Trail Running calendar near Wirral 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 off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

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 three leg fell relay at Danefield Park near Otley on 8 July 2026. Each leg is 4.8 km with 170 m of climb and teams of three compete across male, female and mixed categories.

A 48 mile point to point ultramarathon from Mid Wales Art Centre to Shrewsbury with four manned checkpoints, mandatory navigation and a required minimum average pace of 4.0 miles per hour. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and a complimenta..

Experience a traditional category BS fell race in South Yorkshire. This undulating 6.4 kilometre course offers a focused running experience with prizes across various age categories and cash rewards for new course records.

A point to point 59 mile ultra following much of the River Severn from Shrewsbury to Worcester, with four check-points, vegan and gluten free food options, mandatory kit requirements and a bespoke finisher medal and head visor.

Experience the landscape of Eryri National Park with a range of trail races from 10k to a 57km ultra marathon starting and finishing in Llanberis. Run through iconic Welsh landmarks with full course support and chip timing.

A 24-hour UTMB-indexed trail on Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) from Llanberis where individuals or relay teams try to complete as many ascents as possible. Distances include 50k, 100k and 100 mile options and the event supports charity fundraising.

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

A multi-distance trail event in Ambleside with 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k routes through Lake District trails. Ultra races are fully waymarked and marshalled with compulsory kit checks, feed stations and GPS tracking options.

Trail distances of 10K, half (13.1 mi) and full marathon (26.2 mi) on the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley, with waymarked routes, aid stations, a medal, marshals and a cake competition.

Wasdale Fell Race is a long, alpine fell event in the Lake District on 11 July 2026 covering about 34 km with 2750 m ascent. Full FRA kit and a provided tracker are mandatory and several checkpoints have published time limits.

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.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A one-day trail race at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026, covering 11.1 km with 528 ft elevation through woodland, riverside trails and historic bridges. Entries run from 1 March to 3 July 2026; entry fee £30, minimum age 18.

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A self-navigation circular route of about 17 miles and 2,000 ft ascent around Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales. The event includes three aid stations, a collect and deliver quest, and a six hour cut off for runners and fast walkers.