Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2026-2027

Experience a classic 5.6 km fell race in the South Pennines featuring the Blackstone Edge Trig point and Roman Old Road. This fast and rough course is a counter for the FRA English Championship.

A mountain running event of about 40 miles in the Lake District, taking in Helvellyn, High Street and other summits. The figure of eight route has a 27 miles short option, is limited to 50 starters and requires full mountain kit.

A 9 km fell race in the Peak District, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. The event supports the local primary school. Pre-entry is required.

Experience the Newlands Valley Horseshoe at this Category AL fell race near Keswick. Traverse 24.7 km of exposed peaks and over 2300 meters of elevation in the heart of the Lake District.

An 11.5 mile fell race around the Newlands fells on 18 April 2026, based at Newlands Adventure Centre in Keswick. Entry is limited to 500 and runners must carry mandatory mountain running kit with pre entry required.

On 18 April 2026 Nightingale House Hospice stages 5 km and 10 km multi terrain runs at Alyn Waters Country Park with chip timing, marshals, water stations and finishers medals. A 1 km children's dash accepts on day entries.

Lakeside Relays is a charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston, with mixed teams made on the day and all ages running together on a short 0.80 miles loop that gains about 60 feet.

Trail races around Temple Newsam run through open country, gardens and woodland, with four looped distances, regular feed stations and a bespoke finishers' medal.

A new trail race by Heart & Soul Racing Limited at Blackton Grange Estate on 19 April 2026, offering 10 km and half marathon routes across moors, dams and rugged trails in the North Pennines.

An 8.6 mile multi terrain race around Trawsfynydd lake in Snowdonia, chip timed and limited to 400 runners. Proceeds support the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue team; open to athletes aged 17 and over.

A guided trail run of about 14 km on forest tracks in a quiet area between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. The event includes group stops to enjoy the views and entry options for standard tickets and certain OutFit members.

An 11 km fell race in the Lake District held at Dean Barwick Primary School on Sun 19 Apr 2026. Entry is on the day with a flagged route, UK Athletics insurance in place and refreshments available.

Run a scenic 10K trail through the Ainsdale National Nature Reserve. The wooded course includes a climb up the highest dune peak before the finish. All finishers get a medal, and proceeds support local charities.

A trail running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race, with chip timing, photos and a themed medal. The event supports Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.

Challenge yourself at the Trunce 2 fell race in Oxspring, Sheffield on Mon 20 Apr 2026, a 6.2 km Peak District route with 190 m of climb across classic moorland. Entry on the day keeps this friendly fell race open to juniors and seniors.

A short fell race in Haworth on 21 April 2026, covering 4.8 km with about 100 m climb. Teams are allowed, entries accepted on the day, and all finishers receive a Cadbury's Creme Egg with Easter-egg prizes.

Join an 8 km trail run at the scenic Wirral Country Park. Part of a monthly summer series, this event offers trophy categories for various age groups and supports Running Headfirst.

Tigers Trail is a Totley AC-organised trail race starting above the Fox House pub in Sheffield. The route is about 6.2 miles (10 km) with roughly 850 ft of ascent; entry is available online or on the night.

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir run over two laps and open to ages 11 and over. It is one race in a three-race spring series in April, with an entry fee of £6.50 and proceeds donated to local causes.

Trail event on the Calderdale Way with 50 mile and 30 mile options through moorland, villages and mill towns. Vegan friendly aid stations, GPS tracking and mandatory kit are included.