Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2026-2027

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.

Join Adventure Awaits on 3 May 2026 for a guided recce of the Moelwyns leg of the Paddy Buckley Round from Capel Curig to Nantmoor. Tackle about 35 km and 2,500 m ascent in small groups led by Mountain Leader qualified guides across Snowdon..

Trail races in Castleton offering two waymarked distances across the Great Ridge and Mam Tor with food from a local bakery. Runners must be 18 plus and the long course requires mandatory kit.

A five mile women only trail race in Worsley on 3 May 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club and based at Beesley Green Community Centre. Online entries open midnight 31 December and on the day entry may be available for an extra £2.

A club-organised fell race featuring a senior Category BS course of about 6 miles with 1109 ft climb, plus a set of junior races for ages 6 to under 17. The event is registered with the Fell Runners' Association and forms part of a local Gr..

An 11 km Calder Valley fell race with 396 m of climb across moorland, visiting Erringden Moor, Stoodley Pike and Bell House Moor. The flagged course is FRA licensed; mandatory kit may be required and entry is limited to 200.

Kick off the Jane Tomlinson Canal Race Series in Methley, Leeds on 5 May 2026 with a flat 5 km towpath run. Organized by Rothwell Harriers AC, this charity event supports the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and offers prizes and mementos.

A small early May trail and fell race around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge covering about five miles on footpaths. Pre entry is used, entrants must be 16 or older, and all proceeds are donated to local charities.

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Take on the Cautley Horseshoe fell race near Sedbergh on 6 May 2026, a short but brutal 7.5 km with 805 m of ascent and spectacular upland views. Entry on the day is £5 and the Cross Keys Inn will be open for post race food and drink.

Tackle a spirited 5.4 km village course with 180 m of climb in Lothersdale on 6 May 2026, starting from a carrot on the track for a touch of local charm. Day entries only and small fees make this a relaxed, community friendly hill run.

Join Kirkstall Rock up n' Run on 7 May 2026 for a lively pop up summer series race by Its Grim Up North Running. Choose 5k or 10k, grab a medal and enjoy hot food and a post run beer or soft drink.

Midweek fell race near Scorton and Nicky Nook: about 5 miles with 313 m ascent, permit-backed and minimum age 16. Pre-entry preferred; entry limit 140 and free soup and a roll provided after the race.

A BM-category fell race in Ilkley on 7 May 2026, covering 11.2 km with 335 m of climb. On-the-day entry is available for £5 and the race holds UK Athletics insurance through the FRA.

A trail event at Brockholes Nature Reserve offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra options on lakeside and woodland paths. Entries are limited, there is a six hour time limit, and £2 from each entry supports the reserve.

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail ultra around Lake Windermere on 9 to 10 May 2026, open to runners and walkers with GPS tracking and five feed stations. Participants have 24 hours to complete the low level Lakes route.

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

A 33 miles trail race around Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire following much of the Chesterfield Round Walk. The route is largely unmarked but supported with GPX files, staffed checkpoints with food and water, and medic cover.