Trail Running calendar near Meltham 2025-2026

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a 20 mile trail run or hike linking six picturesque villages around Bury on 21 March 2026. Enjoy woodland and meadow views, guided checkpoints, a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter and the feel good of supportin..

Challenge yourself on the wild moorland of Blubberhouses at the Blubberhouses Moor Challenge Event on Sunday 22 March 2026. Online entries are open for a scenic North Yorkshire outing that rewards grit and views.

Choose 7 km or 13.5 km routes through Peak District trails from Bakewell to Thornbridge Brewery, with scenic climbs and waymarked paths. Finish in the Tap Room with a beer and Bakewell pudding after a friendly small group start.

Run the flat, scenic Rochdale Canal towpath at the Canalathon Ultra Running Festival with 10km, half marathon, 50km and 100km options for all abilities. Enjoy chip timing, aid stations, showers, goody bags, medals and post race food.

Set along the Monsal Trail, Peak District, the Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers two distances on a traffic-free, multi-terrain route. Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, Derbyshire, runners can select the half m..

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 a..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Tackle the Moors Traverse, an 80 km ultra across the northern edge of the North York Moors finishing at Robin Hood's Bay. Expect rugged moorland, self sufficiency and staffed support points along a classic coast to coast route.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (3 April 2026) The event is a 50 miles ultramarathon on Good Friday, 3 April 2026, with a stated elevation gain of 123 m. The course follows the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River M..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with..

MindOverMoors: The OG brings runners to the North Yorkshire Moors for a challenging 10 km trail with 1100 ft of ascent and sweeping views. Limited to 200 entries and with part of fees supporting mental health, it blends competition with cau..

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Take part in the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only scenic and undulating trail near Sutton Scarsdale on 4 April 2026. Finishers receive a medal and campfire cake and drinks, with proceeds helping The Elm Foundation.

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and und..

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail on 6 Apr 2026, a scenic 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill into Halifax town centre. See Halifax Minster, the Piece Hall and other normally closed landmarks while supporting Overgate Hospice.

Explore the Ripon Rowel on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger, a scenic trail run past Fountains Abbey, Studley Water and the Valley of the Seven Bridges. Pick 35, 20 or 13 mile routes with staffed checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Event overview The Calderdale Hike is an annual off-road walking and running event organised by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 at St Peter’s Cricket Club, Sowerby Bridge (HX6 1DF). Ent..