Trail Running calendar near Holdgate 2025-2026

Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50-kilometre trail run based in Hayfield, High Peak, in the Peak District. The 2026 course is a grand loop using the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with about 1840 metres of ascent. The event offers a low-key, high-value experience with a flexible s..

Brynkinalt Running Festival takes place on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham. The event offers 5k and 10k races across two formats: canicross on Saturday and traditional trail running on Sunday, welcoming participants of all ages and abilities. The routes cross the estate’s private land, not..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races take place in the Cambrian Mountains near Aberystwyth. Runners choose between a Half Marathon and a 10k, with junior options of 0.5 mile, 1.5 miles, and 2.6 miles. The courses offer challenging, varied terrain and spectacular scenery, suitable for both newcomers..

Beast of the Blacks is a three-distance trail challenge set in the Black Mountains of Wales. Starting near Llanbedr Hall, Crickhowell, the event offers 10, 20, and 40 mile routes with elevations of roughly 3,418 ft, 4,553 ft, and 9,106 ft respectively. The course is fully marked and supported by mar..

Nice Work Race Management presents the Sherwood Pines 20 Mile, Half Marathon & 10k at Sherwood Pines, near Edwinstowe in Nottinghamshire. The multi-terrain, undulating course weaves through Sherwood Forest’s canopy, delivering scenic forest trails suitable for beginners, seasoned runners, and spring..

Saturn Too presents The Dashing Dog Charity Run - Wales at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare. This inclusive seven-hour time-challenge allows runners to complete as many laps as they wish, with a minimum 3 km per lap and a full lap around 7 km on paths, subject to safety changes. The scenic cours..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge 2026 takes place at Burrs Country Park, Bury. It offers a 20-mile trail run or hike through six historic villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount. The atmosphere centers on camaraderie, with friendly guides running or walking the route to offer..

Trails of Mena, Derbyshire, starts from North Wingfield Community Resource Centre. The second edition offers a marathon and a 20-mile trail run on a clockwise circular course, combining track, maintained trail, fields and woodland, with ups and downs for a runnable challenge. The route is lightly ma..

Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a race in the Forest of Dean, starting on a road near the Speech House Hotel and finishing there again after a loop through forest trails. The official distance is 13 miles 192.5 yards. The course is multi-terrain, with gentle inclines and is fully signp..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10K course on crushed stone paths through the flat but occasionally slippery forest terrain. Runners must use a head or chest torch to navigate the dark t..

Bath 50 Challenge, part of the Ultra Challenge Series, takes place in Bath, England, with Bath Racecourse Basecamp as the start/finish. Participants can choose a 50 km loop (≈1,000 m gain), a 29 km loop (≈650 m), or a 10 km loop (≈200 m) and walk, jog, or run at their pace. The course loops through..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Beyond Bristol, the Bristol Trail & Ultra by Beyond Trails offers two distances: a 25km Trail and a 55km Ultra, starting and finishing at Museum Square in central Bristol (BS1 4RN). The course travels off tarmac through woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railways, with highlights such as..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, organized by First Light Adventure, follows the route used by their Lunar Trail Half Marathon. This ladies-only trail half marathon runs out and back from Race HQ at Rock Lane, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, through Sutton Spring Wood to the Five Pits Trail, then..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

The Rosebud Marathon is a scenic 26.2-mile race held in Northamptonshire, England, featuring a mix of approximately 60% trails and 40% roads. Starting at Hartwell and finishing at Brixworth Country Park near Northampton, the course traverses beautiful countryside, including canal towpaths and 14 vil..