Trail Running calendar near Macclesfield 2026-2027

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 marked, circular trail loop in Sherwood Forest offering one lap options of roughly 30 or 40 miles with regular aid stations, an enforced cut off and limited entries.

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.

Three circular routes in and around the Colne Valley on Saturday 9 May 2026. Options of 26, 23 and 18 miles are offered and the event now includes a full marathon, with start and finish at Marsden Parochial Hall.

Run scenic canal towpaths and parkland at the Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena on Saturday 9 May 2026. Choose 5K to ultra and enjoy lake views, canal locks, free parking, a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

A self-navigated trail run around Delph of about 18 to 19 miles with roughly 3000 ft of ascent, visiting five trig points and using footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way. The unmarked course has three manned checkpoints and mandatory..

A multi-loop trail ultramarathon in Church Stretton on May 9 2026 offering choices from 10 to 50 miles across four distinct loops with over 10,000 ft of climbing if all are completed. Central HQ provides long buffet and timed support.

A 19 mile anticlockwise route around five trig points in the South Pennines with about 900 m of ascent. The unmarked course requires navigation, includes three manned checkpoints and provides food and hot drinks at the finish.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

A 22.5 km fell race around Pendle with 1250 m of ascent across rough moor and steep climbs. The AL category event requires full FRA mandatory kit, uses checkpoint cut offs, and registers at Downham Village Hall.

Cressbrook Crawl on Saturday 9 May 2026 invites runners to tackle the Peak District in a 10.5 km fell race with 400 m of climb from Cressbrook Club. Pre entry is required, so sign up early for a scenic and gritty hill challenge.

A circular multi terrain event from Naseby Village Hall offering five distances from 10K to a 35 miles ultra, with waymarked routes, GPS tracking and checkpoints across Northamptonshire countryside.

Trail marathon, half and 10k on circular, untaped routes from Sutton Bank Visitor Centre on 10 May 2026. Competitors must self navigate with provided maps and carry mandatory safety kit; entries open July 2025 and close April 2026.

A multi distance event in Avenham Park, Preston offering 10K, half, marathon and an ultra with looped laps, on hard paths by the River Ribble. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

A one-lap 10K trail race in Yarrow Country Park on 10 May 2026, following woodland and riverside trails with River Yarrow crossings. Chip timing is used and every finisher receives a medal; prizes are awarded in multiple categories.

Trail run near Scorton, Preston offering 10k and 15k courses across tracks and fields up to Nicky Nook with views over Lancashire. Both routes are fully marked; the 10k has one checkpoint and the 15k has two.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.