Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell hosts the TFG Beer & Pudding Races, with 7 km and 13.5 km scenic trail routes in the Peak District. Waymarked courses and small group starts lead to a brewery finish where beer and Bakewell pudding await.

Take on the scenic Rochdale Canal at Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with distances from 10 km to 100 km to suit every runner. Enjoy flat towpath routes, marshals, aid stations and a canal side finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Tackle 11 km of steep climbs and technical descents across Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor at the Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026. Expect rugged single track, stunning moorland views and friendly post race cakes and coffee.

Take on Lakes Traverse 2026, a stunning 100 km ultra across the Lake District from St Bees seafront to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect rugged fells, dramatic lakes and classic coast to coast scenery in a true endurance challenge.

Join a guided recce of the Glyders between Llanberis and the Ogwen Valley, covering 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent in Snowdonia. Small groups led by qualified, experienced runners set out from Capel Curig for a rewarding mountain day.

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 a..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Tackle the Northern Traverse, a 300 km self supported ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, crossing three national parks and about 6,500 m of ascent. Run across mountains, valleys and moors over five days from 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Join the NAV4 Daffodil Run and Walk at Pooley Bridge for scenic out and back routes to Hallin Fell, with 6, 10 and 13 mile options over trails and open fell. Finish with village hospitality and refreshments at Pooley Bridge Memorial Hall.

DalesRunner 20 invites trail runners to tackle the rugged Yorkshire Dales around Reeth and Arkengarthdale Moor. Expect very hilly, technical single track with steep climbs and wild descents on a fully marked route. Entries are limited.

Run Wainwrights coast to coast across the North York Moors in the Moors Traverse, about 80 km with 1,600 m of climb finishing at Robin Hoods Bay. Self sufficient runners get staffed checkpoints, maps and a transported drop bag.

Take on the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright coast to coast, Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, crossing the North Pennines, Nine Standards and into the Yorkshire Dales. Expect wild scenery, 1400m ascent and self sufficiency vibe..

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Carneddau leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig on Sunday 29 March 2026, tackling 16 km and 1,245 m of ascent. Run in small groups led by experienced mountain leaders who completed Paddy Buckley Round..

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Join the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter on 29 March 2026 for scenic forest trails around Whinlatter with marked routes and chip timing. Choose 9k or 12k, bring your dog in a suitable harness or run solo; route maps and GPX are available.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..