Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2025-2026

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Lakes Traverse 2026 is a 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District National Park, organized by Ourea Events. The race starts at St Bees Seafront on the west coast and follows Wainwright's Coast to Coast route, traversing Ennerdale, Borrowdale, Grasmere Common, Grisedale Tarn, Patterdale, over Ki..

Northern Traverse 2026 is a 300km self-supported ultra race following Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route from St Bees Seafront on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. Spanning the north of England, the route crosses three National Parks and climbs about 6,500 metres, taking in iconic..

The Grasmere Wild Trail Runs, held in the scenic Lake District village of Grasmere, Cumbria, is a popular annual event returning in March 2026. The two-day event features trail runs on Saturday, including a 10km and a 5km route. The 10km course is renowned for its stunning beauty, passing through Gr..

The Saturn 7 Hour Time Challenge in Durham is a trail running event held at the Durham Amateur Rowing Club along the scenic River Wear, offering views of the Cathedral. Participants can run as many laps as they wish within seven hours, with each lap measuring approximately 4.37 miles (7 km), subject..

Lakeland Paws: Tour de Whinlatter is a scenic running event held in the Whinlatter Forest, located in the Lake District, UK. Participants can choose between two distances: a 9k route with 380m of ascent or a longer 12k route with 500m of ascent. Both courses follow wide forest tracks through quieter..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon tracing Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Run by Ourea Events, it embraces an adventurous ethos and a culture of self-sufficiency. The course follows the same coast-to-coast line as the Northern Traverse, passing through the..

Moors Traverse is an 80-kilometre ultra following Wainwright’s coast-to-coast route from Ingleby Cross to Robin Hood’s Bay along the North York Moors. Starting along the northern edge of the North York Moors National Park, the route winds east through eastern Yorkshire to a scenic finish on the Robi..

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held annually, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Socia..

The Samaritans Way Trail Run, held at Guisborough Rugby Club in Teesside, is a trail running and walking event supporting the Teesside Samaritans charity. Participants can choose from 10km or 20km distances, either running or walking, with options for solo or relay participation. The course follows..

Mind Over Moors is an annual trail running event held at the Yorkshire Cycle Hub in North Yorkshire, UK. The race covers approximately 10km (6 miles) with an ascent of 1100ft, featuring a well-marked circular course that minimizes navigational challenges. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere fo..

Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail race hosted by First Light Adventure in Derbyshire, on the eastern edge of the Peak District. The out-and-back course starts at Rock Lane, Sutton Scarsdale, running through Sutton Spring Wood to the Five Pits Trail and then undulating toward..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

The Woldsman is a challenging endurance event held at Driffield Showground in East Yorkshire, featuring two distance options: 30 miles and 50 miles. Participants traverse the scenic Yorkshire Wolds, with the 50-mile course to be completed within 20 hours. The event offers a supportive atmosphere wit..

The Punk Panther Ripon Stinger is a challenging and scenic running event held in Studley Roger near Ripon, UK. Now in its second year, the race follows the Ripon Rowel route, showcasing beautiful wooded valleys and historic landmarks including the World Heritage site of Fountains Abbey and Studley W..

Calderdale Hike is a long-running endurance event organized by the 24th St Paul’s Scout Group in Sowerby Bridge, Calderdale. The 46th edition is set for Saturday, 11 April 2026, and is open to entrants aged 14 and over on the day. Participants can choose from 17-, 26-, or 36-mile routes, welcoming b..

The Stanhope Trail Races, organized by Greener Miles Running, take place in Stanhope, County Durham, within the scenic North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and UNESCO Global Geopark. The event offers challenging trail runs with two main distances: a 10k (7 miles, 1200ft elevation) and a..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

Charm Bracelet Trail Events is a multi-distance, partially self-navigated trail-running series in the North of England, set in scenic countryside and along stunning coastlines. The lineup includes 37-mile Winter Wirral Ultra; 14-mile Charm Bracelet Half; 13.65-mile Morland Half Marathon; 30-mile Eig..