Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

The Cheshire 100 Ultra Run follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich and is organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entry is open to those over 20, with route guidance, checkpoints, support options and a 36 hour time limit.

Experience a classic Wharfedale fell race featuring a 2.4 km course with a steep 240 meter ascent. This BOFRA championship event offers age categories from Under 9 to Seniors on the scenic hills of Burnsall.

A 17 mile fell race around Totley near Sheffield on 6 September 2026, with about 1,066 m of climb across moorland, tracks and lanes. The event is run under FRA rules, requires mandatory kit and self-navigation with checkpoint clips.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

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 six day, multi stage 380 km ultra across the spine of Wales with unmarked navigation and about 17,400 m of ascent. Two day Dragon's Fire and Dragon's Tail options cover the northern and southern sections respectively.

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 run over two anticlockwise laps from Rossendale Valley Sailing Club. It is part of a three race series in September with prizes and fundraising for local causes.

A guided mountain run across the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia covering about 30 miles and 4,000 m of ascent. Transport, a mountain guide, support vehicle and food stations are included in the booking price.

A 100 km circuit around Leeds along the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural and about 80% trail. The route is waymarked, supplied as a GPX, and includes checkpoints with food, water and a finishers medal.

The world's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Bakewell in 2026. This 5k course is bigger and bouncier, promising a fun day out. Participants will tackle a series of inflatable obstacles.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with a range of trail races from 12km to 110km. This event offers single and multi stage options through iconic ridgelines and moorland trails for runners and walkers.

A 20 mile off road route in the Peak District with about 900 m ascent, starting at Fairholmes and finishing at the Robin Hood Inn near Birchen Edge. Map and compass navigation is required and checkpoints, a bus return and a post event drink..

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere run anticlockwise with a 24 hour limit. Open to runners and walkers, the low level route features GPX support, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finisher meal.

An off-road full and half marathon through Bronte Country on 13 September 2026, run under FRA rules with marked feed stations, chip timing, route GPX and organised reccy runs.

A classic fell race near Skipton, featuring a 5.6km course with 274m of climb. Part of the BOFRA Championship, it offers races for all age groups from Under 9 to Seniors. The 2026 edition includes updated start and course layouts.

On Sunday 13 September 2026 at Bakewell Showground the Derbyshire Dales Trail Run offers three scenic routes including a Half Marathon, 15K and 9.5K that follow the Monsal Trail beside the River Derwent.

A mountain fellrunning trial in Borrowdale, Keswick on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetted entries, fees and some equipment hire included.