Trail Running calendar near Macclesfield 2026-2027

Run the Stockport Trail Half Marathon along the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal near Marple. Chip timing and a relaxed non competitive wave make it perfect for racers and social runners alike.

Take on Mr Sparkle's Dark Un, an 8.1 km night fell race across moorland with stiff climbs, mud and a final descent on 27 Feb 2026. A headtorch and full body cover are required and places are limited, pre entry only.

A 50-mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 February 2026, following the North Cheshire Way and Sandstone Trail with 849 m of ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off. The 2026 edition was sold out.

A 24 mile winter route from Dovestone Sailing Club through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with 3900 ft of ascent and varied terrain. The event is fully supported with four checkpoints and is currently full with waiting list closed.

Castle 2 Castle Ultra is a 32 mile ultramarathon from Powis Estate in Welshpool to Caffi Wylfa in Chirk, blending fast flats with rolling footpaths for a scenic but testing challenge. This sold out event awards finishers a commemorative pla..

A 25 mile LDWA event from Minsterley Village Hall across South Shropshire countryside, with about 4,675 ft ascent, four legs and three serviced checkpoints. The route is undisclosed until the day and map and compass navigation is required.

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

The Wingerworth Wobble is a scenic 4.66 mile trail race from Wingerworth across fields, hills and woodland with a runnable hill finish. All finishers receive a medal and refreshments and proceeds support the local school.

Take on the Cannock Chase Wildwood Trail Series on 28 Feb 2026 at Birches Valley, a scenic yet testing woodland course with steep climbs, fast descents and technical, muddy trails. Half and 10K with canicross options and eco wooden medals.

Cloud Nine is a nine mile, off-road fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back with about 1250 ft of climb. The 2026 route runs anticlockwise, entries are limited and FRA minimum kit is required.

A community-led off road trail run at North Leverton Windmill on 1 March 2026, roughly 10 kilometres over undulating, muddy and firmer lanes. Organised by volunteers as a not-for-profit event; finishers get local flour, a medal and honey.

A short but demanding fell race on Ilkley Moor covering 8 km with 401 m of ascent, held under FRA rules. Pre-entry and limited on-day places are available, entry fees start at £8 and the event has a 400 runner limit.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

A chip timed, approximate 10 km multi‑terrain race in Ripon with an accompanying 1 km fun run for all ages. Entry is limited and fees are £18 to £20; proceeds support St Wilfrid's Primary School.

Take on Saint Michael's Harrogate 10K or 5K on 1 March 2026, a scenic trail run supporting North Yorkshire Hospice Care. Family friendly 5K offers free child places with adult supervision and aid stations on course.

A fully flagged fell race at Cautley on 1 March 2026, about 6.5 km with 663 m of ascent. Pre-entry is available, mandatory waterproof kit is required and dogs are not permitted.

Take on the Loggerheads Trail 5 km or 10 km at Loggerheads Country Park on 7 March 2026, including a 5 km canicross option and member entries. Enjoy varied riverside and technical trails, a few challenging steps, and friendly on site suppor..

Three unmarked moorland courses around Saddleworth reservoirs on 7 March 2026, offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes with mandatory navigation kit, checkpoints and live Open Tracking for runner safety.

A seven hour timed event on the flat canal towpath at Burton Waters near Lincoln, offering half, marathon and ultra options on a measured course. Limited to 50 entrants with transfers allowed given seven days notice.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.