Trail Running calendar near Meltham 2025-2026

Tackle a rugged 20 mile route through the northern Dales with testing climbs, ridge running and technical descents. Limited to 200 runners, the event offers marked routes, stocked aid stations and post race drinks and cakes.

Take on the 41st Cleveland Survival in the North York Moors on 28 March 2026, a 24 mile orienteering challenge raising funds for the Cleveland Mountain Rescue Team. Open to runners and walkers with manned checkpoints, drinks en route and a..

Tackle the rugged Bollihope Carrs fell race near Frosterley, a challenging 10.5 km course with 380 m of climb across classic Northumberland Durham moorland. Friendly entry with a limited field makes for a fast, atmospheric race day.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 3 miles.

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.

Run the 32 mile Ultra in the Black Country on 29 March 2026 from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley. This traffic free loop along canal towpaths and disused railway lines includes mandatory head torch tunnel sections for a true adventure.

Run the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond across the North Pennines and Nine Standards, finishing below Richmond Castle. Expect rugged, self sufficient adventure through spectacular Dales scenery.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultramarathon following Wainwright's coast to coast route across the northern edge of the North York Moors with about 1,600 m of ascent. Remote trails, hearty aid stations and a dramatic finish at Robin H..

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.

Take on Trunce 1 on Mon 30 Mar 2026 at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, a testing 6.2 km fell course with 190 m climb. Entry is £3 on the day and juniors can join a 3 km race for £1.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Join Curley's 5 km trail race in Horwich on 1 April 2026 for a lively off road challenge hosted by Winter Hill Runners. Start and registration at the Jolley Crofters Public House, perfect for local runners seeking a scenic spring outing.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Take on the updated Samaritans Way trail routes in Guisborough on 4 April 2026, with 10 km and 21 km options for runners and walkers. Enjoy countryside trails, a finisher T shirt and medal, and help raise funds for Teesside Samaritans.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a ladies only trail race raising funds for The Elm Foundation. Enjoy a scenic out and back through Sutton Spring Wood and Five Pits Trail then finish with cake and hot drinks at the campfire.

MindOverMoors: The OG! is a 10 km trail loop on the North Yorkshire Moors with about 1100 ft of climbing and fantastic views. Limited to 200 runners, it celebrates mental health awareness and finishes at Yorkshire Cycle Hub with food deals.

Join a scenic trail run around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026 with 10K and half marathon options on undulating paths around the reservoir. Finish in the lively event village with food, freebies and a focus on sustainability.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Pick your distance from 5k to ultra and motor along the flat, scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal towpath at Rodley, with marshals, regular feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal. A friendly, well signed trail run for every pace.

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.