Trail Running calendar near Orrell 2025-2026

The Holly Challenge is a multi-distance race organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, held at Burroughs Bank, Lightmoor, Telford, TF4 3QS, within the Lightmoor Nature Reserve. Runners can choose 5K, 10K, half marathon, or marathon distances. The course follows scenic lanes around Lightmoor, offering..

RunAble’s The Half & Half is a 10km running event at Sowerby Bridge Pool, Station Rd, Sowerby Bridge. The course blends a muddy trail first half with a fast road return for the finish. In 2026 the race starts on the trail and finishes on the road, with the entire route fully marked in one direction..

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a category AL fell race starting from Ilam Primary School, Ilam DE6 2AZ, tracing climbs around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. The 20.4 km course features about 1,370 m of ascent and nine steep ascents and descents, delivering a rugged, atmospheric off-road challenge. It’s p..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter ultra along Lady Anne's Way from Skipton to Appleby, spanning the Yorkshire Dales into Cumbria. The route largely follows Lady Anne’s Way with deviations onto the Dales Way and Pennine Journey, passing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. The event is sel..

Pendle Way In A Day is a winter ultra in East Lancashire. Starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle, the full route is about 45 miles (68.8 km) with around 6,100 ft (1,848 m) of ascent, with a 30-mile option (46.5 km, ~1,343 m). Runners and walkers travel the Pendle Way through Blacko, Barnoldswick v..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic multi-distance trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. The event offers 14, 20, and 34-mile routes, with the ultramarathon of 34 miles also including the Knaresborough Round. Runners circle Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mainly..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl is a dog-friendly running event held in the scenic Grizedale Forest, located in the UK. Set on the east side of the forest, the event features fully marked courses on wide forest paths, making it the most runnable event in the Lakeland Paws series. Participants can..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, with the half marathon consisting of four laps plus an additional 1.1 km section on an undulating course mainly on paths, inc..

Windy Hill Fell Race, staged by CraggRunner, starts at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. The 12-mile winter route climbs over 2,000 feet, threading moorland trails from the Rams Head toward Hollingworth Lake, up to Blackstone Edge, then along a Pennine Way traverse to the Windy Hill Mast before..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is an off-road running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd. The undulating 19-mile route starts near Milnthorpe in Cumbria and showcases a mix of coast and countryside, with easy M6 access and low-level terrain suitable for February conditions. The route passes Dalham Deer P..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race held at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick, Cumbria. The fully marked, hilly course winds through hard-packed gravel tracks, twisting dirt paths, and muddy bridleways inside the forest, suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners. Ni..

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a West Lancashire LDWA event set in the West Pennine Moors around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton, an area locals call the “Little Lake District.” The walk offers two distances for walkers: 16 miles (short) and 24 miles (long); runners may only tackle the long route. T..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the scenic banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, UK. The course follows a disused railway line, offering outstanding river views and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage. Participants can choose from d..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 takes place from Cracoe Village Hall in Cracoe, North Yorkshire (BD23 6LQ). Participants can tackle either a 25‑mile or 12‑mile route that explore the Yorkshire Dales and are open to walkers and runners. The event features a South loop in 2026 to accommodate previous 12..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is a unique night-time running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Featuring a fully marked, scenic course, the event offers two distance options: a challenging 10K route with 380 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K route with 200 meters o..