Trail Running calendar near Orrell 2025-2026

Set in the Buttermere Valley, the Buttermere Trail Race is a 20-kilometre circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water, framed by dramatic fells. The route suits all abilities, with the course fully marked so no navigation is required. It blends lakeside trails, hard-packed rock..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is held in Sowerby Bridge, West Yorkshire, with the Race HQ at The Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club. The event offers four distances: 100km (out and back along the Rochdale Canal, with minimal elevation), 50km (start in Ancoats, finishing in Sowerby Bridge, following the..

Blubberhouses Moor is a Long Distance Walkers Association challenge event hosted by Nidderdale LDWA at Blubberhouses Moor, Yorkshire. The next edition is scheduled for Sunday 22 March 2026, with online entries opening on 25 September 2025. Historically Nidderdale ran two Challenge events yearly, but..

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 are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..

Lakes Traverse 2026 is a 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District National Park, organized by Ourea Events. The race starts at St Bees Seafront on the west coast and follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, traversing Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grisedale Tarn, Patterdale, over Ki..

Northern Traverse 2026 is a 300km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees Seafront on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Spanning the north of England, the route crosses three National Parks and climbs about 6,500 metres, taking in iconic..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon tracing Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Run by Ourea Events, it embraces an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency. The course follows the same coast-to-coast line as the Northern Traverse, passing through the..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter is a scenic running event held in the Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, UK. Participants can choose between two distances: a 9k route with 380m of ascent or a longer 12k route with 500m of ascent. Both courses follow wide forest tracks through quieter..

Ultra In The Black Country is a 32-mile ultra running event held at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The scenic urban loop features mostly traffic-free paths, including disused railway lines, canal towpaths, tunnels, and woodland areas, showcasing the historic Black Country. The c..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon, organized by First Light Adventure, follows the route used by their Lunar Trail Half Marathon. This ladies-only trail half marathon runs out and back from Race HQ at Rock Lane, Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire, through Sutton Spring Wood to the Five Pits Trail, then..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is an ultramarathon and trail race starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall near Ripon, England. In 2026 it offers three distances: 13, 20 and 35 miles, with climbs of about 750, 1,750 and 3,500 feet. The route largely follows the Ripon Rowel, weaving through w..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

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 level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Bramham Park offer 5km, 10km, and half marathon trail running events suitable for all fitness levels. Set in the scenic Bramham Park, a Grade I listed 18th-century estate in West Yorkshire, runners enjoy well-established woodland trails spanning over 1,200 acres. The cour..

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 at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

Ogwen | Yr Helgi Du is a mountain trail running event held in the spectacular Ogwen Valley within Eryri (Snowdonia), North Wales. Organized by Always Aim High Events, it offers three distances: 40K, 25K, and 10K, traversing some of the highest peaks in England and Wales, including the Carneddau and..