Trail Running calendar near Orrell 2025-2026

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhill, a..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent, passing through landmarks such as Axe Edg..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, UK. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their limits in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. The event emphasizes community and personal endurance, inviti..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a challenging 35-mile running event held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing diverse terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland within the Nidderdale..

The Drop - Manchester is an exhilarating and challenging race that tests participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The event begins with participants boarding a bus to an undisclosed drop-off location, where th..

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre (7.5-mile) trail race held in Rodley, Leeds, along the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Organized by Great Owl Running, the event features a unique twist where half the runners complete the course clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a singl..

The Round Rotherham Run - Solo is an 80 km (50 miles) international trail running event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club in South Yorkshire, UK. The undulating course features approximately 800 meters of climb through rural areas designated as the South Yorkshire Forest. Starting a..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held in Malham, starting near the Lister Arms. The relay features mixed teams formed on the day, welcoming participants of all ages. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, begi..

The Drone Valley Trail Half Marathon is a new 13.1-mile trail race set in the scenic Derbyshire countryside, starting and finishing at the Drone Valley Brewery in Unstone. The course features a mix of forest paths, fields, bridleways, and minor roads, with approximately 1700 feet of elevation gain,..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging mountain running event held in the Lake District, UK. Covering approximately 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with 1450m (4600ft) of ascent, the course features rough, rocky, and slippery terrain with many pathless sections, demanding..

The Wasdale Show race, part of the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA) calendar, takes place in Wasdale Head, West Cumbria. Known as one of the toughest BOFRA races, it features a challenging course with a steep ascent and descent, climbing to the summit of Kirk Fell. The race covers 2.40..

The Loop Ultra is a 32-mile (50 km) trail running event held in the remote Cambrian Mountains near Dolanog, Welshpool, Mid Wales. Starting and finishing at Camp Plas, a nature retreat offering eco-friendly camping and amenities, the course features marked trails, forest tracks, and ancient paths, pa..

The RunThrough Cannock Chase Running Festival, held on October 12, 2025, takes place at Forest Lodge, Birches Valley, within the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Stafford and Birmingham. The event offers multiple race distances including 5K, 10K, a half maratho..

The Castle C’alf is a 12km (7 miles) fell race organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, taking place near Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire. The course covers the final stages of the full Castle Carr race, passing through the scenic and private Castle Carr estate. The route features a 490m (1600 feet) a..

The Breidden Hills Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is an 11.5 km fell running event featuring a challenging total ascent of 790 meters. Held near Criggion Village Hall in the West Midlands, the race promotes safe and sustainable fell running. Entry is by pre-registration only, with an £8 fee..

The Withins Skyline Fell Race, organized by Wharfedale Harriers, is a challenging 6.2-mile race with an 820-foot ascent held in the scenic Penistone Hill Country Park area. The course features a circuit passing notable landmarks such as The Stoop, Top Withens ruins, and Bronte Bridge, traversing var..

The TFG Whisky, Gin & Rum Trail is a scenic trail running event held at White Peak Distillery in Amber Valley, Derbyshire. Scheduled for October 12, 2025, it offers two waymarked courses: a 7km route with 175m elevation and a 14km route with 345m elevation. Both courses traverse diverse terrain incl..

Peak Raid Race 2 – Hayfield is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain including hills, moors, and dales. Participants must use navigation skills and route choice to collect points by visiting controls within a three-hour time limit. The event offers flexibility..