Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2025-2026

Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village is a testing 10.9 km course with 610 m of climb, featuring steep, rough ascents and descents on a flagged route. Competitive and friendly, this permit event offers team prizes and water at the..

Tackle a fast but hilly 10 mile course over roads, tracks and moorland in memory of Dan Lee, with proceeds to Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Choose the extra challenge and race wearing a 35 lb pack in the TAB category.

Run the scenic Canalathon Ultra Festival in Sowerby Bridge on 22 March 2026, with distances from 10 km to a flat, fast 100 km along the Rochdale Canal. Chip timing, aid stations, showers and medals mean great support for relays, a personal..

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery in Bakewell for scenic trail runs of around 7 km or 13.5 km with small group wave starts. Finish in the brewery tap room with a beer and a classic Bakewell pudding.

Tackle the classic Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route across steep wooded valleys, boggy slopes and open moorland. Pre entry and best for experienced fell runners with navigation skills and sturdy footwear.

Tackle twilight trails around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs at the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options. Enjoy atmospheric laps, friendly support at the gazebo and a well earned finisher medal.

Join the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash on 25 March 2026 in Barley for a challenging night trail across the South Pennines, marshalled by mountain rescue volunteers. Entry helps fund the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue charity.

Enjoy a weekend of wild Lakeland running at Grasmere with 5km and 10km trail routes that skirt Grasmere and Rydal waters and pass Rydal Caves, with duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly with medals, goodies and village finish vibes.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Fremington Frenzy is an 11 km fell and trail run from Reeth with a stiff opening climb, technical rocky sections and a scenic riverside finish. Limited to 100 runners, the waymarked route offers aid stations and post race drinks and cakes.

DalesRunner 20 in Reeth, North Yorkshire on 28 March 2026 is a tough 20 km trail with steep climbs and technical descents. Entries are capped at 200; the marked route has aid stations and mandatory kit checks so bring waterproofs and a cup.

Enjoy the Feisty and Fluffy Phoenix Run in Manchester, a flat off road riverside loop with a minimum 3.28 mile lap or run as far as you can in seven hours. First 50 sign ups who complete a lap earn a limited edition Phoenix soft toy and the..

Tackle Pendle's classic fells from Barley Village Hall with a testing senior course plus junior races for every age group. Enjoy a friendly village vibe, on the day entries and hot refreshments in the hall.

Take on a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park on 29 March 2026, mostly traffic free and featuring canal towpaths and a compulsory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel. Enter solo, as a pair or a team of four f..

Run the 55 km Dales Traverse along Wainwrights coast to coast route across the North Pennines, Nine Standards and Yorkshire Dales. Self sufficient and scenic, it is a big day challenge finishing beneath Richmond Castle.

Tackle the 80 km Moors Traverse, an ultra following Wainwright’s coast to coast from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay, skirting the North York Moors with about 1,600 m ascent. Supported route with aid stations, maps and coach transfers.

Join a guided recce of the iconic Paddy Buckley leg from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig in Snowdonia, covering 16 km with 1,245 m of ascent. Small groups led by experienced mountain leaders deliver a scenic, challenging day on classic Welsh pe..

Take on the finale of the Shropshire Winter Series at Ercall Wood, a tough 8.8 km fell race climbing 519 m on scenic Ercall Hill. Pre entry or on the day entries accepted and junior races run for ages 12 to 17.