Trail Running calendar near Haydock 2025-2026

Take on the iconic Three Peaks Race on 25 April 2026 in Horton in Ribblesdale, a classic 24 mile fell challenge across Pen y Ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough. Solo and relay teams welcome for big climbs, stunning views and fell running her..

Run the stunning North Wales coast from Prestatyn to Bangor in the North Wales 50km and 100km ultramarathons on 25 April 2026. Expect flat coastal miles, inland hills and iconic sights like Conwy Castle and the Great Orme.

Take on the Fellsman, a rugged 60 mile Yorkshire Dales traverse with 11,000 feet of ascent, or choose the Fellsman Dart 30 mile option with 4,200 feet. Volunteer run with checkpoints, route support and live tracking.

Join the Corvedale Cake Walk for scenic 10 or 22 mile routes around Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge, with stunning Shropshire views and friendly checkpoints. Finish with cake and hot drinks while supporting local church communities.

Tackle the classic Eskdale Elevation fell race in the Lake District, a testing 20.2 km route with 1455 m of climb across dramatic fells. Enter on the day for £10 with proceeds going to charity.

Join the Run for Wildlife Spring 10K at Yorkshire Wildlife Park for a scenic single loop around the grounds, supporting the Wildlife Foundation. Open to walkers, joggers and runners, this family friendly event blends wildlife and fitness.

Run the Tissington Trail Marathon or Half in Ashbourne on 26 April 2026 and enjoy traffic free miles along a scenic former railway between Ashbourne and Buxton. Both distances offer a challenging out and back on mixed undulating terrain.

Run Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026, choosing 21k or 42k over undulating woodland trails that pass Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill. Enjoy marked kilometres, aid stations and classic forest scenery.

Take on the Bleaklow Blitz, an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir up the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect wild moorland, stiff climbs and a fast descent for a classic spring challenge.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

Join the Dragonfly Challenge on 29 April 2026, a six hour looped run where you can run, walk or hike as many laps as you want across parkland with a climb to the Golden Tower of Leaves. Pick a medal or a tree token with wildflower seeds.

Tackle a 50 mile ultra in the Yorkshire Dales on 2 May 2026, starting and finishing at Malham. Scenic but tough, the Pennine Barrier climbs over 2500 m and passes Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and the Yorkshire 3 Peaks.

Take on a guided, non competitive traverse of Snowdonia's 15 Welsh 3000s, covering roughly 30 miles with about 4,000 m of ascent across Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau. Expert mountain guides, support vehicle and food stations included.

Experience the HOWUM 2026, a scenic 30 mile ultra through the Heart of Wales starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes with no time limits. Enjoy trail views, three staffed checkpoints and a Pegasus medal at the finish.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race in Coniston: 14 km of rugged trails with 1065 m of climb, rewarding effort with stunning upland views. Proceeds support Coniston MRT and pre entry is required.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.