Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2025-2026

Rodney's Pillar is a fell running event organized by the Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race covers a distance of 5.2 km with a total ascent of 280 meters, categorized as an AS race. Participants can register on the day or pre-register,..

The DCRO Dash is an annual running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation to raise funds for their volunteer cave rescue team. Held in the scenic hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District, the race covers approximately 8.5 km with a total ascent of 370 meters. Participan..

The Grindleford Fell Race is a scenic 4.5-mile (7.9 km) running event held in Grindleford, starting from the village playing fields. The course takes runners through Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate, and back via the picturesque Padley Gorge. A highlight of the race is the celebrated river crossing ne..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring an undulating trail course around the reservoir. The half marathon includes an out-and-back section..

SkyRun Eryri® is Wales' premier skyrunning event held in the iconic Snowdonia (Eryri) region, starting from Rhyd-Ddu. The event features four challenging races ranging from 16 km to 52 km, including the 38 km Snowdon SkyRace and the 52 km 14 Peaks Ultra. Participants experience significant elevation..

The NoMad Ultra is a multi-terrain running event held in Derbyshire, starting and finishing in Breaston. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 6-person team relay challenge. The courses mainly follow the Derby Nomad waymarked trail through scenic..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, offering three challenging options: two separate 50k routes through Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or a combined figure-of-eight 100k course covering both counties. The 100k..

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The Great Lakes Fell Race is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Stool End Farm, Great Langdale. With 2,130 meters of ascent, the course features a tough, varied route including a steep climb up The Band to Bowf..

Ultra Wales 50 is a challenging 50-mile mountain and trail race held in Southern Snowdonia, Wales, starting and finishing at Coed-y-Brenin Visitor Centre. The course features 2,898 meters of ascent, including iconic peaks like Cadair Idris Penygader (893m) and Rhinog Fach (712m), and passes through..

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, the course features rugged terrain and demanding climbs typical of fell races. The event starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swall..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating, multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s b..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The undulating 10-kilometre course features mixed terrain, including quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Puddle' and the..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic distances: a 9-mile circular course and a 3.5-mile route. Both courses f..

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 11.3 km (7 miles) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tussocky moorland, and steep climbs and de..

The Snickerthon is a multi-distance running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre. Participants can choose from approximately 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon distances, running multiple laps around the scenic, relatively flat course. The event features aid stations with refre..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race, held in Kettlewell, England, is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the..