Trail Running calendar near Knutsford 2026-2027

Outdoor walking and running event from Hallow with circular routes through 12 parishes. Distances range from 10 to 40 miles, mainly off road on public footpaths with waymarked routes and checkpoints providing drinks and snacks.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..

The Minninglow March is a 17-mile self-navigated adventure through the Derbyshire Dales. Participants collect cards at points of interest for a chance at spot prizes, supported by three aid stations. The event has a 6-hour limit and welcome..

A 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026 with 247 m of ascent, marked route and marshals. Pre-entry is £8 and on the day entry is £10 with registration at Peak Forest Reading Room.

Race the Train is an 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. The unique challenge is to outpace a steam train traveling the same route, while spectators can ride the train to cheer runners on. Every finisher receives a me..

Ludlow10 on Sunday 12 July 2026 offers half marathon, 10k and 5k routes around Ludlow Rugby Club in Shropshire. Courses use quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common with undulating terrain and a notable ascent at the Donkey St..

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

A 6.7 km trail race over Blacka and Totley Moors, featuring a steep technical descent on Piper Gate. The event starts from the Totley AC pavilion and is run under FRA rules. Prizes are awarded across multiple age categories.

Event Overview The Welsh 3000 Challenge involves climbing all mountains in Snowdonia over 3000 feet in a continuous journey. Participants typically traverse 14 named peaks, though the route may include a 15th. The total distance is approxim..

Explore Manchester from a new perspective on a trail run that transitions from the city centre to canals and green spaces. Choose between a 25km trail or a 55km ultra route, both finishing back in the historic Castlefield area. The fully ma..

This 26km trail race starts and finishes in Hebden Bridge, featuring a climb onto the moors before a flat out-and-back route past Stoodley Pike. With a flagged course, secure baggage storage, and a finisher's medal, it offers a supported ru..

Tackle 12.9 km of classic Pennine fell running with 610 m of climb around Turnslack. Friendly club atmosphere, on the day entries welcome, refreshments and prize giving in Calderbrook Church community rooms.

Take on an 11 km fell run in the scenic York Dales near Ingleton with 600 m of climb for a proper hill challenge. Community event at the sports field, part of the Yorkshire Dales Classics, with advance and on the day entries.

A 50-mile, 5,500 ft circuit of Wensleydale and Swaledale on 18–19 July 2026, including Great Shunner Fell. Entries are limited and adults only; electronic trackers are mandatory and the route must be completed within 22 hours.

A short fell race in Cracoe on 19 July 2026 covering 4.2 km with about 274 m of climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent. Pre entry and entry on the day are available and junior races run beforehand.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..