Trail Running calendar near Waterfoot 2026-2027

An 8-hour timed challenge in Delamere Forest. Run as many 6 km mixed-terrain loops as you like. All participants receive a finishing time and medal.

Explore the hilly High Peak on a 17 or 24 mile hike starting from Marple. Navigate scenic trails over Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn while spotting historic footpath signs to earn your finisher certificate.

Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

Discover the beauty of Yorkshire on this trail run featuring distances from 13 to 56 miles. Traverse iconic locations like Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks with full tracker support and post race hot food.

Experience a traffic free run through the heart of the Peak District on a former railway line featuring tunnels and the historic Monsal viaduct. Choose between 10k and half marathon distances over this scenic October weekend.

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

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.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tackle Lockton Limping, a scenic fell race across the North York Moors covering 11.2 km with 350 m of climb and sweeping views. Entry is on the day at Lockton Village Hall, perfect for both competitive and social runners.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

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.

Event Overview The Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn is a trail running event on October 31, 2026. It starts and finishes on the shores of Ullswater in Glenridding, within the Lake District National Park. The courses pass through ancient woodlan..

A six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete 5km laps and aim for the highest lap count. The course is fully marked with checkpoint food and drink, medals for finishers and prizes for the most laps.

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.

Experience a full or half marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Dales around Gargrave and Skipton. This event takes participants to the Broughton Stone Circle while raising funds for the World Scout Jamboree.