newcastle's Quayside. The route winds from the quayside through areas along the river toward parks and meadows, offering a mix of trails and roads. The event emphasizes inclusivit..