Trail Running calendar near Ramsbottom 2025-2026

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 Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course featuring mainly paths and one trail section. The 5k is one lap, the 10k two laps, and the half mara..

The Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic trail running event held around Harrogate and Knaresborough, UK. Suitable for first-time trail runners, it features distances of 14, 20.5, and 33 miles, with routes encircling Harrogate at a 3-4 mile radius. The course mainly follows attractive country p..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging yet runnable 19-mile race held near Milnthorpe, accessible from the M6. The undulating course features notable ascents including Arnside Knott and the Fairy Steps, where runners can enjoy stunning views of Morecambe Bay and The Lakes. The route passes through..

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..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria. This night-time event offers a unique running experience, blending the wild and peaceful atmosphere of the forest after dark. The fully marked, hilly course features a mix of hard-packed grave..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic long-distance walking and running event held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England. Participants can choose between two walking distances: a short 17-mile route and a longer 24-mile route, with runners restricted to the long course. The route sh..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is an annual walking and running event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from the scenic Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a 25-mile or a 12-mile course, both offering a chance to explore the beautiful Dales landscape..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour trail running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning panoramic views. Runners can..

The Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon trail event held in the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, starting and finishing at the eco-friendly Field House Camping & Coffee Barn near Tibthorpe, Driffield. The course is an easy-to-navigate, undulating but non-technical 13.1-mile route with 1,200 feet of elevation g..

The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-marathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 849 meters of elevation gain. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the race is organized by GB Ultras and follows scenic trails including the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing through Helsby Hill,..

The South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile endurance event held at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield, UK. The challenging route features 3,900 feet of ascent through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, offering a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can enjoy stun..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is classified as a Category BM fe..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

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. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Participants can choose from three distances: 5 Res's (25 km, 710m ascent), 10 Res's off-road marathon (44 km, 1314m ascent), and 15 Res's ultra marathon (60 km, 1876m a..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Granny's Bay Challenge, organized by PFW Running, is a popular annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The course is a flat 5.24-mile loop along a tarmac path beside the Ribble estuary, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial and passing landmarks su..

The Lincoln Marabank is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, traffic-free course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners of all abilities, participants can choose to run distances ranging from a single lap to a half marathon, marathon, or even an u..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held in Morland near Penrith, UK. Suitable for runners and walkers, the course is largely off-road with mixed terrain and 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The route traverses the scenic Eden Valley, bordering the Pennines to the east and the Howgill..