Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2026-2027

A 50 miles LDWA challenge around north Leeds on two loops, visiting Temple Newsam, Meanwood Valley and Harewood Estate with a 22 hour time limit.

A trail half marathon from Levisham Village Hall through the North York Moors, including the Hole of Horcum, with marshalled route, checkpoints and a five hour limit.

A 50 miles trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, live GPS tracking and seven checkpoints. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association; entrants must be at least 20 and have completed a marathon, with a 17 hour cut..

A seven hour timed running event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on 27 February 2027, held on a flat canal towpath with options from half marathon to ultra marathon and ARC permit coverage.

Trail runs at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden on 28 February 2027 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon distances with live chip timing. Canicross is allowed and finishers receive a medal, merchandise, snack and drink.

A seven hour timed event at Burton Waters near Lincoln on a flat canal towpath offering measured laps and distances from half marathon to ultras. Entry is limited to 50 and the minimum age is 18.

A themed event at Shipley Country Park on 15 February 2026 celebrating the Chalkhill Blue Butterfly as part of the Butterfly Effect series, with tickets at £41.50.

A fully tracked 30 mile trail event in Morland near Penrith on 6 March 2027, with mixed off road terrain, about 3000 ft of ascent and four checkpoints. Walkers are welcome and a 12 hour time limit is provided.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park in March 2027 offering 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain, riverside paths and a staircase section add distinctive challenges.

A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.

A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.

A flat out and back on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal towpath from Granary Wharf, offering distances from 10K to ultra marathon with regular feed stations and Trail Running Association licensing.

Trail running at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland and woodlands.

Community run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with a 13 mile out and back route, shorter turn back options, refreshments and family entries.

Trail running at Beacon Fell on 7 March 2027 with a 10k and a longer off road route, chip timing, aid stations, and medals. Finishers receive pie and a brew.

A new half marathon at Grizedale Forest on 7 March 2027 featuring marked, chip-timed trails, views over Coniston Water, no cut-offs, and the option to run with up to two dogs.

A muddy weekend trail event at Rosliston Forest in Derbyshire featuring twisty, rooty forest terrain and swampy sections; entry is listed at £41.50.

Trail running at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire with 10K and half marathon courses on mainly hard packed, scenic trails; dogs are not permitted.