Trail Running calendar near Greater Manchester 2025-2026

Gods Own Backyard Ultra Fall 2025 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails, and t..

The Liverpool Half Marathon MoRun is a charity running event held at Croxteth Park, Liverpool, supporting the Movember Foundation to raise awareness for men's health issues. Participants can choose from distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the half marathon. The course is a flat mix o..

The Punk Panther Wharfedale Skyline is a trail running event held in the scenic Wharfedale area near Otley, Ilkley, and Guiseley in the UK. It offers three distances: a half marathon (13 miles), a 20-mile race, and a challenging 34-mile ultramarathon, with climbs ranging from 1,700 to 4,800 feet. Th..

The Litton Birks Fell Race is a challenging 5km fell running event held in Litton, North Yorkshire, within the scenic Yorkshire Dales National Park. The course features approximately 362 meters of ascent, taking runners through the beautiful landscapes of Littondale and Upper Wharfedale. The race st..

The Guided Trail Run in Dolwyddelan offers participants a scenic 10km route beginning in the charming village. The run features a leisurely start along the river, followed by a climb to Ty Mawr, where runners can enjoy stunning views of the village below. The course winds through beautiful forested..

The Beckbury Trail is a 10K multi-terrain running event organized by Lawley Running Club, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Set in the scenic rural village and parish of Beckbury, Shropshire, the course features a mix of trail and a small section of road, including the challenging Badgers Bite Hill...

Peak Raid Race 3 – Alstonefield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and limestone dales. Participants navigate a 3-hour score format race, selecting their own routes to visit as many controls as possible within the time limit. The..

The Manchester Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Heaton Park, Manchester. Participants can choose from distances including 1.5k, 5k, 10k, and the half marathon, with the half marathon consisting of four laps plus an additional 1.1k section on a mixed path and trail course. The r..

The Meanwood Holly Hustle is an exciting forest trail run set in the scenic landscapes of Leeds, featuring a challenging 10.5km course with both uphill and downhill sections. Participants will navigate through the beautiful Meanwood Park and the Hollies, renowned for their well-maintained paths and..

The Callow Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging event that has transitioned from a summer to a winter series race. Covering a distance of 8.1 km with a total ascent of 762 meters, it is recognized as one of the toughest races in Shropshire. The course features steep climbs a..

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

The Ranger Ultras Peak District South&North is a two-day ultra-running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Edale. It offers three distance options: a 50km White Peak trail on Day 1, a 43km Dark Peak challenge on Day 2, or the full 93km grand tour combining both stages. The cou..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50km trail ultra marathon held in Kendal, UK, during the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The race features an undulating course with 900m of ascent, combining trail, road, and fell terrain. Starting with a closed-road mass start in Kendal town centre, runne..

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km trail race held in Kendal, UK, as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course features over 250m of ascent, combining trail and road surfaces, including tarmac, grass, gravel, and cobbles. Starting and finishing in Kendal town centre on closed roads,..

The Hardwolds 80 is an 80-mile endurance running event held from Hessle to Filey along the scenic Wolds Way in November 2025. The route traverses chalk landscapes featuring dry valleys, abundant wildlife, and historic market towns and villages such as Brantingham, Londesborough, Thixendale, and the..

The PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run, held in Blackpool, offers a scenic trail running experience through Marton Mere nature reserve, Herons Reach golf course, and near Blackpool Zoo, with views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. The event features a 10K loop course on trail paths with a shor..

The Leeds Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Roundhay Park, Mansion Lane, Leeds. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a challenging half marathon course. The half marathon consists of four laps plus an additional 1.1k section, featuring a hilly r..

The Kudos event at Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds is a trail running race celebrating its 10th anniversary, organized by Its Grim Up North Running. Participants can choose from a 6.6-mile loop, a half marathon, or a full marathon, with courses running through scenic trails, fields, pavements, and canal to..

The Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K is a festive running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic Sherwood Forest. Offering 10k, 5k, and a dedicated Junior Run, the race features multi-terrain, undulating forest trails that provide a picturesque and enjoyable course for run..

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..