Trail Running calendar near Wirksworth 2025-2026

Challenge a scenic 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park, largely traffic free along canals and old railways. Enter solo, pairs or team of 4, face the 2.7 km Netherton Tunnel with a head torch and finish with a medal and a beer.

Tackle 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey on Good Friday. A scenic point to point ultra with checkpoints, live tracking and 14 hour cutoff for a true endurance test.

Run a scenic 10K or half marathon around Carsington Water on Saturday 4 April 2026, with undulating trail routes and sweeping reservoir views. Every entry includes a themed medal, water and post race goodies, and an event tee is available a..

Run the Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon on 4 April 2026 for a scenic women only route through Sutton Spring Wood and the Five Pits Trail and support The Elm Foundation. Enjoy a campfire finish with medal, cake and hot drinks.

Event overview Its Grim Up North Running stages a canal towpath event on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal near the Barge Pub in Rodley (LS13 1HP) on 05/04/2026. The course is an out-and-back along a flat, even towpath with good trail underfo..

Join the Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge on 05/04/2026 for scenic undulating multi terrain runs around the reservoir, with distances from junior to 20k. Dress as an Easter character and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

Join the inaugural Halifax Urban Trail, just over 10K from Shibden Hall across Beacon Hill through historic spots like the Piece Hall and Town Hall. Run town streets and trails while supporting Overgate Hospice on 6 April 2026.

Tackle the Rose of the Shires Ultra, 54 mile circular challenge around Brixworth Country Park across trails, towpath and country roads. Enjoy countryside scenery, navigation sections, on course support and a finishers medal.

Take on the Punk Panther Ripon Stinger on April 11 2026, with 13, 20 or 35 mile routes through scenic landscapes around Ripon. Expect rolling climbs, historic sights like Fountains Abbey and Hackfall Woods, and a friendly ultra atmosphere.

Run the Rosebud Marathon, a scenic 26.2 mile leg of the Rose of the Shires Ultra across Northamptonshire with roughly 60% trail and 40% road. Enjoy varied terrain, aid stations and live GPS tracking to Brixworth Country Park.

Explore the rolling Yorkshire Wolds from Driffield Showground on 11 to 12 April 2026 with 30 mile and 50 mile LDWA routes. Enjoy checkpoint support, camping and a hearty finishers meal as you tackle classic countryside trails.

Challenge yourself on the Calderdale Hike, a long distance moorland route from Sowerby Bridge on 11 April 2026. Choose 16, 24 or 35 mile routes across high Pennine valleys with checkpoints, a hot meal and timed results.

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start..

Tackle 5km, 10km or a half marathon through Bramham Park's sweeping estate, historic house, statues and woodland trails. Canicross friendly with one controlled dog per runner, and all finishers receive medals and race day goodies.

Run the Battle of the Brampton Valley Way on April 12, a scenic out and back on traffic free rural trail with 14 or 28 mile options. Expect tunnels, gentle climbs, regular aid and a friendly Northamptonshire atmosphere.

Run a scenic 10k trail loop through the Nene Valley countryside, over green fields, farm tracks and old railway lines. Fully marked with an aid station, this spring race is ideal for runners wanting a country escape.

Take on the Ranger Ultras PB230km, a rugged 230 km timed trail along the Pennine Bridleway from the Peak District to Cumbria. Indoor checkpoints, hot meals and bunks support a small field on this epic multi day endurance challenge.

Take on the Ranger Ultras PB137km Trail Challenge, a rugged 137km timed run along the Pennine Bridleway from West Yorkshire to Cumbria with a 50 hour cutoff. Small field with full support, indoor checkpoints, hot meals and trackers.

Take on MTC Gelert, a scenic one day 47 mile ultra from Barmouth to Llanidloes along National Cycle Route 8. With just 40 places, strict cutoffs and a bespoke finisher medal, this tough Welsh challenge is not to be missed.