Trail Running calendar near Sale 2025-2026

The Icing on the Cake is a trail running event held in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting and finishing at Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) featuring one loop through rugged countryside, or a full marathon (26.2 miles) which in..

Dovedale Big Daddy is a category AL fell race starting from Ilam Primary School, Ilam DE6 2AZ, tracing climbs around the Manifold and Dovedale valleys. The 20.4 km course features about 1,370 m of ascent and nine steep ascents and descents, delivering a rugged, atmospheric off-road challenge. It’s p..

Fountains Abbey Wild Trail Runs is a trail event hosted at the historic Fountains Abbey, a National Trust site near Ripon and a UNESCO World Heritage location dating back to 1132. The event offers three distances to suit different abilities: 5 km, 10 km, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). The course..

Nav4 LAW75 is a 75-mile winter ultra along Lady Anne's Way from Skipton to Appleby, spanning the Yorkshire Dales into Cumbria. The route largely follows Lady Anne’s Way with deviations onto the Dales Way and Pennine Journey, passing Wharfedale, Wensleydale and the Upper Eden Valley. The event is sel..

Pendle Way In A Day is a Winter Ultra in East Lancashire, starting in Barley at the foot of Pendle. The main route covers about 45 miles with around 6,100 ft of ascent, with a 30-mile option. The course passes through Blacko, Barnoldswick, Earby, Laneshawbridge, Wycoller, Boulsworth Bottoms, Catlow..

Punk Panther Harrogate Hustle is a scenic multi-distance trail race around Harrogate and Knaresborough in North Yorkshire. The event offers 14, 20, and 34-mile routes, with the ultramarathon of 34 miles also including the Knaresborough Round. Runners circle Harrogate within a 3–4 mile radius, mainly..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

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..

Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl takes place at Grizedale Forest in Cumbria (LA22 0QJ) on Sunday 8 February 2026, offering two dog-friendly trail options: a 10-kilometre loop with around 260 metres of ascent, and a shorter 6-kilometre route with about 150 metres of vert. Described as the most runnable..

The Manchester 5k, 10k and Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run at Heaton Park offers three distances: 5k (one lap), 10k (two laps), and a half marathon (four laps plus an extra 1.1k). The undulating course is mainly park paths with one trail stretch and is wheelchair- and buggy-friendly; please stay lef..

Windy Hill Fell Race, run by CraggRunner, starts and finishes at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. The 12-mile route climbs around 2100 feet, heading from the pub toward Hollingworth Lake, up to Blackstone Edge, along the Pennine Way to the Windy Hill Mast, then back via the Ogden Valley. The ev..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is a 19-mile, undulating but runnable route that starts in Milnthorpe and finishes after a section featuring Arnside Knott and the Fairy Steps. The course takes in Dalham Deer Park, Leighton Hall, Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, Silverdale, and a technical single-track coastlin..

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..

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a West Lancashire LDWA event set in the West Pennine Moors around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton, an area locals call the “Little Lake District.” The walk offers two distances for walkers: 16 miles (short) and 24 miles (long); runners may only tackle the long route. T..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance trail race staged along the banks of the River Severn, on a historic disused railway line between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth in Shropshire. Racers choose from 9, 13.1, 19, 28, or 37 miles, with each 9.4-mile out-and-back lap offering steady views of the ri..

Cracoe Cracker Challenge 2026 takes place from Cracoe Village Hall in Cracoe, North Yorkshire (BD23 6LQ). Participants can tackle either a 25‑mile or 12‑mile route that explore the Yorkshire Dales and are open to walkers and runners. The event features a South loop in 2026 to accommodate previous 12..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour 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 views. Runners can complete as many..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

South Pennine 24 is an LDWA event held at Dovestone Sailing Club, Dovestone Reservoir, Greenfield (OL3 7NE), on the South Pennine Moors. The 24-mile route covers about 3,900 ft of ascent and traverses a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths and bridleways, offering dramatic views of the Dark P..

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) of ascent and is run under FRA rules, with chip timing and..