Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

A scenic 5 miles multi terrain one lap race in Moulton with a pie and peas supper for all entrants and prizes for open, age category and team placings.

Race 3 of the Bramhall Runners Foodbank series is a 5.5 km event at Happy Valley, Bramhall on 5 August 2026, with limited entries and proceeds supporting Stockport Foodbank.

An evening pop up run at Rodley on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering 5 km and 10 km options, turn up on the evening or pay online, with a jumble medal and post‑race food and drink available.

A five mile out and back on the Pennine Way across Eshton Moor with undulating fields, a river crossing and a wooded loop near Calton. Races for juniors and seniors take place at Old Hall Farm, Gargrave.

A multi-terrain club race on Thursday 6 August 2026 around Care & Repair, Rowley’s Drive, Shotton, covering approximately 4 miles. Pre-entry fees apply; entrants must be 17 or older and entries are limited.

A 10.9 km BM fell race in the Peak District at Fairholme visitor centre with 486 m ascent. Pre entry only for adults 18 plus; course record times are 0:48:27 for men and 1:00:27 for women, both set in 2018.

A summer trail race on the edge of the Peak District covering just over 20 miles through Cordwell and Linacre valleys. The largely unmarked route has GPX and route notes, two staffed checkpoints and medic cover.

A short BOFRA fell race from Arncliffe Village Green with a steep climb to a cairn and a split descent, plus a separate 4 mile road race; junior and senior categories and archived results back to 1991.

A 17 km fell race with 906 m of ascent across the east side of the Duddon Valley, visiting Grey Friar, Coniston Old Man, Dow Crag and White Pike. Mandatory FRA kit and map-and-compass navigation; entry is limited to 200 runners.

An 8-hour looped event at Temple Newsam Park where runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible on mixed terrain; results list laps, distance and time and all finishers receive a medal.

Join the Tegg's Nose Fell Race on Sat 8 Aug 2026 in the Peak District for a challenging 8 mile course with 525 m of climb and fine views. Held with sheep dog trials, this classic fell race accepts pre entries and entries on the day.

A long distance run and walk in northeast Wales along the Offa's Dyke Path with route options of 32, 24 and 16 miles, checkpoint refreshment and a finish certificate.

A flagged and marshalled BS fell race from Uppermill with a 10 km course and 400 m of climb, entry via SiEntries and a post race chip butty included in the fee.

The Boulsworth Fell Race will take place in Wycoller on Sunday 9 August 2026.

The Jackhouse Reservoir Trail Race will take place in Accrington on Tuesday 11 August 2026. You can run 5 miles.

A short, steep fell race organised by Goyt Valley Striders on 12 August 2026. The course is 3.4 miles with 901 ft of climb and uses Bugsworth War Memorial Club as Race HQ.

Take on the classic Whittle Pike fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 12 Aug 2026, roughly 5.5 miles with 550 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is available for £5, teams welcome and runners must be 16 or over.

A 4.4 km fell race from the Ragleth Inn in Little Stretton with 390 m of ascent, a clockwise course with three control points, on-the-day or pre-entry and junior up and down Callow Hill races; some proceeds go to charity.

An evening trail race in Darley Dale featuring forest trails, technical descents and a steep 1 in 3 climb to Oker Trig Point with views across the Derwent Valley. Distance is 7.3 km with marked course and an entry limit.

A challenging fell race in the Peak District featuring 370m of climb over a 6km course. Entry is on the day at Cartworth Moor Cricket Club near Holmfirth. The route is well marked and marshalled for a classic short fell running experience.