Trail Running calendar near Greater Manchester 2025-2026

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging annual fell running event held in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." Established in 1954, it covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features sig..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

The Calderdale Way Ultra is a challenging off-road running event held in Calderdale, UK, offering two distance options: 50 miles and 30 miles. The 50-mile route starts and finishes in Heptonstall, traversing open moorland, woodland trails, scenic views above Todmorden and Luddenden Dene, canal secti..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon, held at Grantham Meres Leisure Centre in Lincolnshire, is a classic sprint triathlon featuring a pool swim, scenic bike ride, and fast-paced run. Reviving a beloved local tradition, this well-organized event welcomes athletes of all levels, including first-timers. Set..

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon held in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Malham. Featuring 2,593 meters of ascent, the course includes iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss, and..

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..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May in Rainow, near Kerridge Ridge. The challenging 5-mile course features hilly terrain and scenic routes crossing local nature reserves and footpaths. Attracting 250-300 runners aged 16 and over, the even..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon circling England's largest lake in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, participants have 24 hours to complete the fully marked, low-level course that offers stunning views and runnable, flowing trails. The event..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. It offers two distances: 30.8 and 40.8 miles, both featuring a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails, footpaths, and minor roads. The..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile (75K) trail ultra marathon around Lake Windermere, England's largest and most iconic lake, located in the Lake District. Open to both runners and walkers, the event offers generous cut-offs and a 24-hour time limit, making it an idea..

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 Trent Valley Ultra is a scenic 50-kilometer ultra marathon held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Milestone Brewery & Tap in Cromwell, Newark. The course winds through charming villages using footpaths, bridleways, tracks, and minor roads, showcasing the region's natural beauty. Chec..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 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,..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, showcasing the South Pennines' scenic trails. The point-to-point course features 4,700 feet of climbing and passes four iconic art installations known as the Panopticons by Mid Pennine Arts. Starting at Corpora..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a figure-of-eight 100k course combining bot..

The Birmingham Black Country Half Marathon is a running event held in the Black Country area near Birmingham. Organized by StuWeb Events Ltd., it offers participants a half marathon distance of 13.1 miles. The race takes place in a vibrant atmosphere, showcasing the local community and landscape.Whi..

The The MTC Severn Path Ultra will take place in Shrewsbury on Friday 10 July 2026.

The Robin Hood 100 is a fully marked ultra-distance trail running event held in South Wheatley, Retford, Nottinghamshire. The scenic course features runnable trails with good underfoot conditions, heading into Sherwood Forest—Robin Hood’s legendary homeland—and returning to South Wheatley. The route..

The Three Towers Ultra is a challenging running event featuring two distances: 39 miles and 55 miles, set in the scenic West Pennine moors of Lancashire. Participants will navigate through rugged terrain while visiting three iconic towers: Jubilee, Rivington, and Peel. The course is unmarked, requir..

The Yorkshire 3 Peaks 70/100km Ultra is a renowned trail running event taking place in North Yorkshire, designed for both novice and elite ultra-racers. Participants can choose between a 70km route, which includes the iconic peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough, and Pen-y-Ghent, or extend their challeng..