Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2025-2026

Tackle a scenic 15 km loop with 680 m ascent around Place Fell on Ullswater, featuring semi technical trails and panoramic climbs. Finish with a recycled seed bomb medal and vegan salty soup after a mid route aid station.

Take on the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme around the Helvellyn Massif from Patterdale on 18 July 2026. This 28 km 2700 m skyrun features exposed ridgelines, scree descents and five hands on scrambles; entry is vetted.

Challenge the St Sunday Sky Race in Patterdale on 18 Jul 2026, 29 km with about 2050 m ascent over technical ridges like Striding and Swirral Edges. Fully supported with checkpoints, tracking, ITRA points and a post race meal.

Beyond Manchester starts and finishes in Castlefield and offers 55 km ultra or 25 km trail through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. Entries include finisher medal, chip timing, GPX files and feed stations.

Take on the iconic Welsh 3000 Challenge in Snowdonia from Capel Curig, covering all 14 peaks across roughly 50 km with about 4000 m of ascent. Guided single day 20 hour or two day options are led by mountain professionals, with some exposed..

Take on the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra in Patterdale on 18 July 2026, a rugged 57 km with 3700 m ascent over Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Marked mountain trails, safety support and ITRA UTMB points await plus a wild seed bomb medal.

Run as many laps as you can in 12 hours at Manvers Dusk till Dawn, an overnight challenge on a flat 3.21 mile loop around Wath Manvers Lake. Clubhouse facilities, onsite camping and a friendly atmosphere make this a memorable test of endura..

Tackle the classic Cracoe fell race near Skipton and Grassington with rough fields, tussocks and a sharp climb to the summit. Short but fierce 4.2 km course that rewards power and grit and counts towards the BOFRA championship.

Take on the Paddy Buckley Round: a three day fully supported guided outing from Capel Curig in Northern Snowdonia visiting 47 summits on a scenic loop. Small groups, experienced leaders and a support vehicle let you enjoy the mountains.

Tackle the iconic Montane Lakeland 50 or 100 from Coniston, a rugged, scenic ultra through the Lake District fells and lakes. Expect steep climbs, technical navigation and a true test of endurance for experienced runners.

Punk Panther Takes the Hindmost on 25 July 2026 is an elimination ultramarathon around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs, run as scenic 10 km laps with steady climbs. After four qualifiers the slowest runner each lap is eliminated until one ch..

Enjoy a flat, riverside run through Leeds with the AIRE Ultra Trail and Super Trail Half starting from Piglove By The River near Granary Wharf. Choose around 45 km ultra or 22 km half, pass nature reserves, and celebrate with a local medal..

Holme Moss Fell Race on 26 July 2026 is a thrilling 28.5 km moorland challenge with 1,285 m ascent, starting and finishing at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club. Expect rough remote terrain, river crossings and mandatory navigation and safety kit.

The BOFRA - Ambleside Sports will take place in Ambleside on Thursday 30 July 2026.

She Strides is a women only 50K ultramarathon around Hebden Bridge, taking in woodland, moorland and local villages. Vegan friendly aid, an all female support crew, finisher medal and hot post race food included.

Run a scenic route along a disused railway beside the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, enjoying riverside views and industrial heritage. The Railway Ultra returns in 2026 with distances from 9 miles to 37 miles and Winter and..

Explore the limestone dales of the White Peak with the Dovedale Dipper, a friendly trail race and challenge walk based in Hartington. Choose around a marathon or about 15 mile routes and enjoy classic Peak District scenery on 1 August 2026.

Run scenic laps through Elvaston Castle Country Park at the Derby Running Festival, with 5K, 10K and half marathon options on flat mixed terrain. Enjoy a themed medal, free photos, chip timed results and a lively event village.

Join the Farleton Knott fell race on Sunday 2 August 2026 for a steep 2.6 mile 4.2 km climb and descent with rewarding views from the top. Fast and scenic, the event welcomes juniors through seniors and has on site parking for a small fee.

Take on the Cordwell Colossus, a scenic summer trail loop on the eastern edge of the Peak District. Just over 20 miles with 840 m ascent, expect hilly trails, checkpoints and a village hall finish with a medal for all finishers.