Trail Running calendar near Thurstaston 2026-2027

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a fully off road loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 200 with prizes for top finishers and an extra award for anyone exceeding 100 mile.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails, led at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops; organised by OutFit with standard and member entry options.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Looped full and half marathons around Gargrave with multi-terrain routes and three refreshment stations per loop. Volunteer run and non-profit, funds support attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

A night trail running event at Delamere Forest with a "Spooky Halloween" theme, reflective route marking, and distances including a 10k, a two-lap Half Marathon, and a 1k kids race with medals.

The Halloween 5K - Blackpool will take place in Blackpool on Saturday 31 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail running event on Anglesey with Half Marathon and 10 km routes through Newborough Forest and along Llanddwyn Beach. The courses include pine forest, sandy trails and coastal views across the Menai Strait to Eryri.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre, St Helens, limited to 250 places with a minimum age of 15 and entry fees of £18.50 (UKA) or £20.00 (unaffiliated).

Eight-day race series in Telford offering 8 miles, 16 miles or a 26.2 mile marathon each day. Each day is a separate race with its own medal and Race HQ at The Unicorn Inn in Little Dawley.

Trail races in Hartington with **8.4 km** and **16.4 km** waymarked routes, complimentary local cheese samples and a goodie bag with cheese, crackers and a 5cl bottle of port. Small group waved starts and a village HQ at Hartington Village..

A relaxed canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 with a timed one mile and an optional 2.5 km social run. Mostly flat woodland trails with an on site visitor centre, cafe, toilets and parking.

Trail event in Grizedale Forest with 10K and 5K marked, chip timed courses and views over Coniston Water. Dogs are allowed on a suitable harness and two dogs per runner are permitted.

Night fell race at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m of climb. Entry is £5 on the day and runners must carry compulsory kit including a headtorch with at least two hours of light.