Trail Running calendar near Denbigh 2025-2026

Whittle Pike is a fell race organized by Rossendale Harriers, held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale (BB4 7DY). The course covers 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with 1,804 feet (550 m) of ascent, producing a challenging elevation profile. The event centre at the Village Hall provides catering, an..

RunThrough UK's Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k takes place at Carsington Water, near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The event offers two trail-based distances: a Half Marathon and a 10K. Runners enjoy an undulating course on trail paths around the reservoir, with the Half Marathon an out-and-back se..

Blackshaw Head Fell Race is an 8.9 km, 274 m ascent event staged as part of the Blackshaw Head Fete in the fete field near Blackshaw Head Chapel, Hebden Bridge. This year the route has moved, becoming slightly shorter with less climb. The course is partially flagged; runners must follow the route an..

Monument Marathon is a 26-mile loop in and around Bury, starting and finishing at Burrs Country Park (Woodhill Road, BL8 1DA). The route links six of the area’s historic Tower Tour towers—Bradshaw Hall, Tentering, Radcliffe, Turton, Grant’s and Peel Towers—primarily along trail paths, passing throug..

Crowden Horseshoe is a fell race that starts and finishes in Crowden. The route follows the scenic Pennine Way via Laddow Rocks to the summit of Black Hill (Soldiers Lump trig point), before descending along the old Pennine Way via Toolyshaw. The course details are available via a GPX file on the or..

Dragon’s Back Race® is a legendary six-day, multi-stage ultra running journey along the spine of Wales. The Full Dragon covers about 380km with 16,400m of ascent, starting at Conwy Castle and finishing at Cardiff Castle. Run every September, the route traverses dramatic Welsh terrain across six days..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 1/3 is a trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir, near Burnley off the Pennine Bridleway. The course features two anti-clockwise laps along a popular trail path, totaling 5km with about 25m of elevation. Open to runners aged 11 and up, the event is described as fast and flat for..

Hades Hill Fell Race, run by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is typically the season finale. The route starts at the Red Lion in Whitworth and covers about 8 km (5 miles) with roughly 360 m (1,181 ft) of ascent. After an uphill start, the course levels and then delivers a rollercoaster run over Brown Ward..

The Dee Way 120 is a challenging ultra-distance trail race following nearly the entire 120-mile course of the River Dee from Llanwchllyn to Prestatyn in North Wales. The route traverses diverse and scenic landscapes, including valleys, historic villages, and coastal paths, offering breathtaking view..

Great Longstone Chase is a fell race in the Peak District village of Great Longstone, Derbyshire. The course covers 7.7km (4.8 miles) with a climb of around 290 metres, and is mostly off-road, featuring moorland traverses, a short woodland section, and fields and tracks returning to the Recreation G..

The Scammonden (50 miles) is an ultra trail running event organized by Heights Ultra Trail, starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The circular 50-mile course features a mix of wonderful trails, open moorland, and stunning vistas, with waymarked sections and..

The RAMSDEN (50KM) at Heights Ultra Trail is a circular 50km ultra starting and finishing at Colne Valley High School in Linthwaite, Huddersfield. The route traverses wonderful trails and open moorland with stunning vistas, designed to deliver a memorable ultra-running experience. It is inclusive, w..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is a 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run starting and finishing in Hazel Grove, in the Peak District. Organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, it takes place on the first full weekend in September. The course is unmarked and navigation-heavy, using public footp..

The Yr Wyddfa Ultra 100 is a challenging 102-mile ultramarathon held in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, featuring 5,788 meters of ascent across stunning mountainous terrain. The race starts and finishes in Betws-y-Coed and includes 10 well-supported checkpoints offering refreshments and medical aid...

Battle of the Borders, run by How Hard Can It Be Events, is a trail-running challenge in the Shropshire Hills around Carding Mill Valley, Church Stretton. Runners choose either a Half Marathon (13.1 miles) or a Marathon (26.2 miles), tackling one single lap with no loops or out-and-backs. The route..

Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay is a team relay event organised by Saddleworth Runners, held at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, Saddleworth (OL3 6LW). Teams of four contest two road legs of about 3 miles each (made up of two laps on a hilly circuit) and two fell legs of about 2.5 miles over Saddlewort..

One Foot in the Gargrave is a 23-mile challenge walk/run organised by LDWA West Yorkshire, starting from Gargrave Village Hall. The route traverses the Malhamdale countryside, visiting Kirkby Malham, Street Gate, Boss Moor and Eshton, offering picturesque moorland and limestone scenery. Now in its 1..

Groovy Kinder Love & Groovy Baby Love is a weekend fell running event at Scout Hut, Swallow House Lane, Hayfield, SK22 2HB. The day offers two routes: Groovy Kinder Love, 24.5 km with 1,290 m ascent, and Groovy Baby Love, 16 km with 675 m ascent. A single entry covers both races, with participants c..

Heights (The Wessenden) 27km is a 27-kilometre trail race in Colne Valley, West Yorkshire, part of the Heights Ultra Trail festival. The circular, multi-terrain course covers undulating countryside lanes, scenic trails, and catchwater, and is waymarked with checkpoints. The event is inclusive, with..

RunThrough Snowdonia Sea2Sky 53k & 25k Trail Races, a brand-new RunThrough event set in Snowdonia, takes place on Saturday, 6 September 2025 in Barmouth. Runners can choose between 25k and 53k trail distances, designed to challenge participants on scenic routes with amazing views. The course is mars..