Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2025-2026

Run or walk a fully way marked 47 mile trail that circumnavigates Lake Windermere, soaking up classic Cumbrian scenery and technical fell sections. Five stocked aid stations and a 24 hour cut off support you to the finish.

Marsden Moors Marathon on Saturday 9 May 2026 showcases scenic moorland in the Colne Valley with marathon, 23 and 18 mile options. Limited to 150 entries, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and downloadable route maps.

Run 33 miles around Chesterfield in the tenth Spire Ultra, a scenic trail through moorland, woodland, reservoirs and farmland. Expect varied terrain, staffed aid stations and a special anniversary memento at the finish.

Join PFW Running Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena on a scenic undulating canal towpath through Preston and Haslam Park, with options from a 5K loop to an ultra within six hours. Limited to 100 entrants with medals and refreshments.

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to c..

Run riverside through Avenham Park, Preston on Sunday 10 May 2026 with 10K, half, marathon and timed ultra options on hard surfaced park paths. Enjoy lap based routes, post run goodies and a bespoke medal in a race limited to 100.

Join a guided recce of the legendary Paddy Buckley route over the Hebogs in Snowdonia, a 15 km route with 1,580 m of ascent. Qualified mountain leaders will guide small groups on this scenic but demanding mountain challenge.

Take part in the Jack Bloor Races, an evening fell race with junior events on Ilkley Moor each second Tuesday in May. A community favourite, the event raises funds for the Jack Bloor Memorial Fund to support young people.

Event overview Ultra-Trail Snowdonia by UTMB is a UTMB World Series event held in Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. The 2026 event is scheduled for 15 - 17 May 2026 and features technical mountain trails across the Eryri area. In 2025 the eve..

Join the Shindig in the Shire on 16 May 2026 for 8, 16 or 26.2 mile routes through the iconic Ironbridge Gorge. Tackle rewarding climbs then celebrate at the pub with ales, food and finisher bling.

Take on scenic but rugged Dales trails at the Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle on 16 May 2026. Distances from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra serve up serious climbs, checkpoints and a finisher shirt and medal.

Tackle the Merrell Cannock Chase Challenge on 16 May 2026 at Tackeroo Campsite with 10 km, half or full marathon over scenic off road trails. Limited to 500 entries, enjoy rolling terrain, aid stations, free parking and a finisher medal.

Run scenic moorland and bridleway trails at the Holcombe 10, starting from the Hare and Hounds and climbing to Peel Tower through Redisher Woods. Choose 10K or 10 mile routes and support The Sunnywood Project's youth programmes.

Take on the Leaden Boot Challenge, a scenic 26.2 miles loop from Alstonefield through the White Peak with dramatic dales and ridges. Open to walkers and runners, the event offers checkpoints, finish food and a warm village welcome.

Event overview The Cookridge Community 10K takes place on 17 May 2026 in Cookridge, Leeds. The race is organised by Cookridge Community Run. The distance is 10 Kilometres on a multi-terrain course, completed as one lap. The event is not sui..

Take on the Pommie Panter Fell Race in Youlgrave, Peak District, a rugged 5.8 mile route with climbs, limestone descents and marshy sections finishing on the village high street. All profits support local village facilities and a friendly c..

Take on the Panopticons Ultra on 23 May 2026, a 32 miles trail challenge through the South Pennines visiting four iconic art installations. Expect rugged trails, big climbs and stunning views between Blackburn and Trawden.

Weekend 9 on 23 May 2026 challenges runners in the Howgill Fells with a tough out and back of about 25 km and 1500 m ascent across fell terrain. Choose loaded or unloaded categories and earn a finisher patch and a pint at the pub.

Test your endurance at Gods Own Backyard Ultra, a spring event near Leeds where runners set off every hour and aim to outlast the field. This silver event offers camping, refreshments, a Yorkshire goodie bag and a shot at the gold world tea..

Take on the Grand Union Canal Race, a nonstop 145 mile ultra from Birmingham to Little Venice along scenic towpaths. Limited to 100 starters with a 45 hour limit, it welcomes supported and unsupported runners for a true canal challenge.