Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

Enjoy a flat 1.5 mile fun run along the Methley canal towpath in Leeds. This long running community event features medals for all finishers and a specific competition for local school teams.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

A 27 mile point to point ultramarathon on 8 July 2026 that begins with a near four mile mountain trek to the Severn source and follows the river back to Mid Wales Arts Centre. Two checkpoints provide vegan and gluten free food options.

A five day multistage ultramarathon along the River Severn of approximately 220 miles, each day run as a separate race with bespoke medals and shared hotel accommodation between stages.

Black Rocks Fell Race in Matlock on 8 July 2026 runs mostly on good trails with a mid race climb past Black Rocks and a total ascent of 800 feet. The event is organised by Matlock Athletic Club.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury with four manned checkpoints, mandatory navigation and a required minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a complimenta..

Experience a traditional category BS fell race in South Yorkshire. This undulating 6.4 kilometre course offers a focused running experience with prizes across various age categories and cash rewards for new course records.

A point to point 59 mile ultra following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester, with four check-points, vegan and gluten free food options, mandatory kit requirements and a bespoke finisher medal and head visor.

Experience the landscape of Eryri National Park with a range of trail races from 10k to a 57km ultra marathon starting and finishing in Llanberis. Run through iconic Welsh landmarks with full course support and chip timing.

A 24-hour UTMB-indexed trail on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Llanberis where individuals or relay teams try to complete as many ascents as possible. Distances include 50k, 100k and 100 mile options and the event supports charity fundraising.

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.