Trail Running calendar near Lightmoor 2026-2027

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Test your endurance at this 10.9 km fell race near Portsmouth Village. Navigate steep climbs and rough descents with 610 meters of elevation in this classic flagged course. High level kit is required for all participants.

Experience a ten mile run or weighted TAB through hilly moorland and tracks starting from Delph Cricket Club. This memorial event supports the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities with a challenging route and post race celebration.

The Canalathon Ultra offers a multi-distance running festival on the historic Rochdale Canal. Choose from 100km, 50km, a Half Marathon, or a 10km, with routes connecting Yorkshire and Manchester. The event features chip timing, aid stations..

This scenic trail half marathon winds through the heart of the Forest of Dean. It doubles as the British Trail Running Championships short distance event, offering a chance at a national title. The well marked course starts and finishes at..

Explore the scenic trails of Bakewell with waymarked 7km and 13.5km races. Enjoy a waved start approach and a rewarding beer and pudding finish at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room.

Experience 25 kilometres of diverse Pennine terrain including wooded valleys and wild moorland. This non profit community race starts on historic cobbled streets and features a unique post race celebration.

Experience an evening trail run through Salcey Forest with this dedicated 10k event. Light up the night with your head torch on a flat two lap course featuring dedicated waves for runners and canicross teams.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Explore the Glyders section of the legendary Paddy Buckley Round on this guided 15 km mountain run. Experience 1,830 meters of elevation gain with expert guidance through the heart of Snowdonia National Park.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Ultra in the Black Country returns for its ninth year in March 2026. This 32-mile scenic loop starts and finishes at Baggeridge Country Park. The traffic-free route explores disused railways, canal paths, and tunnels, and can be run sol..

Explore the Carneddau range on this 16km guided run following the Paddy Buckley Round route. Run from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig with experienced guides and gain valuable mountain training.

A five mile off road trail at Upcote Farm on 29 March 2026, limited to about 300 places. The route features farm roads, bridleways and forest tracks, with chip timing, medals for all and prize categories for juniors and veterans.

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.

Family friendly event at Telford Town Park with 2.5K and 5K routes, a finisher teddy for each participant, and a post-race teddy bears picnic. The event raises funds for Birmingham Children's Hospital and encourages fundraising.

Experience the 45th edition of this classic Shropshire fell race featuring a 5.5 mile course with 1700 feet of elevation. Join the final event of the Shropshire Winter Series starting from Ercall Wood Academy in Telford.

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.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..