Trail Running calendar near St Helens 2026-2027

A fully marked single lap trail race of 20 kilometres around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria on 21 March 2027, featuring lakeshore, rocky and woodland trails with wet technical sections on the western shoreline.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A supported 50 mile trail event from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail and canals, with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut off. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and requires prior m..

A coastal 10 km on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing beside the Mirror Ball, timed with the tides. Event HQ on South Promenade handles number collection and baggage, with a water station at 5 km and medical cover on course.

Peak Rail 7 pits runners against a steam hauled heritage train on the route from Rowsley South to Matlock Riverside and back. The course uses shared trails with marshals, on site parking, and post race photos and results published online.

A 100 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Shap following Wainwright’s route through the Lake District. The event emphasises self-sufficiency, offers mapped navigation, staffed aid stations and mandatory kit checks.

A 300km self supported ultra race following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Entries open 1 June 2026; minimum age 18 and a total entry fee of £999 with a non refundable deposit.

A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.

Participate in a multi terrain run around Trawsfynydd lake in the Eryri National Park. This charity event supports the local search and rescue team and offers a course featuring mixed tarmac and trail paths.

A 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond, passing the Nine Standards and Swaledale. The event emphasizes adventure and self sufficiency and has a minimum age of 18.

Trail races on the Monsal Trail in Bakewell with a half marathon and a 10k on Saturday and Sunday in April. The course follows a former railway line through four tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct with route maps available.

Trail races in Hawkshead on 11th April 2026 with marked 10k and 16k routes, panoramic Lake District views and the mile-long Coffin Trail climb. Event HQ is at Hawkshead Recreation Ground with marshals, water stations and an event village.

A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from the summit of Moel y Parc along the Offa's Dyke National Trail to Prestatyn beach. The hilly route includes about 2,450 ft of ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.

Off road ultramarathon around Calderdale with 50 mile and 30 mile options following the traditional Calderdale Way, passing Heptonstall, Todmorden and Brighouse. Six aid stations and cut offs of 17 hours and 10 hours.

The Pennine Barrier 50 mile on 1 May 2027 is a supported 50 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD and listed in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.

A five mile trail race at Clock Face Country Park on Sunday 9 May 2027 held in memory of Chris Lam. Organised by Widnes Running Club with chip timing, podium prizes for men and women and an age minimum of 15.

A 24 hour individual challenge in the Peak District where runners complete as many 21.7 km loops as they can. On site accommodation, meals and safety support are provided and finishers receive an eco-trophy.

A three day multi day ultra running challenge along the Cumbria Way in the Lake District, from Ulverston to Carlisle with overnight stays in Great Langdale and Keswick. Small group format with bag transfer and a host accompanying the team.

A guided trail running weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over a 38.6 km route with 1585 m ascent. Includes bunkhouse accommodation, guided runs and an optional 10 km recovery loop on the Pennine Way.

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, featuring a 360 metre tunnel, time trial wave starts and floating drink stations every 3 miles.