Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2025-2026

The Liverpool Half Marathon MoRun is a charity running event held at Croxteth Park, Liverpool, supporting the Movember Foundation to raise awareness for men's health issues. Participants can choose from distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the Half Marathon. The course is a flat mix o..

The Slate Trail Ultra™ is a challenging trail running event held in Snowdonia, Wales, starting from Porth Penrhyn, Bangor. It offers two distances: the full Slate Trail Ultra at 145 km (90 miles) with 3,900m+ elevation gain, and the Ultra Tour of the Quarries at 88 km (55 miles) with 2,700m+ elevati..

The David Staff Memorial Fell Race is an annual 6km fell running event held in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, Lancashire. Featuring a challenging 305m climb, the course starts near The Kiosk and follows a scenic route through the West Pennine Moors, including landmarks such as Darwen Tower and Waterman's..

The Callow Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging event that has transitioned from a summer to a winter series race. Covering a distance of 8.1 km with a total ascent of 762 meters, it is recognized as one of the toughest races in Shropshire. The course features steep climbs a..

The Guided Trail Run in Dolwyddelan offers participants a scenic 10km route beginning in the charming village. The run features a leisurely start along the river, followed by a climb to Ty Mawr, where runners can enjoy stunning views of the village below. The course winds through beautiful forested..

Peak Raid Race 3 – Alstonefield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and limestone dales. Participants navigate a 3-hour score format race where they select their own routes to collect points by visiting controls, balancing speed an..

The Beckbury Trail is a 10K multi-terrain running event organized by Lawley Running Club, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Set in the scenic rural village and parish of Beckbury, Shropshire, the course features a mix of trail and a small section of road, including the challenging Badgers Bite Hill...

The Manchester Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Heaton Park, Manchester. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a challenging half marathon. The course features a mix of paths and trails with undulating terrain, suitable for dog walkers and buggy..

The Broadway Marathon & Half Marathon, organized by Cotswold Trail Events, takes place in Broadway, Worcestershire, within the scenic northern Cotswolds. The marathon features a challenging, hilly course primarily on trails and unpaved tracks, with some minor road sections. Starting and finishing in..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Salcey Forest is a unique night-time trail running event held near Northampton. Participants run a fully marked, two-lap 10k course on crushed stone paths through the flat but atmospheric forest, guided only by their head torches—Petzl, the event’s sponsor, provides top..

The Dormouse Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at the award-winning Salcey Forest in England. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.5-mile off-road loop through well-maintained forest paths, with terrain consisting mainly of crushed stone and forest floor, offering a natural trail experience..

The Smurf Run in Aberdare, Wales, is a unique 7-hour time challenge event hosted by Saturn Running at the scenic Dare Valley Country Park. Participants can choose their distance, starting from a minimum of 3km, with laps of approximately 7km (4.37 miles) on well-maintained footpaths offering beautif..

The Ranger Ultras Peak District South&North is a two-day ultra-running event held in the Peak District, starting and finishing in Edale. It offers three distance options: a 50km White Peak trail on Day 1, a 43km Dark Peak challenge on Day 2, or the full 93km grand tour combining both stages. The cou..

The Sherwood Christmas 10K & 5K is a festive running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the scenic and historic Sherwood Forest. Offering 10k, 5k, and a dedicated Junior Run, the race features multi-terrain, undulating forest trails that provide a picturesque and challenging..

The Action Heart Tuff Un is an annual multi-terrain running event held at Baggeridge Country Park in Dudley. Covering approximately 6 miles, the course features undulating trails, muddy paths, and a shallow stream crossing, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience for runners of all levels. W..

The Weston Park 10K & 5K is an annual multi-terrain trail race held within the scenic grounds of Weston Park. The event features a 10K route that combines concrete, tarmac, gravel paths, and a short grass section, showcasing the historic park's landmarks. The 5K race follows the initial 3 miles of t..

DirtRun In The Dark is an off-road running event held at The Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre. Participants tackle a 10km course consisting of two laps around forest tracks and trails, all run in the dark, making torches compulsory. The race welcomes runners aged 14 and above and allows canic..

The Stanza Stones Ultra is a 50-mile linear ultra running event in the South Pennines, connecting Marsden and Ilkley. Featuring over 6,800 feet of ascent, the course passes through high moorland and valleys, visiting six unique Stanza Stones—poems about water carved into rocks by artist Pip Hall, in..

The Loggerheads Half Marathon, held at Loggerheads Country Park, is a scenic and inclusive trail running event featuring a 7km loop completed three times. The course offers varied terrain and gradients, with each lap passing the start/finish area where runners can access feed stations and support. P..

The Lee Mill Relays is an annual relay running event held at the Lee Mill Quarry site in Rossendale, Lancashire. Now in its 8th year, the race features teams of four runners, each completing an individual 10.7-kilometer flagged course. The route is described as hard and demanding, with the possibili..