Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2025-2026

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50-kilometer trail running event held in the Peak District, based out of the historic village of Hayfield. The course features a grand loop incorporating classic trails such as the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, offering a mix of fast trails, c..

The Sherwood Half Marathon is a scenic, family-friendly race held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, set within the iconic Sherwood Forest. The event offers multiple distances including a new 20-mile race, a half marathon, a 10k, and a junior run, catering to all abilities from novices to seasone..

The Trails of Mena is a trail running event held in Derbyshire, featuring a clockwise circular route that combines tracks, maintained trails, fields, and woodlands with varied elevation to keep runners engaged. The course is designed to be runnable and lightly marked with arrows at major junctions,..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike held at Burrs Country Park in Bury, UK. The scenic route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount—passing iconic landmarks, woodlands, and open meadows. Designed to foster camaraderie, the ev..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..

The Blubberhouses Moor will take place in Harrogate on Sunday 22 March 2026.

The Canalathon Ultra Running Festival, held at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire, offers a scenic running experience along the Rochdale Canal through historic industrial towns in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The event features multiple distances: 100km, 50km, half marathon, and 10km, suitab..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Silva Dales Traverse is a 55km ultra running event held in northern England, following Alfred Wainwright’s famous coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. The course traverses the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, crosses the iconic Nine Standards, and winds..

The Silva Moors Traverse is an 80km ultra-distance running event following Alfred Wainwright’s iconic coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay in northern England. The course traces the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park and winds through eastern Yorkshire, finish..

Ultra In The Black Country is a scenic 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The course is a mostly traffic-free urban loop featuring disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels—including the 2.7km Netherton Tunnel—and woodland areas, offering a u..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail running event held in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Scheduled for April 4, 2026, it follows the scenic and challenging route used in the popular Lunar Trail Half Marathon series. Runners start at Rock Lane, passin..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is a challenging and scenic trail running event held in Studley Roger near Ripon, UK. Now in its second year, the race follows the Ripon Rowel route, showcasing beautiful wooded valleys and historic landmarks including the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Stu..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..