Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

An evening trail event on 6 October 2026 around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, water points and a medal at the woodland finish.

Experience an undulating off road trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Complete as many five kilometer laps as you choose within a six hour limit to earn your finisher medal.

Part of the BOFRA Championship, this fell race in West Cumbria features a steep 700 meter climb to the summit of Kirk Fell. Runners compete across junior and senior categories at the historic Wasdale Head Show.

A fully marked 32 mile trail run in the Cambrian Mountains, based at Camp Plas with exclusive camping and support, limited to 100 runners and a 14 hours cut off for the main route.

Test your mountain skills at the Langdale Horseshoe, a 21.1 km fell race through some of the Lake District's most challenging terrain. This classic event features over 1450 m of ascent across rocky ground and pathless fells.

A rural 8.9 km race around Tideswell with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and the summit of Hay Cop before returning to Bishop Pursglove Primary School. Entry fees differ for FRA members and non-members.

A 13.1 mile trail race starting and finishing at Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone, Derbyshire. The second edition follows varied forest and riverside terrain, includes one aid station, a finisher medal and a beer voucher.

A trail half marathon around Rivington starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC. Entrants should have prior half marathon experience and entry is ticketed with a T-shirt option.

Run the Sheffield TenTenTen at Endcliffe Park, a lively mixed terrain 10k through grass, paths and woodland that welcomes all abilities. A 2.5k fun run invites kids and families for a friendly, accessible day of outdoor running.

A trail event at Cannock Chase Forest on 11 October 2026 with Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race; the route is marked and chip timed and the event includes race photos, a themed medal and an on-site event village.

Take on the Withins Skyline, a scenic 10.1 km fell race near Haworth in the South West Pennines with roughly 300 m of climb. Friendly entries, series options and a Cadbury Curly Wurly plus free coffee await at the finish.

A roughly half marathon fell race around the Goyt Valley and up to Shining Tor. The mostly off road course is waymarked at junctions, includes two water points and finish food, and requires full Fell Runners Association kit.

An inclusive Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026, with scenic lakeside and forest trails. Two course options of about 1.5 to 2 km and 4 to 5 km, onsite facilities and marshals for course support.

Join this flexible lapped event at Burrs Country Park featuring trail and riverside paths. Complete any distance from 5k to an ultra marathon within seven hours while supporting The Sunnywood Project.

A series of junior quarry races at Penistone Hill organised by Wharfedale Harriers on 18 Jan, 11 Oct and 20 Dec 2026. Distances range from 600 m to 2.9 km, minimum age six, entry £2 and a goody bag for every runner.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water on 17 October 2026, with marked kilometres, marshals and GPX files. Entries include a themed medal, water and post race goodies.

A trail running event from Ashover Village Hall offering a 31 mile route and a 20 mile Petit Raid through the Amber Valley with checkpoints, food and water stations, finish medals and medic cover.

A self-navigated trail ultramarathon in the Yorkshire Dales centred on Grassington, featuring a 100 km 24 hour challenge across varied terrain and notable sights. GPX routes and live tracking are provided.

Rip n Run XL in Wadsworth offers a 40 mile route with 5,800 ft elevation and an 80 mile double option with 28 hours to finish. Four checkpoints, indoor facilities at two stops, and hot food at HQ support runners.

Trail races at Loggerheads Copuntry Park with 6 km, 6 km canicross and 12 km options; courses are marked and marshalled, have no time limits, and take place in a scenic setting with on-site facilities.