Trail Running calendar near Wirral 2026-2027

SkyRun Eryri in Rhyd-Ddu, Eryri/Snowdonia stages four mountain races from 16 km to 55 km on 15 August 2026, with large elevation gains, aid stations and a mix of ridgelines, scrambling and technical trails.

The Rusland 5 Fell Race will take place in Rusland on Saturday 15 August 2026. You can run 8 kilometers.

Test your speed against a moving locomotive in the scenic landscape of Tywyn Mid Wales. With distances ranging from a toddler trot to a fourteen mile multi terrain course there is a race for every age group.

The Piethorne Fell Race will take place in Milnrow on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

Experience a scenic run through Avenham and Miller Parks in central Preston. Choose from four distances including a 10k or an ultra marathon on a flat loop course along the River Ribble.

The Sedbergh Hills Fell Race will take place in Sedbergh on Sunday 16 August 2026. You can run 23 kilometers.

A fell race in Crowden on 16 August 2026 following the Pennine Way to Black Hill and Soldiers Lump. Online and on-the-day entry options are available, minimum age 18, limited parking and a GPX route is provided.

Fell races for juniors and seniors take place at the Lakeland Country Fair, including a senior 8.5 km route to the summit of Coniston Old Man. Entry to the races is free on the day though Country Fair admission applies.

Shipman Knotts is a fell running event at Maggs How, Kentmere on 18 August 2026, organised by Helm Hill Runners. Entry is £6; parking is limited and the new parking area is a 10-minute walk uphill to registration.

A traditional agricultural and horticultural show in Hawkshead, Cumbria, featuring produce displays, livestock sections, trade stands and a fell race. Online entry forms and schedules are published for exhibitors and competitors.

Join this monthly trail series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event offers individual race entries and series trophies across multiple age categories.

The Pilgrims Cross Fell Race will take place in Helmshore on Wednesday 19 August 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

Bingley Rock up n' Run is a pop up Summer Series event in Bingley offering 5k and 10k routes with on the evening registration. Runners receive a jumble medal, food, a drink and a sweetie bag.

A self-navigated trail event in Edale with four distances across steep, muddy and rocky terrain; GPX maps and staffed checkpoints are provided, and some kit is mandatory.

Trail half marathon and 10k at Carsington Water on 22 August 2026 with marked, undulating routes, marshals and an event village offering food, drink and partner goodies; discounted event t-shirts and volunteer roles are available.

A 19.5 km fell race from sheep pens above Hartsop with 1370 m of ascent, five checkpoints and varied navigation choices across High Raise, Haweswater and Gray Crag. Entries open November 2025; minimum age 18.

Trail races on the flat Leeds/Liverpool Canal towpath at Kirkstall with five distances on a lapped 6.7 mile loop. Feed stations, marshals and finish food are provided; all finishers receive a bespoke medal.

Third and final event in the 2026 Summer Series at Chorlton Water Park, featuring lap-based timed running on a 5.3 km riverside course with a seven hour limit and a finishers medal for every participant.

Experience a scenic thirty kilometer circular fell race through ancient woodland and Roman roads. This chipped and sign posted event is open to runners and walkers looking to explore the Midshires Way.

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.