Trail Running calendar near Thurstaston 2026-2027

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

A six mile out and back trail race near Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Rooms and published entry fees include an administrative charge and a pay on the day supplement.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

Tackle the Peak District on 21 May 2026 at the Parks Life fell race in Belper Parks Recreation Ground. Choose the main 7 km route with 210 m climb or shorter junior races for U12 and U10, with on the day entries available.

A BS Category fell race in Castleton on 22 May 2026 with a 9.2 km course, 427 m climb, and a ridge route that returns from Hollins Cross. Entry is through SiEntries, open 15 March to 20 May, minimum age 18, fee £8.

An evening fell race in Carsington Village on 22 May 2026 covering 9.5 km (6 miles) across pasture, tracks and steep hills with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. It is organised by Carsington & Hopton CARE and runs under FRA..

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave in Leeds featuring repeated *4.167 mile* loops every hour until one runner remains. The mixed-surface course offers aid stations, camping and a Yorkshire goodie bag; this silver event can qualify winners f..

A point to point trail ultra of 32 miles (52 km) around East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons art installations. The route follows varied off road trails with navigational sections and mandatory kit requirements.

Run 145 miles non stop along the Grand Union Canal from Birmingham to Little Venice on a fully waymarked towpath. Limited to 100 starters with supported or unsupported entries and a 45 hour cutoff, it is a classic long distance challenge.

An out-and-back fell challenge in the Howgill Fells on 23 May 2026 covering about 25 km with 1500 m of ascent. Options include load bearing, runner clean fatigue and walker unloaded categories, with mandatory kit checks and checkpoint suppo..

A traditional fell race over 7 miles with 400 metres of ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and three mandatory checkpoints are required, the event follows FRA rules and a 2 hours 15 minutes time limit applies.

Run Nidderdale is a 10 km trail race at Nidderdale Showground on 23 May 2026, following a well-marked route through woodland, moorland and the Nidderdale Way. Two thirds of proceeds are donated to the event charities.

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.