Trail Running calendar near Ranton 2026-2027

This classic fell race covers 5.2 km with 800 ft of ascent on a route to Rivington Pike and back. It starts near the Crown Hotel in Horwich and traditionally runs on Easter Saturday.

Tackle this fully guided 68km linear trail from Pentrefoelas to Bodfari, gaining 1,840m of ascent. With checkpoint support and qualified guides, the focus is on steady progress through remote landscapes. Finishers receive a wooden medal and..

Canal-side trail races from Rodley along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal offering distances from 10k to ultra marathon. The course is an out and back on a mostly flat towpath with marshals, regular feed stations and finisher medals.

Join the festive Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge for a run around the reservoir. Choose from 5k to 20k distances or a junior run, with custom medals and photos for all. Optional Easter costumes welcome.

Join the Alan Kirk Memorial Lad's Leap on Sun 5 Apr 2026 in Crowden near Woodhead for a testing 9.5 km moorland race with 518 m of ascent and spectacular Peak District views. Teams welcome and entries available on the day.

Experience Halifax like never before. The Halifax Urban Trail is a unique 10K route that takes runners through the town's historic buildings, from Shibden Park to the Piece Hall. This inaugural event supports a local hospice charity.

Join this friendly 3 mile race in Haworth on the South West Pennines, climbing 100 m over a scenic course around the Old Sun Hotel. Every finisher gets a Cadbury's Creme Egg and winners take Easter eggs, with chip butties at the pub after.

Explore Northamptonshire's countryside on a 54-mile ultra marathon loop from Brixworth Country Park. For those preferring a shorter distance, the Rosebud Marathon covers the final 26.2 miles of the route. Relay team options are also availab..

Take on the Rosebud Marathon, a 26.2 mile stretch of the Rose of the Shires Ultra through scenic Northamptonshire trails, roads and canal tow path. Enjoy waymarked routes, on site support, a finisher medal and prizes for top runners.

This long-running Pennine event offers three challenging routes of 16, 24, or 35 miles through Calderdale's moorland. Starting from Sowerby Bridge, it's open to walkers and runners aged 14 and over. Your entry includes checkpoint support, a..

Tackle the classic Wardle Skyline, a scenic fell race in the South West Pennines on Sat 11 Apr 2026. The 11.3 km route climbs 381 m from Wardle Square and accepts pre entries and same day entry for runners after a spirited hill challenge.

A spring trail half marathon of about 13.8 miles from Moel y Parc to Prestatyn beach, featuring over 2450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing. Registration is at Prestatyn Nova Centre and a coach to Bodfari is available at..

Battle along the Brampton Valley Way in a unique team ultra. Choose your start in Market Harborough or Northampton to represent Leicestershire or Northamptonshire over a flat 45 km traffic-free route. Tackle dark tunnels, enjoy full support..

Long course: Challenge yourself on the 28 km Llangollen fell race across the rolling hills of North Wales, featuring demanding climbs and stunning views. Based at Llangollen Leisure Centre, entries open in advance and on the day. Short cou..

This 10K trail race explores the scenic, rolling countryside of the Nene Valley. The friendly event features a fully marked and marshaled loop course starting in Kings Cliffe. Participants are encouraged to bring their own water bottles and..

Tackle a new Skyrunning challenge in the dramatic Ogwen Valley. Choose from 40k, 25k, or 10k routes across technical mountain trails and past towering peaks. The event starts at the Plas y Brenin National Outdoor Centre.

A popular 10-mile trail run through the scenic Lancashire countryside near Rivington Village. This chip-timed spring event offers a varied route of woodlands and open moors, a finisher's medal, and prizes. It regularly sells out due to its..

Tackle a classic spring fell race in Mow Cop on Sun 12 Apr 2026: 10.5 km with 400 m of climb across stirring hill terrain. Entries on the day for adults 18 and over, with team scoring and friendly club spirit.

A short fell race in Wirksworth that climbs to a trig point and returns over trails and fields. The main course is about 6.9 km and there are separate short and junior races for younger runners.

Tackle the Kymin Dash, a 7 mile road and trail race from Monmouth that climbs to the Round House for panoramic views before descending through fields and bluebell filled woodland. Enjoy a lively finish at Monmouth School Sports Club with Ki..