Trail Running calendar near Gwersyllt 2025-2026

The Calderdale Crawl is a 24-mile walk or run event organized by the Calderdale LDWA, taking place near Halifax at Heath Rugby Union Football Club. The scenic and undulating course follows footpaths through woods, tracks, fields, and includes a short stretch alongside the River Calder and canal. Par..

The Garendon Gallop 10K is a well-organized trail running event held at Charnwood College in Loughborough, Leicestershire. The race features a challenging 10K course with undulating terrain, passing historical landmarks and offering a scenic experience. The event is chip-timed and fully marshalled,..

The Nottingham Running Festival, presented by Gateley, will take place on August 3, 2025, at the scenic Colwick Park in Nottingham. This exciting event features various race distances, including a 5K, 10K, and half marathon, catering to runners of all levels. Participants can expect chip-timed resul..

The Chip Chase is a fell running race held in the Peak District near Uppermill, Saddleworth, offering scenic views overlooking Manchester. The course covers 6.2 miles (10 km) with an elevation gain of 1,312 feet (400 meters), featuring well-marked and marshalled paths and one challenging steep climb..

The Birmingham Canal Canter is a scenic running and walking event held in Birmingham, starting and finishing at Moseley Rugby Club. Participants can choose from three circular routes: the Mini Canter (18.5 miles), the Canter (25.8 miles), and the Canter Marathon (26.2 miles). The course is 98% off-r..

The Crow Hill Reverse Fell Race is a mid-summer running event organized by Todmorden Harriers, featuring a challenging out-and-back course that showcases the Calder Valley's steep climbs and scenic moorland. The race covers approximately 5 miles with an ascent of about 305 meters, and includes a pic..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event held near historic Hopwood Hall on the outskirts of Middleton, Greater Manchester. The course covers approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) along paths, tracks, and country lanes, offering a scenic and varied route. The event starts from the Hopwood Colleg..

The Rodley - Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set against the scenic backdrop of the Leeds & Liverpool Canal. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each run..

Eshton Moor, formerly known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a scenic 5-mile cross country race organized by Wharfedale Harriers in Gargrave, North Yorkshire. The course features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way track to the woods near Calton. Runners exper..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

Open to Offas is a long-established walking and running challenge held in northeast Wales, starting from Cilcain Village Hall. Participants can choose from three distances: 32 miles, 24 miles, or 15.5 miles. The routes ascend the scenic Clwydian Hills and follow the Offa's Dyke Path along the ridge,..

The Cordwell Colossus is a challenging 20-mile trail run held in North East Derbyshire, near the eastern edge of the Peak District. Starting and finishing at Holmesfield Village Hall, the course loops anticlockwise through the scenic Cordwell and Linacre Valleys, featuring undulating countryside pat..

The PFW Running Ribble Runfest is a multi-distance running event held in central Preston, starting and finishing near Avenham Park Café by the River Ribble. The scenic course traverses Avenham Park, Miller Park, and Upper Farm Nature Reserve, featuring mainly flat, hard-surface paths with some gentl..

The Bearwood Blast is an exciting running event featuring both 10k and 5k trail races, organized by Wye Valley Runners in partnership with InBalance Coaching. Set in the picturesque Herefordshire countryside, the races offer a scenic and varied course that includes grassy verges, farm tracks, and wo..

The Ragleth Inn race, organized by Mercia Fell Runners, is a fell running event set in Little Stretton, West Midlands. The race features a new route for 2024, covering a distance of 4.4 km with a total ascent of 390 meters. Participants can register on the day or pre-register, with entry fees varyin..

The Eccles Pike Fell Race, organized by Goyt Valley Striders, is one of the oldest fell races in the UK, boasting a history of over 100 years. This challenging race covers a distance of 3.4 miles with a climb of 815 feet, classified as Category AS by the FRA. The event is known for its tough terrain..

The Cromwell Bottom-Rock up N' Run - Summer Evening Series is an exciting trail running event organized by It's Grim Up North Running, set in the scenic Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, with registration available on the day of the event. Each runn..

The King’s Challenge is a 6-mile fell running race held in Silsden, West Yorkshire, organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The course features a 1,175 ft ascent, starting from the bottom rugby pitch in the park behind the Kings Arms and finishing under the bandstand opposite the pub. Runners ascend throu..

Ricky's Race is a friendly 7.3 km (4.5 miles) running event held near Darley Dale, close to Matlock. The course features a mix of forest trails, technical surfaces with tree roots, and several challenging ascents, including a steep hill near the finish that offers spectacular views over the Derwent..

Moel Famau 24 is a challenging 12 or 24-hour hill and trail running event held on the iconic Clwydian Hill of Moel Famau, Wales. Participants tackle a demanding 7.2 km loop with 500 meters of ascent per lap, completing as many laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes solo runners a..