Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2024-2025

The Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a challenging 50-mile ultra-marathon set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, taking place on May 3, 2025. Participants will tackle a demanding elevation gain of 2593 meters, starting from the picturesque village of Malham. The route features iconic landmark..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic trail running event taking place on May 3, 2025, in Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire. Participants can choose between a 30-mile or 40-mile loop, both of which showcase beautiful sandstone villages and historical sites. The course is fully marked and marshalled, requi..

The Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is an exhilarating guided mountain running event that takes participants over 15 peaks in Snowdonia, North Wales, each exceeding 3,000 feet. Covering approximately 30 miles (50 km) with a height gain of 4,000 meters, this challenging adventure is designed for determined ru..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Coniston from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Monday 5 May 2025.

The "May the Fourth Be With You (Original)" event is set for May 4, 2025, offering participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Following a successful 2024 event, entries are now open, wi..

The Paddy Buckley Recce - Snowdon Range is an essential event for aspiring Paddy Buckley runners, taking place in the stunning Snowdonia National Park. Participants will explore a 20km leg of the iconic 61-mile Paddy Buckley Round, which features 47 peaks and over 8,500m of elevation gain. This guid..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. The event features a challenging 5-mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting 250-300 runners. Participants must be 16 years or older, a..

The Brockholes Bimble is a running event set in the picturesque Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston, taking place on May 9, 2025. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with varying lap requirements. The course meanders through beautifu..

The Spire Ultra, now in its 9th year, is a premier trail running event that serves as a qualifying race for the Run Further Ultra Championships. Covering a diverse 33-mile route, it primarily follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing the stunning countryside around Chesterfield, including high..

The Lap - Lake Windermere Ultra is a 47-mile (75K) trail race that takes participants around England's largest lake, Lake Windermere. Open to both runners and walkers, the event features a fully marked route with generous cut-off times, making it suitable for both newcomers to ultra-distance events ..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a scenic 47-mile ultra running event set in the stunning Lake District, taking place from May 10th to 11th, 2025. Participants will follow a fully signposted route, keeping the iconic Windermere Lake on their right. The event is open to both runners and walker..

The Cottam Canter is an exciting running event taking place at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with the course featuring scenic routes along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. ..

The "24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra" is an endurance running event taking place on May 10-11, 2025, starting from Prestatyn, North Wales. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can compete solo or in ..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse is a trail marathon event taking place on May 11, 2025, starting from the Sutton Bank Visitor Centre in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose from three distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k. The race emphasizes self-navigation, ..

The Avenham Amble is a running event taking place in the picturesque parklands of central Preston, featuring multiple race distances including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. The course begins in Avenham Park, traversing through Miller Park and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, wit..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 13 May 2025.

Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a premier trail running event in the UK, part of the UTMB® World Series. Set against the stunning backdrop of North Wales, the event features multiple race distances, including 100M, 100K, 50K, and a 25K race, catering to runners of various skill levels. Participants..

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 16 May 2025 to Sunday 18 May 2025.

Steel City 60 is a challenging 60-mile ultra-distance trail race that takes place around the boundary of Sheffield, encompassing scenic routes through South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and the Peak District. Participants can choose to walk or run solo, or form relay teams to tackle the course. The event ..

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 is a challenging 25.5 km running event set in the scenic Howgill Fells, taking place on May 17, 2025. Participants can choose from three categories: Loaded/Weighted, Clean Fatigue/Runner, and Unloaded/Walker. The route, which follows the original SAS final test path, features a..