Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2026-2027

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Take on The Drop in Manchester, a blindfolded navigation challenge where teams or solo runners are bused to a secret drop and must find their way back on foot. Choose 10 or 15 mile options for a unique test of navigation and grit.

Join the Hubble Bubble and Ghostly 1 Mile on Halloween along the scenic Leeds Liverpool Canal for a fun, flat out and back run. Fancy dress, bespoke medals and spooky treats with spot prizes make this a festive must do.

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Run the Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn on 31 October 2026, from Glenridding on Ullswater into the foothills of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes across scenic, varied trail terrain for a crisp autumn challenge.

Take on Linacre Infini, a six hour timed trail race around three scenic reservoirs near Chesterfield, with 4.6 km laps on marked wooded trails and some short climbs. Earn a medal for completing at least one lap and push for as many laps as..

First Light Adventure runs scenic trail races around the eastern Peak District across woodland, moorland and reservoirs, from short undulating runs to marathon and ultra. Events feature GPX routes, marshals, aid stations and finisher medals..

Take on the Anglesey Trail Half Marathon or 10K through Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Island on 1 November 2026. Pine trails, sandy coastal paths and Menai Strait views meet a lively event village and a bespoke finisher memento.

Take on a scenic 5 mile trail through Sankey Valley Park on Sunday 1 November 2026, with marshalled routes and varied trail underfoot. Limited to 250 entries, this friendly race offers post race food and finisher goodies.

Scenic trail runs from Glenridding around Ullswater, offering 10k and 14k options with a unique steamer start when conditions allow. Expect rocky, rooty trails, compulsory kit checks and a memorable lakeside finish.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Moonlight Meander is an atmospheric nighttime trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir near Otley, with looped woodland routes run in the dark. Choose about 3 or 6.7 miles and enjoy marshals, feed stations, a bespoke medal and post ra..

Enjoy scenic reservoir running at Swinsty and Fewston Lakeside Dash, fully marshalled on undulating woodland paths around a 6.7 mile loop. Distances from 10k to marathon suit all abilities, with bespoke medals and post race treats.

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

Take on Soyland Moor, an autumn fell race from Cragg Vale across moorland and Pennine Way on a point to point 22 km course with around 1300 ft of ascent and self navigation required. Teams welcome, entrants must be 18 or over.

Run Bolton Abbey on 8 November 2026 offers scenic, hilly trails through Bolton Abbey with distances from a family 2.4 mile to a half marathon. A Remembrance Day silence will be observed and proceeds support Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell race around the Roaches and Shutlingsloe: 15 miles with over 1100 m of climbing across rugged, scenic terrain. On the day entry is available for £15 and includes a hot meal, perfect for adventurous runner..