Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2025-2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on August 30, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Runners can choose between a half marathon and a 10k, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir with stunning countryside views. The half marathon route in..

The Longshaw Sheepdog Trials Fell Race is an annual event held in conjunction with Britain's oldest sheepdog trials at Longshaw. The race covers 8.6 km (5.3 miles) with 320 meters (1050 feet) of climb, offering a challenging fell running experience. Participants gain free access to the sheepdog tria..

The Dig Deep 50 is an ultra trail running event held in the scenic Peak District National Park, starting and finishing at Hangram Lane Farm near Sheffield, UK. Covering a challenging 50-mile distance, it is part of a series of races ranging from a half marathon to 50 miles, catering to both novice a..

The Whittle Pike event is a challenging running race covering a distance of 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with an ascent of 1804 feet (550 m). Established in 1992, it has served as a championship race in multiple years. The event takes place at Cowpe Village Hall, which will provide catering and off-road par..

Panther Takes The Hindmost is an ultramarathon held at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs in North Yorkshire, UK. The race features a 10.5km loop around the reservoirs with 375ft of climb per lap. Participants start with four qualifying laps, after which elimination laps begin: the last runner to finish..

The Monument Marathon in Bury is a challenging 26-mile loop event held at Burrs Country Park. Participants run or walk a scenic trail connecting six historic towers: Bradshaw Hall, Tentering Tower, Radcliffe Tower, Turton Tower, Grant's Tower, and Peel Tower. The mostly trail-based course passes thr..

Dig Deep Trail Weekend is a series of trail and ultra running races held near Sheffield in the Peak District National Park. The event offers a range of distances from a 10km trail race up to challenging ultra distances of 30 and 50 miles, catering to both beginners and seasoned ultra runners. The co..

The Meanwood Valley Trail Race, organized by Valley Striders AC, is a 7-mile undulating trail run through the scenic woods and parklands of Adel Woods, Scotland Woods, and Meanwood Park in Leeds, West Yorkshire. The course features unique landmarks such as the famous "Seven Arches," the ‘Slabbering..

The Crowden Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Crowden on Sunday 31 August 2025.

The Montane Dragon's Back Race® is a legendary and extremely challenging multi-stage ultra running event held annually in Wales. Covering 380 kilometers with 16,400 meters of ascent over six days, the race follows the spine of Wales from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Known as one of the world's to..

The Muker Show Fell Race is a challenging fell running event held near Muker, located on the B6270 between Richmond and Kirkby Stephen in the UK. The race covers approximately 1.4 miles (2.25 km) with a climb of 550 feet (170 meters). The course features a unique route that includes running down to..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race series taking place on consecutive Thursdays in September 2025, specifically on the 4th, 11th, and 18th. Open to participants aged 11 and above, the course features a fa..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is a challenging 8 km (5 miles) fell running event held in Whitworth, UK. The course features a tough uphill start followed by a rolling route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill, and Hades Hill, finishing on a field above the start line. W..

The Dee Way 120 is an ultra-distance running event that spans approximately 120 miles along the scenic River Dee, from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn. Participants can choose between the full race or a shorter 60-mile option, which starts at Corwen. The event features a 50-hour time limit for the 120-mile..

The Malham 10K Trail Race, held at Malham Show Field in the UK, is the third event in the Due North Trail Trilogy. This scenic 10-kilometer race takes runners through iconic landscapes including Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Participants face a challenging climb up to Weets Top, followed by a rewardi..

The Malham Trail Half Marathon, held at Malham Show Field in the UK, is the third race in the Due North Trail Trilogy. This scenic half marathon route takes runners through iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Participants face a challenging climb up to Weets Top, followed by a rewa..

The The Great Kinder Barrel Race will take place in Edale on Saturday 6 September 2025. You can run 6 kilometers.

The Battle of the Borders is an exciting trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, offering participants the choice of a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a full Marathon (26.2 miles). This single-lap course begins and ends at Carding Mill Valley, a National Trust area, providing stun..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a challenging 45-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, starting and finishing in the village of Betws-y-Coed. Featuring 3,254 meters of ascent, the mountain trail course includes iconic peaks such as Tryfan, Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), Glyder Fach, and Glyder..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, offer scenic trail running across over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, this event features three distances: 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, catering to runners aged 11 and above. The courses showcase t..