Trail Running calendar near Oldham 2025-2026

The MDOC Summer Series 2 at Brereton Heath is a summer evening orienteering event held in a charming area of Cheshire woodland. The mostly flat and runnable forest features many paths and open spaces, allowing for fast progress, though its layout can be disorienting. The event offers a range of cour..

The DCRO Dash is an annual running event organized by the Derbyshire Cave Rescue Organisation to raise funds for their volunteer cave rescue team. Held in the scenic hills south-west of Castleton in the Peak District, the race covers approximately 8.5 km with a total ascent of 370 meters. Participan..

Rodney's Pillar is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, held near Criggion Village Hall in the West Midlands. The race covers a distance of 5.2 kilometers with a total ascent of 280 meters, offering a challenging course typical of fell running. It is a well-established event with r..

Ogden Midsummer Madness is a challenging Category AS fell race held at the scenic Ogden Water nature reserve near North Halifax. Covering 3.5 miles with approximately 1000 feet of climb, the race features diverse terrain including stony trails, boggy ground, narrow ridges, steep climbs, technical de..

The Grindleford Fell Race is a 4.5-mile (7.9 km) running event held in Grindleford, starting from the village playing fields. The course leads runners through scenic areas including Hay Wood, the Longshore Estate, and Padley Gorge, featuring a notable river crossing near the finish line that offers..

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

The Summer Solstice Challenge is a 6-hour timed running event held in Hull, UK, along a flat, out-and-back tarmac course on an old railway line. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon, with laps measuring 4.37 miles each. The event features a 5k turn point and va..

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held on June 21, 2025, takes place at the scenic Carsington Water in Ashbourne, UK. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring undulating trail paths around the reservoir. The half marathon course includes an out-and-back..

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Old Town, Hebden Bridge, UK. Participants can choose between two 50k routes representing Lancashire (Red Rose) or Yorkshire (White Rose), or challenge themselves with a 100k figure-of-eight course combining bot..

The Buckden Pike will take place in Buckden on Saturday 21 June 2025.

The small park BIG RUN is a community running event held in Meersbrook Park, Sheffield, celebrating and supporting Palestinian causes, particularly women's education and children's health and play in Palestine. The event features a 24-hour run where participants aim to keep at least two runners on t..

The Great Lakes Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England. Featuring 2,130 meters of ascent, the course includes a demanding ascent of The Band to Bowfell, a high-level summit circuit of Upper Eskdale wi..

The NoMad Ultra is a multi-terrain running event held in Derbyshire, starting and finishing in Breaston. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it offers three options: a 50-mile ultra, a 50km ultra, and a 6-person team relay challenge. The courses mainly follow the Derby Nomad waymarked trail through scenic..

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, the course features rugged terrain and demanding climbs typical of fell races. The event starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swall..

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

LRC Tees Trailtastic is a trail running event held in County Durham, starting and finishing at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle. Designed for those seeking an off-road adventure rather than a competitive race, it offers two scenic courses along the Teesdale Way: a 9-mile circular route and a shorter 3...

The Settle Hills Race is a challenging fell running event held in the scenic Yorkshire Dales above the historic market town of Settle. Covering 7 miles (11.3 km) with 600 meters (1640 feet) of ascent, the course features a mix of grassy paths, rocky trails, tarmac sections, and steep climbs and desc..

The Snickerthon is a multi-distance running event held at Chase Water Country Park and Visitor Centre. Participants can choose from approximately 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon distances, running multiple laps around the scenic, relatively flat course. The event features aid stations with refre..

The Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race is a challenging 5-mile (8 km) fell running event with 1800 ft (550 m) of ascent, held in Kettlewell, England. Established in 2009 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Abbey Runners, it is now organized by North Leeds Fell Runners and serves as a counter in the 2..

The Fountains 10K is a scenic and challenging running event held in Grantley, near Ripon, North Yorkshire. The race features a 10-kilometre undulating, mixed-terrain course that includes quiet country roads, off-road trails, and moorland within Nidderdale. Notable course highlights include the 'Pudd..