Trail Running calendar near Knutsford 2025-2026

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail through local woodlands. Enjoy friendly competition while supporting a great cause in a welcoming community event.

Take on the Ras yr Aran fell race in North Wales on Saturday 21 March 2026 from Llanuwchllyn near Bala. The senior course is 16.1 km with about 945 m of ascent for a scenic but demanding mountain challenge and a junior race is offered.

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle 10 miles of mixed roads, tracks and moorland at Delph Cricket Club with a military pack option carrying 35 lb. Enjoy rugged scenery while supporting the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities.

Run the scenic Canalathon Ultra Festival in Sowerby Bridge on 22 March 2026, with distances from 10 km to a flat, fast 100 km along the Rochdale Canal. Chip timing, aid stations, showers and medals mean great support for relays, a personal..

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Fremington Frenzy is an 11 km hill and trail challenge around Reeth in North Yorkshire, with a very steep opening climb, technical descents and a scenic riverside return. Limited to 100 runners and requiring waterproof kit, it suits experie..

Tackle DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire, with a steep early climb, ridge running and technical descents through mining hushes and loose rock. Fully marked and loved by locals, this off road race blends challenge and scenery.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Take on a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, mostly traffic free and featuring canal towpaths and a compulsory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of four f..

Join a guided recce of the iconic Paddy Buckley leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig in Snowdonia, covering 16 km with 1,245 m of ascent. Small groups led by experienced mountain leaders deliver a scenic, challenging day on classic Welsh pe..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.