Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2025-2026

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances, with the half marathon consisting of four laps plus an additional 1.1 km section on an undulating course mainly on paths, inc..

Grim Leodis is a 6.5-mile undulating loop race held near Wyther Lane, Kirkstall, alongside the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and the River Aire. The course features a mix of canal towpath, riverbank trails, and a short road section, offering runners a varied and scenic route. The lapped course is well m..

The Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl is a dog-friendly running event held in the scenic Grizedale Forest, located in the UK. Set on the east side of the forest, the event features fully marked courses on wide forest paths, making it the most runnable event in the Lakeland Paws series. Participants can..

Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA) event run by West Lancashire LDWA. It starts in Lever Park and follows a moorland route through the West Pennine Moors, including Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors—an area locals nicknamed the “Little Lake District.” Walke..

The Billing is a challenging winter trail race held in Rawdon, Leeds, starting at The Emmott Arms. Covering approximately 14km with around 277m of elevation, the course features a fully marked route that ascends The Billing twice, passes through Yeadon, and includes a lap around the Leeds Bradford A..

Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head-torch trail race held at Whinlatter Forest Park near Keswick, Cumbria. The fully marked, hilly course winds through hard-packed gravel tracks, twisting dirt paths, and muddy bridleways inside the forest, suitable for both trail novices and experienced runners. Ni..

Silverdale Circuit 2026 is an off-road running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd. The undulating 19-mile route starts near Milnthorpe in Cumbria and showcases a mix of coast and countryside, with easy M6 access and low-level terrain suitable for February conditions. The route passes Dalham Deer P..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a flexible running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run laps of approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), with options to complete distances from a minimum of 3 km up to ul..

The Winter Railway Ultra is a multi-distance running event held along the scenic banks of the River Severn between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, UK. The course follows a disused railway line, offering outstanding river views and glimpses of the area's industrial heritage. Participants can choose from d..

The Cracoe Cracker Challenge is a scenic running and walking event held in the Yorkshire Dales, starting from Cracoe Village Hall in North Yorkshire. Participants can choose between a 25-mile or 12-mile route, both offering beautiful countryside views. The 2026 event features the South loop first, p..

The Badger Challenge is a 6-hour running event held at Beacon Hill Country Park in Leicestershire, UK. Participants run multiple laps of a 3.3-mile off-road loop featuring a challenging course with an uphill first half and a downhill second half, offering stunning views. Runners can complete as many..

The South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile walking and running event held at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield, UK. The challenging route covers the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, featuring diverse terrain including wild moorland, well-graded footpaths, and bridleways, with 3,900 feet of ascent. Par..

Ultra Trails' Tibthorpe Loop is a half marathon-style trail race through the Yorkshire Wolds, now in its second edition. The easy-to-navigate, undulating course is not technical and showcases rolling green hills near Tibthorpe, Driffield, with Field House Camping & Coffee Barn serving as the start a..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Tails Night Run is a unique night-time running event held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. Featuring a fully marked, scenic course, the event offers two distance options: a challenging 10K route with 380 meters of ascent and a shorter 5K route with 200 meters o..

Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile trail ultramarathon based in and around Chester, with start and finish at Ellesmere Port Sports Village. The route uses the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and Tarporley for a scenic, well-marked course with around 849m o..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is categorized as a BM fell race...

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

The Lincoln Marabank 2026 is a running event held at Burton Waters near Lincoln, featuring a flat, multi-terrain course along the historic Fossdyke canal towpath. Open to runners aged 18 and over, the event offers a 7-hour timed challenge where participants can run distances ranging from a single la..

Saddleworth Res’s, run by CraggRunner, is a true moorland trail challenge offering 5 Res’s, 10 Res’s, or 15 Res’s routes around Saddleworth Moor. Distances are 25 km (5 Res’s) with about 710 m of ascent; 44 km (10 Res’s) with around 1,314 m; and 60 km (15 Res’s) with about 1,876 m. The course visits..

The PFW Running - Granny's Bay Challenge is an annual running event held in the scenic seaside town of Lytham St. Annes, Lancashire. The course is a flat 5.24-mile loop along a tarmac path by the Ribble estuary, starting at the Fylde Spitfire Memorial and passing landmarks such as Fairhaven Lake, Gr..