Trail Running calendar near Macclesfield 2025-2026

Take on the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race on 11 January 2026, a rugged 26.5 km trail around Milford Common across varied terrain. Pre entry only with FRA mandatory kit and checkpoints; post race refreshments provided.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Discover Punk Panther Green Gateways, an off road trail outing from Otley around Leeds with 14, 20 and 34 mile options and ITRA and UTMB qualifying points. Enjoy scenic trails, on course tracking and a finisher medal with T shirt.

Hebden 2026 is a winter long distance walk from Mytholmroyd with 22 mile and 15 mile routes, the longer rising over 4,000 feet. Challenging and not for beginners, entries are limited and a 9 hour overall time applies.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Start 2026 with the Sherwood New Year 10k, 5k & Junior Run on 18 January at Sherwood Pines, tackling scenic, undulating forest trails. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos, parking and a welcoming atmosphere for all.

Stanbury Splash is a rugged 12 km fell race over Stanbury Moor and Ponden Clough with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it promises raw moorland scenery and winter fell fun.

Join a guided 12 km trail run from the village of Pwll Glas exploring Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt, with gentle hills and varied terrain. Enjoy planned stops, scenic views and friendly company on this relaxed outdoor adventure.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.

Great Owl Running stages scenic 16 km and 10 km races from Kirkstall Bridge Inn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and River Aire. Expect undulating mixed terrain, marshalled routes and refill stations so bring your own bottle.

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station..

Experience Rivington by head torch at the Petzl Night Runner, a close encounters night trail offering 10 km and half marathon options. Expect rough, boggy terrain, reflective course markers and a glow in the dark finisher medal.

Run the scenic, traffic free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne on 24 and 25 January 2026 with a weekend half marathon or 10k. Choose one or both days and enjoy gentle trail gradients, bespoke medals and free finish photos.

Tackle The Half & Half 10K on 25 January 2026: rugged muddy trails for the first half then a fast tarmac return to the finish in Sowerby Bridge. Limited to 100 runners, this compact event suits adventurous runners after a friendly race day.

Tackle moorland and gritstone edges in the Tigger Tor fell race at Longshaw in the Peak District, a 14.2 km course with 490 m of climb. Navigate unmarked checkpoints, savour dramatic views, and race under FRA rules with strict kit checks.

Explore the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with marathon, half marathon or 10k routes across The Long Mynd and National Trust terrain. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a medal and a fun cake competition after your run.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 31 January 2026. You can run between 5 and 42 kilometers.

Take on the Hoofstones fell race on Sat 31 Jan 2026 in the South West Pennines near Todmorden, an 8 mile test with 425 m of climb over rugged, navigational terrain. Navigation experience is required and entries are open in advance or on the..

Tackle the rugged Dovedale Big Daddy, a classic Peak District fell race through the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. Expect challenging climbs over 20.4 km with 1370 m of ascent and hot soup and cake at the finish.