Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2025-2026

24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra is a challenging 24-hour endurance event starting from Prestatyn on the North Wales coast, following the Offa's Dyke National Trail southwards. Participants, either solo or in teams of 2 to 4, aim to cover as much distance as possible along this scenic and dema..

The Spire Ultra is a 33-mile trail race celebrating its 10th edition in 2026, held around Chesterfield, Derbyshire. The course largely follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, a waymarked route encircling the town known for its Crooked Spire. Runners experience diverse terrain including high moorland, a..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is an annual trail running event held in Nottinghamshire, starting and finishing at Walesby Sports & Social Club near Sherwood Forest. Offering two distances—30.8 and 40.8 miles—the race follows a clockwise circular route mainly on forest trails and footpaths. The scenic course..

Lakeland Paws: Dogs @ Dodd Double Header is a canicross event held at Dodd Wood, UK, featuring fully marked courses with stunning views across Bassenthwaite Lake to the Northern Fells. Participants can choose between an 8K loop with 370m ascent or a shorter 5K route with 210m ascent, suitable for be..

The Hardmoors 26.2: White Horse Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event held at Sutton Bank Visitor Centre near Thirsk, North Yorkshire. Part of the Hardmoors 26.2 Series, it features three circular race distances: a 28-mile marathon, a 17-mile half marathon, and an 8-mile 10k, each with..

The Lakeland Paws Whinlatter Double Header is the final event of Season 4, held at Whinlatter Forest in the Lake District. It offers two fully marked trail running routes: an 8K (5 miles) loop with 370m (1200ft) ascent reaching the summit of Seat How, and a shorter 5K (3 miles) route with 240m (800f..

The Jack Bloor Race will take place in Ilkley on Tuesday 12 May 2026.

The Punk Panther Skipton Skedaddle is an annual trail running event held in the picturesque market town of Skipton, UK. Now in its fourth year, the race features multiple distances: half marathon, 20 miles, 34 miles, and a challenging 50-mile ultra. The course showcases stunning landscapes, incorpor..

The Leaden Boot Challenge is a demanding 26.2-mile walk or run held annually in the Peak District National Park, starting and finishing in the village of Alstonefield. The course features 4,800 feet of ascent and descent, traversing scenic farmland, dales, hills, and woodlands, including landmarks l..

The Youlgrave Pommie Panter Fell Race is a traditional fell running event held in Youlgrave, Derbyshire, within the Peak District. The challenging 5.8-mile (9.3 km) course features 876 feet (267 m) of climb over rough trails, open fields, some country lanes, and a swamp, requiring navigation skills..

The Bronte Half Marathon is a 13.1-mile trail race held in the scenic Bronte Country between Haworth and Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire. Known for its hilly course, the event supports Sue Ryder and offers a unique challenge alongside the Bronte Bike Challenge, inviting runners to compete against cyclists...

SilverBackTrails Oswiu’s Revenge is a challenging 13.2-mile trail running event held near Osmotherley, in the Black Hambleton and Silton Woods area of North Yorkshire. The course features varied terrain, including forest tracks and ancient trods, offering extensive views of the North Yorkshire Moors..

The Panopticons Ultra is a 32-mile (52 km) trail ultra marathon held in East Lancashire, England, featuring 4,700 feet (1,430 m) of climbing. The point-to-point route showcases the four iconic Panopticons art installations by Mid Pennine Arts, set within the scenic South Pennines. Starting at Corpor..

God's Own Backyard Ultra - Spring 2026 is an endurance running event held at Hunters Greave, Hawksworth, Leeds. Competitors run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, needing to complete each loop within the hour to continue. The course features a mix of canal towpath, farmland, woodland trails,..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon & 10K, held in May 2026, is a challenging trail running event set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest within the Lake District National Park. The half marathon covers 13.1 miles featuring tough elevation, steep climbs, and fast descents, while the 10K offers a 6.2-mil..

The OMM Lite will take place in Grasmere from Friday 29 May 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026.

The Scafell Sky Race is a challenging 40km mountain trail run held in the Central Lake District, featuring 2800m of ascent. This technical, single-track, point-to-point course tests the speed and endurance of experienced and aspiring mountain runners, including summiting England’s highest mountain...

The Great Langdale 21 is a challenging 21km trail running event held in the scenic Great Langdale valley, based out of the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel in the Lake District, UK. Featuring 850 meters of ascent, the course offers a technical route through stunning landscapes including Far Eastern Raven, Mi..

The Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run is an annual 5.5-mile trail running event held at Worksop College, starting in Worksop and winding through the scenic Clumber Park. The mostly trail course includes a short closed road section and is fully marshalled with first aid support. Open to participants aged..

The Tatton Park Trail Runs, part of the Wild Hybrid Weekend, take place at the scenic Tatton Park estate in Cheshire. Scheduled for 31st May 2026, the event offers two distances: a 10km trail run and a half-marathon (13.1 miles). Participants run through diverse terrain including trail paths, grass,..