Trail Running calendar near Rossendale 2025-2026

The Town to Tower 10K is an uphill race that takes participants from the charming market town of Ruthin to the summit of Moel Famau, located in the stunning Clwydian Hills. This unique 10K route offers a challenging experience for runners of all abilities, culminating at over 550 meters above sea le..

The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a challenging ultramarathon held in Manchester, UK, covering 100 miles with 345 meters of elevation. The course links several canals including the Bridgewater, Macclesfield, and Trent & Mersey Canals, offering a scenic and well-marked route. The event supports up..

The Ladybower Reservoir Trails 54k is a challenging trail running event held in Hope Valley, UK, on September 27, 2025. The 54-kilometer course features a spectacular loop starting from Hope Valley, ascending Win Hill, and passing by the scenic Ladybower, Derwent, and Howden reservoirs. Runners will..

Rombald's Romp Fell Race, organized by North Leeds Fell Runners, is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell race with 370m (1214ft) of ascent, classified as BM (a bit hilly, medium distance). The race takes place near Ilkley, starting and finishing on Keighley Road, featuring a multi-terrain course that..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place at Orton C of E Primary School. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race features a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), categorized as a BS race. Participants must be at least 16 years old, and entry f..

The Runaway Challenge, hosted by Circuit Running Events Limited, is a 6-hour timed running event held at Lincoln Road, Skellingthorpe, Lincoln. Participants can choose distances ranging from a 5k up to an ultra marathon within the time limit. The course is a 4.37-mile loop along a tarmac path on an..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a challenging 4.3-mile (7 km) fell running event featuring 1,310 feet (400 meters) of ascent. The race starts near the Ram Inn in Cliviger, close to Burnley, and follows a flagged and marshaled course that includes steep climbs..

The Stuart Learmouth Undulator Fell Race, organized by Wirksworth Running Club, is a classic 13.7 km (8.5 miles) fell race in the Peak District featuring 457 meters (1500 feet) of ascent. Starting in Stoney Wood near Wirksworth, the challenging course combines steep climbs, rocky sections, trails, l..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series features scenic trail runs, including a Half Marathon and 10K, set in the picturesque Delamere Forest in Cheshire. Scheduled for September 28, 2025, the event offers challenging courses through dense woodlands, with technical trails, steep climbs, and muddy..

The Bridgeathon, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is a multi-distance running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cros..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultra marathon held in Dufton, Cumbria, UK, following some of the finest national trails including the Pennine Way, Teesdale Way, King Charles III coastal path, and the Cleveland Way. The route features over 6,000 feet of elevation, mostly downhill, a..

The Drop - Manchester is an exhilarating and challenging race that tests participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The event begins with participants boarding a bus to an undisclosed drop-off location, where th..

Calverley Chaos is a unique 12km trail race held on the Calverley Millennium Way Footpath in Rodley, Leeds. Organized by Great Owl Running, this event features a distinctive format where half of the participants run clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a fully marked course. The race is de..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a challenging 35-mile race held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing diverse terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland within the Nidderdale Area of O..

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent passing through landmarks like Axe Edge, G..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The Round Rotherham Run - Solo is an annual ultra trail running event organized by the Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. Covering a challenging distance of 80 km (50 miles) through the scenic South Yorkshire Forest, the course features an overall elevation gain of 800 meters. Participants can c..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique endurance running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, UK. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their limits in a challenging and supportive atmosphere. The event emphasizes community and personal endurance, inviti..

The Malham Charity Relays, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a fun and inclusive running event taking place in Malham. Participants form mixed teams on the day of the event, making it accessible for all ages. The race features a short course of 0.70 miles with a chal..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October 2025 at the historic Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion and over 1,000 acres of scenic parkland with wild deer and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mi..