Trail Running calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

Flat, primarily canal towpath races centred on Sowerby Bridge, offering 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km distances with chip timing and staffed aid stations.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

SheUltra on 17 April 2027 is a 50 km event in Pwllheli, UK. Entries list a £66 fee plus 6 percent booking charge; the event requires mandatory kit, medical fitness, and operates a strict no-crew no-pacers policy.

Off road ultramarathon around Calderdale with 50 mile and 30 mile options following the traditional Calderdale Way, passing Heptonstall, Todmorden and Brighouse. Six aid stations and cut offs of 17 hours and 10 hours.

The Pennine Barrier 50 mile on 1 May 2027 is a supported 50 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD and included in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.

A five mile trail race at Clock Face Country Park on Sunday 9 May 2027 held in memory of Chris Lam. Organised by Widnes Running Club with chip timing, podium prizes for men and women and an age minimum of 15.

A 24 hour individual challenge in the Peak District where runners complete as many 21.7 km loops as they can. On site accommodation, meals and safety support are provided and finishers receive an eco-trophy.

Run the iconic Cumbria Way over three days on a guided journey through the Lake District. Cover 71 miles from Ulverston to Carlisle, with luggage transfers and accommodation included. It's a small-group challenge for experienced trail runne..

A guided trail weekend from Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks route of 38.6 km plus an optional 10 km loop the next day, with bunkhouse accommodation and coaching from a qualified guide.

Experience a unique point to point race along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and enjoy water stations hosted on traditional canal barges before finishing in Brindley Place.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent, course marking and GPS tracking. The route covers high ridgelines and rocky sections, has a 14.5 hour cutoff and a minimum age of 19.

A 100 mile ultramarathon in the Ultra Great Britain series, Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 takes place in the United Kingdom on 25/09/2027 to 26/09/2027 and is organised by GB ULTRAS LTD with live GPS tracking via GB Race Tracker.

An overnight trail event from Barley, Lancashire on the Pendle Way offering approximately 45 miles or a 30 mile option, requiring night navigation and mandatory kit; minimum age 18.

Take on a 38 mile ultra marathon from Lancaster to Wigan as part of the Myths and Legends series. This point to point race features a tracking system for all runners and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

A single day ultra of about 35.5 miles from Wigan to Tarporley that forms Day 4 of the MTC Albion end to end of England. The field is limited, entrants receive tracking devices, and a 4.0 mph minimum pace is enforced.