Trail Running calendar near Whaley Bridge 2025-2026

The Ilam Three Peaks Fell Race is a classic, fully-marked 4-mile (6.4 km) loop held near Ilam Primary School, UK. The challenging course features a steep initial climb up Bunster Hill, a river crossing, and fast sections connecting three summits, with a total ascent of 520 meters. The event is part..

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a scenic running event held along the flat Lancaster Canal towpath in Preston, Lancashire. Participants can choose from 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles) distances. The marathon route features 43 bridges to cross or pass under, adding a..

The BOFRA Malham Charity Relays is a fun, inclusive running event held near the Lister Arms in Malham, UK. Open to all ages, participants are grouped into mixed teams on the day of the race. The course covers approximately 0.7 miles (1.1 km) with a challenging 240-foot (75-meter) climb, starting fro..

The Delamere Forest Wildwood Trail Series offers a scenic and challenging trail running event in Cheshire, featuring a Half Marathon and 10K race. Set within the picturesque Delamere Forest, the course includes two laps for the half marathon and one lap for the 10K, traversing dense woodlands, rolli..

Bournville Leafy 10k is a 10-kilometre multi-terrain race held in Bournville, Birmingham, with the start and finish at Rowheath Pavilion on Heath Road. The course winds through parkland and leafy paths, featuring off-road sections on grass and uneven ground. The event fosters a friendly, community a..

Kingfisher Challenge is a six-hour trail event at Coombe Abbey Park, Coventry CV3 2AB. The mostly tree-lined course uses stone pathways with open grass meadow sections, offering mature woodland and waterways. Each lap is 3.3 miles, so runners choose how many laps to complete within the six-hour limi..

The Petzl Night Trails 10K at Coombe Abbey Park in Coventry is a unique night-time trail running event organized by Big Bear Events. Set in the scenic Coombe Abbey Park, the 10-kilometer course features woodland, meadows, and grass fields with undulating terrain, exposed tree roots, and uneven surfa..

The Manchester Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held at Giants Seat Scout Camp in Manchester, United Kingdom. Participants run a four-mile loop every hour on the hour, testing their endurance and mental strength to find their true limit. The event is known for its challenging format and supp..

The Hoby Hop Trail Race is a five-mile chip-timed cross country and Canicross event held in the scenic Upper Wreake valley near Hoby, Leicestershire. The course features fields, stiles, brooks, traditional footpaths, and gentle hills, offering great countryside views. The race starts and finishes at..

Calverley Chaos is a 12-kilometre trail race held in Rodley, Leeds, along the fully marked Calverley Millennium Way footpath. Organized by Great Owl Running, the event features a unique twist where half the runners complete the course clockwise and the other half anti-clockwise on a single loop with..

The Drop - Manchester is a unique and challenging race held in the city, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. Inspired by military-style endurance, the event requires runners to navigate back to the event center from an undisclosed drop-off point without ma..

The Round Ripon Ultra and Relay is a challenging 35-mile race held in North Yorkshire, starting and finishing at Studley Roger Village Hall. The course follows the northern section of the Ripon Rowel, traversing diverse terrain including trails, woodland, and moorland within the Nidderdale Area of O..

The Goyt Valley Challenge is a running and walking event held in the western Peak District, starting and finishing at Buxton Community School in Derbyshire. Participants can choose between two routes: a long 26.2-mile course with 4,000 feet of ascent, passing through landmarks such as Axe Edge, Goyt..

Round Rotherham Solo is an endurance trail event organized by Rotherham Harriers and Athletics Club. It covers 80 km (50 miles) with about 800 m of total climb, looping through the South Yorkshire Forest and surrounding rural areas near Rotherham. The route is undulating and traverses a mix of canal..

Round Ripon Ultra is a 35-mile circular ultra-distance race organized by Ripon Runners. The course starts and finishes in Studley Roger, North Yorkshire, tracing the northern section of the Ripon Rowel. Runners traverse a varied landscape—including trail, woodland and moorland in the Nidderdale Area..

Back for a ninth time, the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven takes place at Wyre Forest’s Callow Hill Visitor Centre in autumn 2025. The event offers two options: a 13-mile Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven for a shorter challenge. The course winds throug..

The Run Yorkshire Roundhay 5k is set to take place in Roundhay Park, Leeds, on October 5, 2025. This scenic event features a single lap around one of Europe's largest city parks, encompassing beautiful landscapes, lakes, and a climb to the Mansion House. The race is designed for participants aged 11..

The Wild Deer Leafkick at Thoresby Park is a trail running event held in October within the historic 1,000-acre estate of Thoresby Park, home to a 17th-century mansion, wild deer, and long-horned cattle. The event offers multiple distances: a family-friendly 2km, 5-mile, 10-mile, 20-mile, and a 30-m..

The Charnwood Challenge is an off-road running and walking event held in the scenic Charnwood countryside near Loughborough, UK. The main course covers approximately 10 miles, starting and finishing at the Nanpantan Scout Group HQ on Nanpantan Road. It offers a 10-mile run and walk for adults, as we..

DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail Half Marathon & Super Seven – Autumn 2025 returns to Wyre Forest, Callow Hill Visitor Centre, near Kidderminster. The two-distance option includes a 13-mile Half Marathon and a 7.6-mile Super Seven, set on challenging forest trails through ancient trees. The course is fully..