Trail Running calendar near Northwich 2026-2027

Take on the classic Pinhaw fell race across the South West Pennines, 8 km (5 miles) with 213 m of climb and rewarding views. Entry is on the day via Earby Cricket Club for a modest fee and teams of three are welcome.

Challenge yourself over 30.8 or 40.8 miles on a one-lap route through Sherwood Forest, taking in Creswell Crags, Clumber Park and the Major Oak. Waymarked and marshalled with aid stations and a HOBO Pace finisher medal awaiting all finisher..

Run 24 hours along Offa's Dyke National Trail from Prestatyn on May 9 2026. Solo and team entries offer a continuous coastal to countryside challenge with staffed checkpoints and a finishers medal to mark your achievement.

Celebrate the 10th Spire Ultra, a scenic 33 mile trail around Chesterfield that winds across high moorland, ancient woods and rolling farmland. Enjoy strong on course support, an anniversary memento and a community finish at North Wingfield..

Run across the wild Marsden Moors with scenic circular 26, 23 and 18 mile routes through the Colne Valley. A friendly, limited field event with checkpoint snacks and a finish meal; book online to secure your place.

Run scenic canal towpaths and parkland at the Cottam Canter at UCLAN Sports Arena on Saturday 9 May 2026. Choose 5K to ultra and enjoy lake views, canal locks, free parking, a bespoke medal and post run refreshments.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

Apocalypse Ultra in Church Stretton on May 9, 2026 challenges you with four rugged loops totaling up to 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of ascent. Run any loop in any order within a 16 hour time limit and enjoy a rolling buffet at HQ.

Five Trigs is a scenic point to point fell run in the South Pennines visiting five trig points over about 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. Navigation is required but manned checkpoints, chip timing and hot soup at the finish reward you.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Pendle Cloughs fell race on Saturday 9 May 2026 in Downham near Clitheroe is a tough 14 mile route with 1250 m of ascent across classic Lancashire fells. Entry capped at 400 with limited on the day places so book early via SIEntries.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.

Join PFW Running Avenham Amble on Sunday 10 May in Avenham Park, Preston for 10K, half marathon, marathon or ultra on a scenic riverside loop through Miller Park and Upper Farm. Expect undulating hard paths, a bespoke medal and post run tre..

Join a guided recce of the Paddy Buckley Nantmoor to Beddgelert Forest leg in Snowdonia on 10 May 2026. Tackle 15 km with 1,580 m of ascent in small guided groups led by Mountain Leader qualified runners for a thrilling mountain run.

Enjoy a scenic 10 km trail through bluebell woods along the River Yarrow in Yarrow Country Park, Chorley on 10 May 2026. A one lap out and back route with a river crossing promises a memorable spring run.

Enjoy sweeping Lancashire views on the Scorton 10k and 15k trail runs around Nicky Nook on Sunday 10 May 2026. Both fully marked routes weave across tracks and fields, offering a scenic, rewarding challenge for trail runners.

Trunce 3 at Oxspring Playing Field on Mon 11 May 2026 offers a scenic but hilly 6.2 km senior race with 190 m of climb in the Peak District. Entry on the day is £3 with a 3 km over 10 junior race included, part of an eight race series.

Take on the Caradoc Classic, a scenic 3.5 miles fell race from Church Stretton climbing about 268 m. Part of the local Summer Series, this friendly community event includes junior races and on the day entries.

Tackle the Caw fell race in the Lake District on Wednesday 13 May 2026, 9.3 km with 550 m climb from Broughton Mills. Day of race entry, great views and a classic fell running challenge for all abilities.

Take on the classic Shining Tor fell race in the Peak District on 13 May 2026, a scenic 9.4 km challenge with 311 m of climb. Expect rough trails, great views and a friendly fell running atmosphere for adults of all abilities.