Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2026-2027

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.

A three leg fell relay at Danefield Park in Otley with each leg about 4.8 km and 170 m of climb. Teams of three compete across age and gender categories; pre-entry and entry on the day are available for a £12 team fee.

A 48 mile point to point ultra from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury following the River Severn, with four checkpoints, vegan and gluten free food options, required 4.0 mph minimum pace and a bespoke finisher medal.

A 6.4 km category BS fell race around Thurlstone Gala/Football Field in South Yorkshire with undulating single-lap terrain, a 150-runner limit, £6 entry, age-category prizes and cash bonuses for record breaks.

A 59 mile point to point ultramarathon following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester. The race has four checkpoints with vegan and gluten free options and enforces a minimum pace of 4.0 miles per hour.

Gyrn Gallop is a 10.6 km fell race from Rhiwlas Village near Llansilin with about 350 m of ascent on a partially marked course requiring some experience. Entry on the day is £7 and the minimum age is over 15.

A two person relay to the summit of Moel Famau and back over about 6.5 km with 350 m of climb. Night registration and a small on the night entry fee, with parking options that depend on ground conditions.

Trail races around Yr Wyddfa in Snowdonia with 10K, half marathon, marathon and a 57 km ultra. Chip timing, on-course support and a family fun run with proceeds to the Llanberis Mountain Rescue Team.

A 24 hour trail challenge from Llanberis around Yr Wyddfa where solo runners or relay teams aim for as many ascents and descents as possible. The event is UTMB indexed, has event village facilities, on course support and charity fundraising..

A 10 km adventure run with obstacles through roads, fields and canal paths near Holme on 11 July 2026. A 5 km Half Howler and Mini Howler fun run are part of the village Festival of Sport weekend.

Trail races from Slaithwaite follow the Huddersfield canal out to Tunnel End, with four distance options, on course feed stations and marshals. Parking is limited and registration is at Slaithwaite Community Centre.

Trail running events in Ambleside, Cumbria offering fully waymarked Ultra 100k and 55k races plus 23k and 14k routes, with on-course medical cover, GPX files and feed stations.

Trail event at Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half marathon and marathon routes across the Shropshire Hills and Long Mynd, with marked trails, aid stations and a medal included.

A long Lakeland fell race of 34 km with 2750 m ascent, mandatory tracker and full FRA kit. The route visits multiple high checkpoints including Scafell Pike and includes flagged valley sections, path running and technical navigation.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

Point to point just over 40 miles across the North York Moors from near Osmotherley to Ravenscar on 11 July 2026, organised by Quakers Running Club. The event uses a handicap system, requires mandatory kit and includes seven checkpoints.

A timed lap event on a flat 5.3 km riverside course in Chorlton Water Park, offering distances from 5 km to ultra over a seven hour limit. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the organisers donate £1 per entry to a chosen charity.