Trail Running calendar near Hazel Grove 2025-2026

Runaway Challenge is a six-hour, timed running event in Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Runners compete on a flat, tarmac loop along an old railway line, with 4.37 miles per lap. Distances range from 5k to ultramarathon within the six-hour limit, each achieved by completing the appropriate number of laps (..

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 100-mile canal-based ultramarathon in Greater Manchester, starting and finishing at The Piazza, Media City, Salford Quays. The route threads the Cheshire Ring canal network—Bridgewater, Macclesfield, Trent & Mersey, Ashton, Rochdale and Peak Forest canals—linking towns a..

Punk Panther Yorkshire Reservoir Dogs is a multi-distance trail event based near Otley, West Yorkshire. The route explores seven reservoirs—Lindley Wood, Swinsty, Fewston, Thruscross, John O’Gaunt, Beaver Dyke and Scargill—with Eccup added on the longer course, weaving through Stainburn Forest and A..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting at Stoney Wood near the Lime Kiln pub in Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rock..

Ilam 3 Peaks is a classic, fully marked 4-mile fell race based at Ilam Primary School in Derbyshire (DE6 2AZ). The 6.4 km loop climbs Bunster Hill, crosses a river, and features fast sections between the three summits, with about 520 m of ascent. Organized by Wainwright Running Ltd as part of the Li..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held near the Lister Arms in Malham, UK. Open to all ages, participants are grouped into mixed teams on the day of the race. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, starting fro..

On Sunday 28 September 2025, Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, takes place at Guys canal side tavern in Bilsborrow, Preston, Lancashire. It offers four distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and a 32-mile Ultra. The course runs on a flat Lancaster canal towpath: starting north from Guys throu..

Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a Half Marathon and a 10K at Delamere Forest, near Northwich, Cheshire. Runners traverse dense woodlands on rolling forest trails with a mix of well-marked paths and technical sections, including climbs and muddy stretches. The Half Marathon is two laps a..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is a Big Bear Events trail run held at Coombe Abbey Park, on the outskirts of Coventry. Participants choose how far to go within a six-hour limit, completing as many 3.3-mile laps as they wish. Distances range from just over 5k to well over 50 miles, with benchmarks for a marath..

Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry, is a 10-kilometre after-work night trail run hosted by Big Bear Events. The route weaves through woodland, meadow and grass fields with exposed roots, gates and an undulating but not hill-heavy profile, potentially muddy depending on conditions...

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a 5-mile chip-timed cross-country and canicross event set in the Upper Wreake valley around Hoby, Leicestershire. The undulating course winds across fields, stiles, and brooks along traditional footpaths, with occasional hills and expansive views. Race HQ is at Hoby & Dist..

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre trail race on the Calverley Millenium Way Footpath in Leeds, around Calverley and Rodley. The undulating single loop follows public footpaths and the canal towpath, with around 200m of elevation. A distinctive feature is that runners cover the loop in both direction..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a 35-mile circular ultra near Studley Roger, Ripon, North Yorkshire. The course starts and finishes at Studley Roger Village Hall and follows the northern Ripon Rowel, with trail, woodland and moorland in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, finishing wit..

Goyt Valley Challenge is an endurance walk/run organized by High Peak LDWA, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Buxton, Derbyshire. Entrants choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course and a short 14.3-mile option, both tracing the Western Peak District with sights such as Ax..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Round Ripon Ultra is a 35-mile circular ultra run organized by Ripon Runners, starting and finishing in Studley Roger, a picturesque village in North Yorkshire. The route traces the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, weaving through trail, woodland and open moorland within the Nidderdale Area of O..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..