Trail Running calendar near Litherland 2026-2027

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km circuits on mixed terrain. Single day and combined weekend options record laps, total distance and time.

A 70 km mountain route across the Lake District from St Bees to Patterdale following Wainwright's Coast to Coast path. Checkpoints offer food, indoor access and first aid and the overall cut off is 18 hours.

A multi-day 300KM crossing of England along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, passing three national parks. Checkpoints provide food, sleeping facilities, toilets and first aid, and finishers earn ITRA points.

CT Lakes 100 is a 94 km trail ultramarathon across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap on 20 March 2027, featuring 2,931 m of ascent and checkpoints at Ennerdale, Borrowdale Institute and Patterdale.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3,100 feet of ascent and the final event in the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series. A junior race covers 3.25 km with 150 m ascent and a minimum age of 11. Parts of the upper course are unmarked and may r..

A fully marked single lap trail race of 20 kilometres around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria on 21 March 2027, featuring lakeshore, rocky and woodland trails with wet technical sections on the western shoreline.

A 32 mile loop around the Black Country on 21 March 2027 at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. The route is mostly traffic free with tunnels and three staffed checkpoints, and can be run solo, as a pair or a team of four.

A supported, well-marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut-off; the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.

A roughly 100 km coast-to-coast ultra across the Lake District with about 3,500 m ascent, marked support points and mandatory kit checks. The route follows Wainwright’s trail from St Bees to Shap and includes GPX and map support.

A 300 km self supported ultra race following Wainwrights Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay, crossing three National Parks and featuring about 6 500 m of ascent over varied mountain, valley and moorland terrain.

A spring running and walking festival in the Shropshire Hills with off road distances from 10 km to 80 km. Events raise funds for the Grow Cook Learn charity and feature varied trail terrain and staffed checkpoints serving local food.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake on mixed tarmac and trails with 175 m ascent, chip timed and marshalled. Proceeds support South Snowdonia Search and Rescue; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

A 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, passing the North Pennines AONB, the Nine Standards and Swaledale. Entries open 15 June 2026; minimum age 18.

A chip timed forest run at Whinlatter with two runnable routes of about 9 km and 12 km on wide tracks, both with significant ascent. Dogs may run in a suitable harness and kit to borrow is provided.

Trail runs at Bramham Park in April 2027 offer 5km, 10km and a Half Marathon across estate woodland. The event allows one controlled dog per runner and uses live chip timing for results.

Weekend trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal viaduct.

Trail running in Hawkshead with marked 10 km and 16 km routes, scenic Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Courses are marshalled with water stations, event village facilities and category prizes for eligible starters.