Trail Running calendar near Denbigh 2026-2027

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

A monthly trail race at Wirral Country Park, the July event on 14 July 2026 uses an approximately 8K course and is open to runners aged 16 and over. Entry is £16 for one race or £64 for the full five-race series.

A Peak District fell race from Bamford Recreation Ground that climbs around Win Hill and returns via a marshalled switchback. The 7.3 km course is marked and marshalled, with on-site refreshments and proceeds supporting local causes.

A fell race at Plas Dolben near Llangynhafal covering about 8 km with 457 m of climb on a partially marked course. There is a 50 minute cut-off at the top gate, entry on the day is £5 and minimum age is over 16.

A short pairs race on Haddon Hill in Carding Mill Valley where one runner sprints to the top, tags a partner, and the partner runs back down. Entries are on the day only at £10 per pair and the minimum age is over 12.

A guided crossing of all Welsh 3000 ft peaks in Snowdonia, covering about 50 km and 4000 m ascent. Available as a 20 hour challenge or across two to three days, with qualified leaders, low guide ratios and on-route support.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A 26 km trail Metric Marathon starting and finishing in Hebden Bridge, running out to Stoodley Pike and back. The course is waymarked with marshals, a halfway checkpoint, a water station at the turnaround and baggage storage; all finishers..

A mountain fell race from Ingleton to the summit of Ingleborough and back, held during Ingleton's Gala day. The course is about 11 km with 600 m of climb; FRA rules and mandatory kit apply and the minimum age is 18.

An inflatable obstacle course event in Knutsford, Cheshire on 18 July 2026 offering 2.5K, 5K, 10K and 15K options. The course includes giant inflatables, music zones, a finisher's medal and on course water and vendors.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A Category BM fell race on 18 July 2026 around Calderbrook covering 12.9 km with 610 m of ascent. Race HQ is at Calderbrook Community Church with parking at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields and refreshments after the race.

A mountain running event on 18 July 2026 covering 15.35 km with 994 m ascent. Entrants must be 18 or older and have mountain running experience.

A summer trail race at Mount Cook Adventure Centre on 18 July 2026, featuring a circular 10km ish undulating route across fields, lanes and moors. Entry includes timing and a raffle that directs race profits to a nominated youth or communit..

A short fell race near Cracoe on Sunday 19 July 2026 covering 2.60 miles with about 900 feet of climb. The route crosses fields, includes a trailer and a wall to climb, rough ground and a final steep ascent.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A community navigational run of around 10 km around Chinley visiting six defibrillators with a paper map and stamps to prove visits. Proceeds fund replacement and upkeep of the community defibrillators.

A fully guided three day loop through northern Snowdonia covering just over 100 km, about 9,000 m of ascent and 47 summits. Small groups return to Capel Curig each night with daily support and refuelling.

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

Experience a two lap trail race through 400 acres of historic parkland at Alderley Park. This five mile course features scenic views of an arboretum and lakes and includes a technical finisher t-shirt for all participants.