Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2026-2027

A short fell race in Burnsall with a steep 274 m climb over 2.4 km. Entry on the day is available for £6 and junior races run alongside village sports.

A 5.5 mile multi-terrain fell run around Pen Y Gwely reservoir that starts and finishes within a traditional village show near Oswestry. The partially marked route climbs 225 m, requires limited experience, and has an over 15 minimum age; e..

Annual agricultural and horticultural show at Eshton Hall featuring livestock and equine classes, crafts, local food, family activities and a fell race across several age categories.

A fully signposted, chipped 30 km circular fell race around Belper featuring ancient Roman roads, woodland and Midshires Way, open to walkers and runners.

Looped running event in Preston with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra options, hard surface paths, time limit and on-course refreshments.

A TRA licensed 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village, organised by Leigh Harriers AC with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options.

A 7-mile undulating multi-terrain trail race through Adel Woods, Scotland Woods and Meanwood Park in Leeds, with chip-timed prizes and fundraising for St Gemma’s Hospice.

A six hour timed circuit in Penistone on an old railway route offering distances from 5 km to an ultra with lap aid stations and finisher medals.

A guided trail run meeting at the Ponderosa cafe covering about 7 km on Llantysilio Mountain with planned regrouping stops.

Take on the Trunce 8, a classic Peak District fell race starting and finishing at Oxspring Playing Field. The 6.2 km route climbs 190 m and entry is on the day for £3, with a junior 3 km race for over 10s at £1.

An evening trail race at National Trust Lyme on 25 August 2026 featuring a single 10K lap with 272 m of ascent, free park admission and on site food vendors.

Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.

A midweek fell race near Bury covering about 6.5 km with 400 m of climb, held at the Hare & Hounds. The event allows teams, requires a minimum age of 16, and has a 1 hour 10 minute cutoff at Moorbottom Road.

Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.

Pop up trail running event in Kirkstall with 5 km and 10 km races, licensed by the Trail Running Association under UKA rules, with food and a jumble medal for runners.

A non stop 130 mile canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds run under UK Athletics rules. Open to runners aged 20 and over, the event has a 40 hour limit and a limited number of unsupported entries with regular feed points.

Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.

Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.

Trail races from half marathon to 50 miles around Skipton following Pennine Way and Dales Way with mandatory kit and checkpoint support.

Historic fell races are central to Grasmere Lakeland Sports and Show, with junior and senior Guides races over measured fell routes. Entries are accepted on the day and advance registration is available online.