Trail Running calendar near Orrell 2025-2026

Heights Ultra Trail's The Wessenden is a 27-kilometre trail run in the Colne Valley, West Yorkshire. The circular course starts and finishes at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, threading through mixed terrain with rolling, undulating sections along country lanes, trails and catchwater. The ro..

RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky 53k & 25k Trail Races, a brand-new RunThrough event set in Snowdonia, takes place on Saturday, 6 September 2025 in Barmouth. Runners can choose between 25k and 53k trail distances, designed to challenge participants on scenic routes with amazing views. The course is mars..

Yr Wyddfa Ultra 50 is a 45-mile mountain ultramarathon in Snowdonia National Park (Eryri), with around 3,254 metres of ascent and space for up to 500 entrants. The route starts and finishes at Cae Llan/Village Green, Betws-y-Coed, following the Snowdonia Slate Trail from the Swallow Falls area up to..

Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House in Leeds unfolds across the expansive Harewood estate (gardens, woodlands and farmland), providing a scenic backdrop for trail running. Distances on offer are 5km, 10km and a half marathon, with age guidance noted for each. The course highlights the grounds man..

Ingleton Three Counties Fell Race is a new long-distance fell race set for Saturday 6 September 2025, starting and finishing at Mealbank Hall in Ingleton. The route covers about 31.5 km (19.5 miles) with roughly 1,580 m (5,184 ft) of climbing, looping through the watershed that links Yorkshire, Lanc..

Heights Ultra Trail (HUT) is a multi-distance trail event in the Colne Valley and Holme Valley areas of Kirklees, West Yorkshire, on the edge of the Peak District. The programme features 50-mile, 50km and 27km races, plus 10km and a 1km junior fun run, all taking place on largely off-road courses. T..

The Great Kinder Barrel Race takes place in Edale, Hope Valley, UK. The event features three on-course experiences on the same moorland route: Team Barrel Race (The Barrel) for eight-person teams; an Individual Fell Race (The Pint); and a Children’s Race (The Half Pint). The course, run over the moo..

The Malham Trail Half Marathon, held at Malham Show Field in the UK, is the third race in the Due North Trail Trilogy. This scenic half marathon route takes runners through iconic landmarks such as Malham Cove and Malham Tarn. Participants face a challenging climb up to Weets Top, followed by a rewa..

The 2 Hillforts Hill Race is an exciting running event set to take place in 2024, starting and finishing at Plas Dolben Farm in Llangynhafal. Participants will tackle a challenging course that spans just under 9 miles, featuring a significant ascent of 2500 feet as it navigates the scenic Hillforts..

The Loweswater Show Fell Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging event set to take place at New House Farm, Lorton, Cockermouth. This race features a route of 2.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1001 feet, catering to both junior and senior runners. Participants must meet sp..

Burnsall Fell Race is a BOFRA Championship counter staged in Burnsall village, Wharfedale, along the B6160 between Grassington and Addingham. The event covers about 1.50 miles (2.40 km) with around 800 feet (240 m) of climb. The course climbs steadily through fields, then a short steep ascent throug..

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow S..

The Exterminator is a challenging fell race organized by Totley AC, held in Sheffield, UK. Covering approximately 27 km (17 miles) with an elevation gain of 1,066 meters (3,505 feet), it features varied terrain including roads, tracks, woodland, fields, open moorland, villages, and hamlets. The cour..

The Stretton Skyline Fell Race is a challenging 30.5 km (19-mile) fell running event held in Church Stretton, UK, organized by Telford Athletic Club. Featuring a total ascent of 1357 meters, the race route includes summits such as Pole Bank, The Ragleth, Caer Caradoc, The Lawley, and The Long Mynd...

The Waverley Dash is a roughly 10 km trail race held on the Waverley Lakes area between Handsworth and Treeton, southeast of Sheffield. The mostly flat, off-road course loops around lakes, trails and fields and can be muddy in wet weather; runners are advised to wear trail shoes. The route is fully..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 2/3 is a trail-running event around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley. The course comprises two laps of a popular trail path (anti-clockwise) starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on Manchester Road, with around 25 meters of ascent over 5km. Open to runners aged 11..

The Snowdonia Mountain Skills Weekend 2025 is a trail running event held in the Nantlle Valley within Snowdonia National Park, UK. Hosted by Running Adventures, the weekend focuses on advanced trail runners aiming to enhance their mountain running skills and safety knowledge. Participants experience..

The Cronkley Fell Race, organized by Durham Fell Runners, is a challenging 17.1 km (10.5 miles) fell running event held in Upper Teesdale, County Durham. The out-and-back course starts and finishes in the quiet hamlet of Holwick, running parallel to the River Tees with an ascent of approximately 560..

The Leeds Country Way In A Day 100km is an ultra-distance running challenge that circumnavigates the city of Leeds using the local Leeds Country Way footpaths. Covering approximately 105 kilometers (62 miles), the route stays within 7 miles of Leeds City Square and offers a predominantly rural exper..

The Great Westmorland Trail Race is a scenic running event held in the picturesque village of Crosby Garrett, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Participants can enjoy a marked 13km route that traverses rolling fell land, offering stunning views of the Eden and Lune Valleys. The event includes junior rac..