Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Trail races from Barmouth beach to Cadair Idris across coastal, forest and mountain terrain, offered in three distances with marked routes, GPX files, marshals, chip timing and post-race refreshments.

A long distance 45 mile walk or run across Wales with an 18 hour time limit. The weekend event includes overnight accommodation, coach transport to the start and refreshments along the route.

A 23 mile LDWA challenge in Malhamdale from Gargrave Village Hall on 5 September 2026, with staffed checkpoints, route refreshments and a hot meal at the finish. Entries are limited to 200 and finishers within the time limit can receive a c..

Experience a technical fell race through Yorkshire Lancashire and Cumbria. This 31 km route features steep climbs and open fell navigation for experienced runners seeking a high level mountain challenge in the Dales.

A club-organised ultra run that follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, supported with maps, checkpoints and a 36 hour overall time limit. Entry requires being over twenty and offers a duo ticket and pre-race support.

A community fell race at Blackshaw Head on 5 September 2026 covering 8.9 km with 274 m ascent. Entry on the day, limited to 150 runners, fee £6; minimum age 18 and mandatory kit requirements apply.

A fully waymarked, supported 33 mile (53 km) mountain ultramarathon from Seascale to the summit of Scafell Pike with 5,000 ft of ascent. Part of the Sea to Summit trilogy, it includes pit stops, professional medical cover and mandatory kit..

A short fell race in Burnsall on 6 September 2026 with a 1.50 mile route and about 240 m of climb across fields, heather and a summit section. Parking is usually in a nearby field for a small charge.

A 27 km fell race around Totley with about 1,066 m of climb. The partly marshalled route crosses moorland, tracks and lanes, requires self navigation under FRA rules and mandatory kit, and offers two water stations with no cups provided.

A 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1360 m ascent, partially marked and requiring navigational skills. Entry is £10 with a 180 runner limit and minimum age over 19.

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A 14.5 km fell race near Penmaenmawr featuring 855 m of climb across upland moorland. The partially marked route requires competent navigation and mountain skills; entries include a post‑race soup or roll and electronic timing.

A six-day, 380 km mountain ultra across Wales with 16,400 m ascent, running from Conwy Castle to Cardiff Castle. Multiple shorter options are available and the route requires map navigation, mandatory kit and issued GPS tracking.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

A 24 hour loop race at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla, Wales. Individuals or two person teams run as many 3 mile laps as possible on forest trails with about 144 m elevation per lap.

A guided day running across all 15 Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, mountain guide and support vehicle are included and the event is run as a non competitive guided outing.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.

A 100 km circuit of Leeds on the waymarked Leeds Country Way, mostly trail and passing villages and nature reserves. The event has nine supported checkpoints, mandatory GPX navigation and specified mandatory kit.