Trail Running calendar near Great Longstone 2025-2026

Windy Hill Fell Race, staged by CraggRunner, starts at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. The 12-mile winter route climbs over 2,000 feet, threading moorland trails from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lake, up to Blackstone Edge, then along a Pennine Way traverse to the Windy Hill Mast before..

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..

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 running event held along the scenic banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, UK. The course follows a disused railway line, offering outstanding river views and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage. Participants can choose from d..

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..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..

Ultra Trails' Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon-style trail race through the Yorkshire Wolds, now in its second edition. The easy-to-navigate, undulating course is not technical and showcases rolling green hills near Tibthorpe, Driffield, with Field House Camping & Coffee Barn serving as the start a..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

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..

Pitsford Water Trail Races, hosted by Race Harborough, take place around Pitsford Water in Northamptonshire, starting and finishing at Brixworth Country Park. The event offers two trail distances: 10k and a half marathon, fully marked and marshaled. The half marathon runs through Holcot, Hannington,..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is categorized as a BM fell race...

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

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, run by CraggRunner, is a true moorland trail challenge offering 5 Res’s, 10 Res’s, or 15 Res’s routes around Saddleworth Moor. Distances are 25 km (5 Res’s) with about 710 m of ascent; 44 km (10 Res’s) with around 1,314 m; and 60 km (15 Res’s) with about 1,876 m. The course visits..

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..

Granny's Bay Challenge, part of PFW Running, unfolds in the seaside town of Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial along a flat tarmac Ribble estuary path. The course is a 5.24-mile out-and-back/loop that competitors can complete as many or as few laps as they wish with..

The Lincoln Marabank Sunday is a 7-hour timed running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Suitable for runners of all abilities, participants can choose to run distances ranging from a single lap to a half marath..

6th Hannington Hike, an LDWA challenge by the BBN group, starts at Wellingborough Grammarians Memorial Sports Field, Northamptonshire. It offers two distances, 26.6 and 15.5 miles, across countryside. The event fosters a friendly atmosphere with checkpoint navigation; route descriptions must be down..

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..