Trail Running calendar near Northwich 2025-2026

The Cannock Chase Running Festival takes place on Sunday 19th April 2026 at Birches Valley, Rugeley WS15 2UQ (Concert Field, Cannock Chase Forest). The event is organised by RunThrough UK and is held in support of Midlands Air Ambulance. Distances offered include a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a juni..

The Three Peaks Race is a challenging fell running event held annually in Yorkshire, England, known as "The Marathon with Mountains." It covers a marathon distance over the rugged terrain of the Yorkshire Three Peaks: Pen-y-ghent, Whernside, and Ingleborough. The race features significant ascents an..

The North Wales 50km & 100km is a scenic ultramarathon event along the North Welsh coastline, starting at the Nova Centre in Prestatyn and finishing in Bangor. The 50km route covers 53.8km with 2,700ft of ascent, reaching the beach at West Shore, Llandudno. The 100km course follows the entire North..

Calderdale Way Ultra is a multi-distance off-road event in Calderdale, West Yorkshire, offering 30-, 50-, and 100-mile options. The traditional Calderdale Way route threads open moorland, woodland trails and farmland, passing Heptonstall, Mankinholes, Todmorden and Brighouse, with sweeping views and..

The Fellsman is an iconic long-distance traverse in the Yorkshire Dales, running from Ingleton to Threshfield. It covers 60+ miles (over 100 km) with more than 11,000 feet of ascent and is served by 25 hilltop and roadside checkpoints. The route crosses rugged fells and moorland, testing navigationa..

Corvedale Cake Walk is a Marches LDWA challenge walk starting at Holdgate Church, near Much Wenlock, Shropshire. It offers two routes, 22 miles and 10 miles, both returning via the Jack Mytton Way. The longer route climbs to Abdon Burf, the highest point in Shropshire, with the circuit continuing ov..

The Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a unique running event held at the Yorkshire Wildlife Park in the UK. This UK Athletics licensed race features a single large loop course that covers mixed surfaces including roads, park paths, trails, and grass, offering a runner-friendly route ideal for personal..

Set along the Tissington Trail in Derbyshire, the Tissington Trail Marathon & Half Marathon uses a traffic-free, multi-terrain rail-trail from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne. The 13-mile trail section provides a scenic, historic backdrop with a gentle downhill on the return, making it suitable for both se..

A Coventry Way Challenge is scheduled for Sunday 26 April 2026. The event follows a countryside route of 40 miles that starts and finishes at the Heart of England Social Club in Meriden. The route can be completed as a walk or a run, either solo or in a relay format. Entry includes multiple checkpo..

Welsh 3000's Ultra Run is a guided mountain day in Snowdonia, North Wales. The route covers roughly 30 miles (about 50 km) with around 4,000 meters of ascent across the 15 Welsh 3,000-ft peaks, including Snowdon, the Carneddau and the Glyderau, and features the awe-inspiring Crib Goch traverse. It i..

Pennine Barrier Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultramarathon staged by GB Ultras in the Yorkshire Dales, starting and finishing at Malham Showfield. The route covers 50 miles with approximately 2,593m of ascent, taking in Malham Cove, Watlowes Dry Valley, Malham Tarn, Fountains Fell, Janet’s Foss and the Yor..

The HOWUM 2026 is a 30-mile ultra in mid-Wales, starting and finishing in Llanidloes. The route forms the Heartlands of Wales circular, merging four trails—the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way and Wye Valley Walk—toward the source of the River Severn and back, with no time limits. Runners pass landma..

The Malvern Hills Ultra is scheduled for 2 May 2026 and is based at Abberley Village Hall, WR6 6AZ. Entrants can choose from the following distances: 47 miles 38 miles 31 miles 23 miles Entry fees are non refundable and include a contribution to the Malvern Hills Conservators. Current contributio..

Rainow 5 is a small FRA-licensed trail/fell race staged on the first Wednesday evening in May in the Rainow and Kerridge Ridge area near Macclesfield, Cheshire. The five-mile, hilly route takes runners along rural lanes and ridgelines around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, attracting around 250–300 parti..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race but still highly regarded for its competitive and enjoyable na..

Bat Challenge is a 6-hour day/night trail running event at Beacon Hill Country Park, Leicestershire, England. It features a 3.3-mile off-road loop that participants can repeat to reach 5k, 10k, or over 50k within the time limit. The course climbs from the lower car park to a trig point, then glides..

PFW Running's Brockholes Bimble is staged at Brockholes Nature Reserve in Preston. The event offers 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra distances, with a multi‑lap course around the reserve. Runners traverse paths that circle several lakes, the River Ribble, and woodlands.The 10K is one lap plus..

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

Spire Ultra, held near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, is a 33-mile trail race that largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, circling the town famed for its Crooked Spire. In its 10th edition in 2026, the route traverses high moorland, ancient woodland, reservoirs and farmland, including eastern fring..

Marsden Moors and Marsden Moors Marathon, organized by The Irregulars LDWA, offers three circular challenge routes in and around the Colne Valley near Marsden, Huddersfield. Distances are 26 miles (the marathon), 23 miles, and 18 miles. Start/finish is Marsden Parochial Hall.The event features moorl..