Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2025-2026

The Hathersage Gala Fell Race is a challenging 7.3 km (4.5 miles) fell running event held in Hathersage, Derbyshire. Featuring a climb of 325 meters (1066 feet), the course ascends through Whim Plantation, Over Owler Tor, past Winyards Nick, and up to Higger Tor, emphasizing more fell terrain and le..

The Widdop Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a classic high moorland fell running event held near Widdop Reservoir in Calderdale. The race covers approximately 7 miles (11.3 km) with an ascent of 1,200 feet (366 meters), featuring a mix of good paths, tussocks, and chest-high br..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters, attracting runners with its tough terrain and stunning views. Participants must be at least 18 years old and are required..

The Black Rocks Fell Race, organized by Matlock Athletic Club, is a challenging 9.9 km (6.1 miles) trail run held near Matlock, starting at Cromford Meadows. The course features mostly good trails with a notable mid-race climb past Black Rocks, reaching a total ascent of approximately 800 feet (250..

The Stiperstones Fell Race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a challenging 6.7 km (approximately 6.8 km) fell running event held near Snailbeach village in the West Midlands. The course features a total ascent of around 375 to 420 meters, starting with a steady climb to the top of the Stiperston..

The Slawit-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is a delightful running event held in the village of Slaithwaite, offering both 5K and 10K distances. Participants can enjoy a scenic out-and-back course while experiencing a vibrant community atmosphere. The event features a BBQ, beer, and chocolate..

The Big Stone Fell Race will take place in Chinley on Thursday 10 July 2025.

The Lyke Wake Challenge is a 40-mile endurance event organized by the Quakers Running Club, taking participants from Osmotherley to Ravenscar in North Yorkshire. The race involves varied terrains, including moors, hills, and trails, with checkpoints offering drinks and snacks. Participants must carr..

The Piece of Cake Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place in Carding Mill Valley, Shropshire, on July 13, 2024. Participants can choose from three distances: 10K, Half Marathon (13.1 miles), or Marathon (26.2 miles), all set against the stunning backdrop of the Shropshire Hills and The L..

The XTERRA Snowdonia Trail Marathon Eryri is a premier trail running event held in Llanberis, North Wales, known as Wales' outdoor capital. Participants can choose from a 10k, half marathon (12.9 miles), marathon (27.3 miles), or ultra marathon (57 km), all featuring challenging routes through Snowd..

Snowdon24 is a 24-hour ultra trail running event held in Llanberis, Eryri (Snowdonia), featuring multiple ascents and descents of Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), the highest mountain in Wales and England at 1,085 meters (3,560 feet). Participants, either solo or in teams of up to five, aim to complete as many..

The Tebay Fell Race is a challenging 13km (8.1 miles) fell running event with 914m (2999’) of ascent, held in the scenic Howgills terrain near Tebay, Cumbria. Scheduled for July 12, 2025, it serves as a counter in the English Senior and Junior Fell Running Championships. The course features mostly r..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra, held in the Lake District with a start and finish at Ambleside's Rothay Park, offers ultra marathon distances of 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k ultra features an iconic midnight start and covers dramatic mountain scenery with 5 mountain passes and 10,500 ft of ascent, w..

The CFRA Wasdale Fell Race is a challenging and scenic fell running event held in Wasdale, in the heart of the Lake District, England. Covering approximately 34 km (21.1 miles) with 2,750 meters (9,022 feet) of ascent, it is known as one of the hardest and most iconic fell races. The course features..

The Hey up It's Helmsley' will take place in York on Sunday 13 July 2025. You can run between 6 and 26 miles.

The Minninglow March is a scenic 17-mile circular running and walking event held in Parwich, a charming village in the Derbyshire Dales, north of Ashbourne. Featuring 2,000 feet of elevation, the course combines public rights of way, well-used trails, and open access land, requiring participants to..

The Peak Forest Fell Race is a scenic 9.7 km running event held in the Peak District countryside, featuring a climb of 247 meters. The race starts outside the old village store on Church Lane, Peak Forest, with registration available on the day at the nearby Peak Forest Reading Room. The course is m..

The Golden Acre Relay is a popular summer evening relay race held at Golden Acre Park in Leeds. Teams of three runners each complete a 2.75-mile trail lap around the undulating park course, totaling 3 legs per team. The event welcomes various categories including male, female, veteran, mixed, and ju..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. This year, it has gained prominence as a British Championship race, featuring separate men's and women's events. The race covers an 8km route with a challenging ascent and descent of Pike of B..

The Sheffield City Urban Trail Runs will take place on July 16, 2025, at Parkwood Springs, a natural and scenic area near Sheffield city center. The event offers 5km and 10km trail runs suitable for ages 11+ and 15+ respectively, with routes featuring woodland, heath, and open parkland, providing sp..