Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2025-2026

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six picturesque villages around Bury on 21 March 2026. Enjoy woodland and meadow views, guided checkpoints, a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter and the feel good of supportin..

Join Trails of Mena near Chesterfield for a scenic 20 mile route or full trail marathon through tracks, fields and woodland. Race proceeds will support Spaniel Aid UK in memory of Mena.

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Choose 7 km or 13.5 km routes through Peak District trails from Bakewell to Thornbridge Brewery, with scenic climbs and waymarked paths. Finish in the Tap Room with a beer and Bakewell pudding after a friendly small group start.

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Experience a scenic 20 kilometre single lap around Buttermere and Crummock Water on varied off road trails, from lakeshore to woodland. Limited to 200 runners, this undulating route mixes runnable sections with technical, rough stretches.

Run 100 km across the Lake District on Lakes Traverse 2026, a coast to coast ultramarathon from St Bees to Shap on 28 to 29 March 2026. Expect dramatic fells, lakeside trails and a tough, unforgettable experience for seasoned runners.

Take on the Paddy Buckley Recce Fun Run across the Glyderau from Capel Curig on 28 March 2026. This guided 15 km mountain run with 1,830 m ascent is led by experienced mountain leaders and offers a taste of the legendary Paddy Buckley Round..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Run the Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported multi day ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Cover about 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three national parks for an epic end of March challenge.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

Run from the iconic Combe Gibbet to Overton in this scenic 16 mile point to point through Hampshire's hills, trails and mud. Well marshalled and offering great countryside views, it's a classic late March challenge on 29 March 2026.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Join a guided Paddy Buckley recce across the rugged Carneddau from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig, a challenging 16 km with 1,245 m of ascent. Small groups are led by Mountain Leader qualified runners who offer route advice.

Challenge yourself at Ultra In The Black Country, a 32 mile loop around Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 29 March 2026 with waymarked trails, canal towpaths and tunnel sections. Enter solo, as a pair or in a four person team for a med..

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Event overview The Dyfi Half takes place in Aberdyfi on Sat 04 Apr 2026. The event offers a half marathon and a marathon (run as two laps of the half). The half is an Index Race in the UTMB 20K category. The first 20 places are offered at a..

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only half marathon through scenic Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail on 4 April 2026. Enjoy varied trails, on course support, a finisher medal and campfire cake with hot drinks.