Trail Running calendar near Preston 2025-2026

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on 21 March 2026 for a lively 5 mile trail through Rainy's Deakins Park in Egerton. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and great causes in a community event by Mad Bull Events.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

On 21 March 2026 the Beater Clough Fell Race offers a challenging 10.9 km route in the South West Pennines with 610 m of steep, rough climbs and descents. Enter early or on the day and test your fell legs on this scenic, unrelenting course.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a 10 mile mixed terrain challenge across quiet roads, tracks and moorland with 1,447 ft of climb. Enter regular or TAB with a 35 lb pack and boots and help raise funds for military and firefighting chariti..

Run along scenic, mostly flat Rochdale Canal towpaths from Sowerby Bridge with distances from 10 km up to 100 km. Enjoy marshals, aid stations, chip timing and a friendly festival atmosphere on 22 March 2026.

Run a scenic 20 kilometre trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water, with undulating lakeshore, woodland and technical sections on the western shore. Fully waymarked and ideal for trail runners seeking fresh fell scenery.

Join the TFG Beer & Pudding Races at Thornbridge Brewery near Bakewell on 22 March 2026 for scenic trail running along the Monsal Trail and River Wye. Finish with a beer and a Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the Heptonstall Fell Race in West Yorkshire in March 2026, a tough 15.4 mile course with 966 m of ascent over moorland, bog and wooded valleys. Navigation skills and kit are essential and pre entry via SiEntries is required.

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch Half on Tuesday 24 March 2026 for an atmospheric evening trail around Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs. Half, 10 km and 5 km options, medals for finishers and post race water.

Take on the Pendle Mountain Rescue Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run with 350 m climb around Barley in the Pennines. Run exposed terrain with a good head torch and map and help raise funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue.

Take on the Northern Traverse 2026, a 300 km self supported ultra along Wainwright's Coast to Coast from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Experience mountains, moors and 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks, 28 March to 1 April 2026.

Take on the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultra across the Lake District, from St Bees to Shap, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast. Experience wild valleys, high passes and coastal views on 28 to 29 March 2026; entries open 9 April 2025.

Soak up Lake District views at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with 5 km and 10 km routes around Grasmere and Rydal. Canicross friendly, chip timed with medals, merch and post race refreshments.

Join a friendly, inclusive trail challenge at Moel Famau on 28 March 2026. The Piece of String race at Bwlch Penbarras is a surprise 6 to 12 km hill run with canicross first and a medal and chocolate for finishers.

Tackle the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell with a half marathon or 10k along traffic free multi terrain paths through tunnels and over the famed Monsal Viaduct. Finishers get bespoke medals and free photos.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Tackle the Fremington Frenzy on 28 March 2026 in Reeth for a challenging 11 km trail through dramatic North Yorkshire moorland, steep climbs and technical descents. Limited to 100 runners, with post race cakes and warm drinks.

Join the Daffodil Run & Walk on Saturday 28 March 2026, a scenic 13 mile out and back from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Suitable for walkers and runners, the route is signposted with drink stations and refreshments in Pooley Village Hall.

DalesRunner 20 is a spring trail around Reeth in the Yorkshire Dales, a very hilly 20 km with a fierce opening climb, ridge running and technical descents. Small field and post race cakes and drinks add a friendly, rewarding finish.

Ras yr Aran on 28 March 2026 starts from Llanuwchllyn village hall near Bala and offers a testing 10 mile senior race with about 945 m of ascent across classic North Wales terrain. Teams and juniors welcome with limited entries.