Trail Running calendar near Greater Manchester 2025-2026

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

Join the Castleton Great Ridge Race on 22 May 2026 in the Peak District for a scenic but challenging 9.2 km route with 427 m of climb over dramatic ridgelines. Open to adults 18 and over with online and on the day entry available.

Run the scenic Carsington Hill Race in the Peak District, a hilly 9.5 km course with 267 m of climb that rewards strength and stamina. Village atmosphere and easy online entry make it a superb spring challenge.

Panopticons Ultra is a point to point 32 mile trail around East Lancashire visiting four striking art installations as it winds along Pennine routes. Expect 4,700 ft of climbing, panoramic views and a memorable finish in the village of Traw..

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

Tackle the legendary SAS Weekend 9 route on the Howgill Fells: a fully waymarked 25 km out and back with about 1500 m ascent. Choose loaded, runner or walker categories, earn a finishers patch and enjoy a post race pub drink.

Enjoy a classic Lake District fell race around Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, about 11 km with roughly 400 m of climb across rough paths and open tops. Pre entry only, with a friendly village vibe, junior races and prizes.

Get the Hull out of Here is a flat, scenic trail run from East Hull along the TransPennine and Hornsea rail trails into open countryside. Distances from 5k to marathon, aid stations and a bespoke finisher medal make it a great spring goal.

Coniston Gullies is a BOFRA fell race in Coniston, Lake District on 24 May 2026, featuring a short but brutal 1 mile route with 900 ft of climb. Expect a steep ascent, scree descent and lively on the day entries for all ages.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Challenge yourself on the Austwick Amble, a scenic fell race in the Yorkshire Dales with a 13 km route and 365 m of climb on Monday 25 May 2026. Join runners and the village street market for a lively day at Austwick Village Green.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Take on Bluebell's Revenge, a Peak District fell race from the Bluebell Inn near Belper on Wed 27 May 2026. The 5.5 mile route climbs 315 m, is limited to 125 runners, accepts pre entry or cash on the night and finishes back at the pub.

Join the Yorkshire Weekend Saunter in Bingley on 30 May 2026 for scenic countryside routes with 5K, 10K and half marathon options. Finishers enjoy a jumble medal, hot food and a beer or soft drink.

Explore the Peak District from Bakewell Showground with Maverick Race's Maverick Peak District Trail on 30 May 2026. Choose 6 km, 10 km or 28 km routes across moorland, river valleys and Pennine paths for panoramic views and pure trail runn..

Take on the Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley on Sat 30 May 2026, an 18 mile Lake District route from Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, with big climbs and sweeping views. Pre entry only for adult runners.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

Join the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run on 31 May 2026 at Worksop College for a scenic 5.5 mile trail into Clumber Park, fully marshalled with a finisher medal. Run in memory of Gerald Story and help raise funds for Cancer research.