Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2025-2026

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run set in the picturesque Cordwell and Linacre Valleys of North East Derbyshire, near the Peak District. Participants will navigate undulating countryside paths and trails, with a total ascent of 840 meters. The event is open to both runners and..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic running event taking place on a marked 13-mile route across Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley. With an ascent of approximately 1400 feet, the course features a mix of terrain, including grassy tracks and a river crossing. Organized by volunteers, a..

The PFW Running - Ribble Runfest is an exciting running event set in the picturesque parklands of central Preston. Participants can choose from multiple distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon, all starting from Avenham Park. The course features a mix of loops and sce..

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in Little Stretton. The race covers a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters, featuring a new route for 2024. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varying ac..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a vibrant running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runner receives..

The King's Challenge is a running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers, featuring a 6-mile course with an elevation gain of 1,175 feet. The race starts from the park near the Kings Arms in Silsden and includes a scenic route through Swartha and Silsden Nab End, culminating at the trig point at Lon..

The Schools Out 6 Hour Challenge is an exciting running event set to take place in 2025, following the success of the previous year. Participants will complete laps on a scenic route that starts and finishes at the Bustardthorpe Changing Rooms, with access to facilities like toilets and showers. Run..

The Punk Panther 6 Dales Trail is a challenging trail race that takes participants from Otley to Pateley Bridge and back, following the scenic Six Dales Trail. This event, previously known as A Bridge Too Far, offers various distances including half marathon, 20 miles, 32 miles, and 50 miles, with s..

The Moel Famau 24 event is a unique running challenge set on the scenic Clwydian Hill, featuring a 7.2km loop with a 500m ascent. Participants can choose to run solo or in teams for either 12 or 24 hours, with no cut-off time or minimum laps required. The event promotes a relaxed atmosphere, allowin..

Hartsop Hop is a new AM Fell Race taking place in Hartsop, Patterdale, Cumbria. The race covers a distance of 19.5 km (12.1 miles) with an elevation gain of 1370m (4495 ft). This event is designed for running enthusiasts looking to challenge themselves in a scenic fell environment.Participants can r..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is a challenging trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 27km loop that includes iconic summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, and Hay Stacks. Organized by Ourea Events, the race combines elements of fell, trail, and sky running, offering part..

The Piethorne 10K is an engaging running event organized by CraggRunner, set in a scenic location. Scheduled for August 17, 2025, this race offers participants a chance to enjoy the outdoors while challenging themselves on a 10-kilometer course. CraggRunner emphasizes a friendly and affordable racin..

The Settle Loop Challenge is a 10.2-mile running, walking, or mountain biking event set in the scenic Yorkshire Dales, taking place in August 2025. Organized by Sue Ryder, participants will navigate hilly trails starting and finishing at North Ribblesdale RUFC in Settle. The course is well-marked an..

The Belper Rover is a scenic and challenging 30 km circular fell race set in the picturesque surroundings of Belper. The event takes participants through ancient Roman roads, farmland, and woodland, making it suitable for both walkers and runners, though not for wheelchair users due to the terrain...

The Bingley-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event hosted by It's Grim Up North Running. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, both set in the scenic surroundings of Bingley. The event features a relaxed atmosphere, with registration available on the..

The Kirkstall Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series will take place in Leeds on Thursday 21 August 2025. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

The Flagg Moor Run V2.0 is a fell race set in the scenic Peak District National Park, featuring a 5.5-mile route that takes participants through fields, lanes, and country roads. This event marks the relaunch of the Flagg Moor Run, which last took place in the late 1980s. Runners will enjoy a mostly..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop endurance event that takes participants from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds, following the scenic towpath of Britain’s longest man-made waterway. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, the race is open to competitors aged 20 and o..