Trail Running calendar near Stretford 2026-2027

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 well marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, featuring live GPS tracking, six staffed checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off.

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 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.

The Normanby Hall Adventure Race on 4 April 2027 is a cross country obstacle event at Normanby Hall Country Park with water, mud, sand, crawl nets and horse jumps. Distances include 5 km, 10 km and a junior Bale Jumper.

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.

Pennine Barrier 50 mile is a 50 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 1 May 2027. It is part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and organised by GB ULTRAS LTD, with the series offering 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 single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

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 guided trail weekend from Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire Three Peaks route of 38.6 km plus an optional 10 km loop the next day, with bunkhouse accommodation and coaching from a qualified guide.

Experience a unique point to point race along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and enjoy water stations hosted on traditional canal barges before finishing in Brindley Place.

Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 Mile is a 100 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 25/09/2027 to 26/09/2027. Organised by GB ULTRAS LTD, it is part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series and features live online GPS tracking.

An 11 km fell race on Burley Moor with 250 m of climb in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 6 November 2027. Open to adults 18 and over with pre-entry and on-the-day entry; team and junior entries are not included.

An overnight trail event from Barley, Lancashire on the Pendle Way offering approximately 45 miles or a 30 mile option, requiring night navigation and mandatory kit; minimum age 18.

A one day ultra of 38.1 miles from Lancaster to Wigan, MTC Black Anise is day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series. Entries are limited, maps are provided to entrants and checkpoints use a 4.0 mph minimum average cut off.