Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge The Anglezarke Amble is a challenge walk on Saturday 14 February 2026 based at Rivington Village Hall (postcode BL6 7SE). The route passes through Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors, an area described as a..

Event The Billing is a winter trail race organised by Great Owl Running and scheduled for 14 February 2026 in Rawdon, Leeds. Race headquarters are at The Emmott Arms, Town St, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6PP. The event distance is 14 kilometres with..

PECO XC League 2025-26 Race 5 The race is scheduled for Sunday, 15 February 2026 at Roundhay Park, Leeds. It is one of five cross country fixtures in the PECO Cross Country League, a club competition that includes separate men's and ladies..

Join the Cracoe Cracker Challenge on 21 February 2026 for scenic 12 and 25 mile walking and running routes from Cracoe Village Hall, with well stocked checkpoints and a warm finish meal. Entries are limited and filling fast.

Tackle steep climbs, rough moor and fast paths at the Flower Scar Fell Race near Todmorden, a challenging 13.3 km with 660 m of ascent. Winter conditions require full FRA winter kit, with prizegiving and hot food at Todmorden Cricket Club.

Event overview INFERNO Winter - Where the Hell Freezes Over is a winter trail race on Saturday 21 February 2026 based at Edale Village Hall in the Peak District (S33 7ZA). The route includes steep ascents and descents, mud, rock scrambles,..

Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is an evening trail-running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It features two routes: a fully marked 10k course with 380m of ascent and a 5k option with 200m of ascent. The route..

Tackle a scenic 24 mile route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors on 28 February 2026, featuring wild moorland, graded footpaths and stunning views. Open to experienced walkers and runners prepared for winter conditions, with check..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon in Cheshire, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The 2026 event marks its 10th anniversary and features 849m of ascent along the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trai..

Scrimshire's Scramble is a community‑led, not-for-profit trail run held at North Leverton Windmill in Nottinghamshire. Now in its second year, the undulating 10k (actually nearer 10.5k) multi‑terrain course uses green lanes, byways and publ..

Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic 9-mile (14.5 km) off-road hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1125 ft) and back via the Bridestones. The mostly forested course climbs about 1250 ft (381 m)..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route..

Event overview Saddleworth Res's is an off-road event on Saturday 7 March 2026 at Saddleworth Rangers Rugby Club, Shaw Hall Bank Road, Greenfield, Oldham OL3 7LD. It offers three unmarked routes across high moorland and reservoir areas; par..

Born 2B Wild III is a 5k (ish) trail race set in Hamsterley Forest, open to participants of all abilities. The route promises an immersive nature experience with mud, hills, and obstacles, and may include follow-the-trail sections. The even..

40th Two Crosses Circuit (8 March 2026) The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by the East Lancs LDWA. The route goes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors and offers two course options for entrants. Th..

CBTE Morland 'Marathon' The CBTE Morland 'Marathon' is scheduled for 8 March 2026 and starts and finishes in Morland Village Hall, CA10 3AS. The event is a 30 mile trail ultra for runners and walkers. The route is largely off-road on mixed..

Event overview The Granny's Bay Challenge is a timed running event organised by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running in Lytham St. Annes. The event returns for its fifth year and is held at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial on the Inner Promenade, L..

WODland - Endurorun is an inclusive trail running event taking place in Holmfirth, Great Britain, on March 14, 2026. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5km, 10km, and 20km, or take on the unique 6-hour challenge, wher..

Event overview The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a 50 km trail race on Saturday 14 March 2026. The course is a new grand loop based from Hayfield, High Peak (Race HQ at Hayfield Cricket Pavilion, SK22 2LD) and follows sections of the Pennin..

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinal..