Trail Running calendar near Orrell 2025-2026

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that a..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Run the Northern Traverse 2026, a self supported multi day ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Cover about 300 km and 6,500 m of ascent across three national parks for an epic end of March challenge.

Run the traffic free Monsal Trail from Bakewell on 28 and 29 March in this two day weekend event. Choose a scenic Half Marathon or 10k that threads through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with sweeping Derbyshire Dales views.

The Dales Traverse is a 55 km ultra along Wainwright's coast to coast from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, climbing the Nine Standards through the Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged scenery, navigation tests and a self sufficient adventurous vibe.

Explore Whinlatter Top on wide forest tracks in the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter, choosing a 9k or 12k off road route with rolling climbs. Dog friendly with harnesses to borrow and chip timed for a calm trail experience.

Join a guided Paddy Buckley recce across the rugged Carneddau from Ogwen Valley to Capel Curig, a challenging 16 km with 1,245 m of ascent. Small groups are led by Mountain Leader qualified runners who offer route advice.

Challenge yourself at Ultra In The Black Country, a 32 mile loop around Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 29 March 2026 with waymarked trails, canal towpaths and tunnel sections. Enter solo, as a pair or in a four person team for a med..

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Take in scenic trails around Carsington Water with 10K and half marathon options on an undulating reservoir loop. Chip timing, water stations, event photos and a themed finisher medal make this a rewarding spring run.

Join the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, a women only half marathon through scenic Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail on 4 April 2026. Enjoy varied trails, on course support, a finisher medal and campfire cake with hot drinks.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail on 6 Apr 2026, a scenic 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill into Halifax town centre. See Halifax Minster, the Piece Hall and other normally closed landmarks while supporting Overgate Hospice.

Explore the Ripon Rowel on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger, a scenic trail run past Fountains Abbey, Studley Water and the Valley of the Seven Bridges. Pick 35, 20 or 13 mile routes with staffed checkpoints and a finisher medal.

Event overview The Calderdale Hike is an annual off-road walking and running event organised by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group. The 2026 edition takes place on Saturday 11 April 2026 at St Peter’s Cricket Club, Sowerby Bridge (HX6 1DF). Ent..

RunThrough Lake District Trail Running Festival offers 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and classic fells for breathtaking lake and summit views. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, chip timed results, a themed medal and a hot meal.

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea..

Run the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, choosing a 13 or 26 mile route across classic fells and lanes. Friendly atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on course support make it a must for trail runners.

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start..