Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail events from Fitz Park in Keswick feature marked 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes around Derwentwater with marshals, a race village, live music and water points; each distance has specific age and time limits.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge around Malhamdale, starting and finishing at Gargrave Village Hall with four staffed checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and participants must bring their own mug.

A 31.5 km fell race around the Ingleton watershed with 1580 m of ascent, visiting Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire high points. The route mixes rough open fell, boggy tops and long ridge running and requires strong navigation skills.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fully waymarked 33 mile mountain ultramarathon on 5 September 2026 with about 5000 ft ascent, professional medical cover and pit stops. Checkpoints use a 3 mph cut off and participants must be over 18.

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

A long fell race of about 17 miles and 1,066 m of climb around Totley, Sheffield. The unmarked, partially marshalled route requires self-navigation and mandatory FRA kit, with two water stations and limited parking near the pavilion.

A 30.5 km fell race around the Stretton hills with about 1360 m of ascent, summit checkpoints and partial course marking. The route requires navigational skills and significant fell running experience; entries are limited and the fee is £10..

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A 14.5 km fell race with 855 m of ascent over upland moorland and rough off road terrain. Competent navigation and mountain skills are required; entry is limited and includes a soup roll and electronic timing.

A multi stage mountain ultra across Wales offering a six day Full Dragon of 380 km and 16,400 m ascent plus two day and partial route options. Navigation is unmarked; organisers provide a paper map, GPX files and a safety GPS tracker.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A **100 mile** ultra on runnable trails through Sherwood Forest and towpaths, with two forest loops, well stocked aid stations, a 30 hour cutoff, drop bag points and pacers allowed from about mile 51.

A guided day running across all 15 Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, mountain guide and support vehicle are included and the event is run as a non competitive guided outing.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.