Trail Running calendar near Stretford 2026-2027

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Take on the Lyke Wake Challenge 2026, a point to point crossing of just over 40 miles between Osmotherley and Ravenscar along an unmarked moorland route. Finishers receive a technical t shirt and help support local mountain rescue.

Manchester Phoenix Blaze is a timed event on a 5.3 km riverside lap in Chorlton Water Park. Participants can complete multiple laps within a seven hour limit and all finishers receive a medal while the event supports Carrington Animal Rescu..

Minninglow March is a 17-mile, 2,000‑ft elevation trail-running quest based in Parwich, Derbyshire Dales, a pretty village north of Ashbourne. The clockwise route climbs limestone lanes to Minninglow Hill, then Harborough Rocks, before a de..

Join the Peak Forest Fell Race on Sunday 12 July 2026 for a scenic 9.7 km fell run in the Peak District with 247 m of climb. Enjoy marked routes, marshals, free village parking and warm post race cakes and hot drinks.

A point to point run of around 11 miles from Bury Train Station to Rawtenstall Station that begins on the sound of a steam train whistle. The steam train follows the route so friends and family can travel by train to watch runners along the..

Ludlow10 offers scenic road and off road races around Whitcliffe Common and the Shropshire countryside. Choose the half marathon, 10k or 5k and tackle undulating lanes including the famous Donkey Steps while enjoying beautiful Ludlow views.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A friendly midweek fell dash in the Lake District starting at Old Dungeon Ghyll. 8 km with about 600 m of ascent over steep, scrambling terrain; on the day entry only, £2 fee.

Take on a classic Peak District fell race in Bamford on Wednesday 15 July 2026, a thrilling 4.5 mile course with 305 m of climb and spectacular views. Pre entry is recommended as day entries are limited.

Tackle a scenic 6.7 km fell race with about 270 m of climb across Totley Moor and Blacka Moor woods, finishing with a technical descent at Piper Gate. Hosted by Totley AC in the Peak District, entries are limited, pre entry is recommended.

An uphill-only mountain race in Patterdale covering 6 km with 850 m ascent along Helvellyn and Swirral Edge, featuring steep paths, a ridge scramble, and a summit trig point near 950 m. Entry details include a marked course, checkpoints, an..

Tackle the Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale, a fierce 28 km ridge run around Helvellyn with 2700 m of ascent. Expect knife edge ridgelines, rock scrambles and strict entry vetting for experienced mountain runners.

Tackle the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra on 18 July 2026 in Patterdale with 57 km and 3700 m of ascent across classic Lake District ridgelines like Striding Edge. Expect rough mountain terrain, technical sections and unforgettable views.

A guided traverse of all 14 Welsh peaks over 3000 feet across Snowdonia, offered as a 20 hour challenge or a two day option on 18 July 2026. The route is about 50 km with roughly 4000 m of ascent and includes exposed sections such as Crib G..

Explore Manchester on foot with Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026, offering 55 km ultra and 25 km trail routes starting and finishing in Castlefield. City canals, Salford Quays and leafy trails combine for a scenic urban adventure.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on the shores of Ullswater, held as part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The route features 680 m of ascent, a mid route aid station, manned checkpoints and a seed bomb finisher..

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge. The out and back route passes Stoodley Pike, is waymarked with marshals and a water station, and includes a medal for all finishers.