Trail Running calendar near Horseshoe Pass 2026-2027

A mixed terrain trail event on Sunday 27 December 2026 tracing the Mortimer Trail between Ludlow and Kington. It offers an about 30 mile Ultra and a Croft Half covering the second half of the route.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

Timed laps along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park on a 5.3 km out and back course, with a seven hour limit and a vegetarian aid station. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event supports Destitute Animals Shelter, Bolton.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus cof..

Ring in the New Year with a 7-mile fell race, starting with a live bagpiper. After the run, celebrate with a pint, pie, and live music at The Crown Pub for a private post-race party.

A non stop *268 mile* winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with a 156 hour limit and over 10,700 metres of ascent. The route passes Peak District, Yorkshire Dales, Hadrian's Wall and the Cheviots.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

Night trail races at Rivington over 10k and Half Marathon on reflective-marked routes requiring head torches. Entries include a glow in the dark finisher's medal, electronic timing and free parking, plus a free 1k kids event.

A 10km race in Sowerby Bridge that starts on muddy trails and returns on tarmac. The course is one way, entries are limited to 100 runners, and an official hoodie can be pre ordered as the event memento.

A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering approx. 45 miles or a 30 mile option for runners and walkers, waymarked across moorland and villages with required winter kit and navigation.

Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.

A 50-mile, 849 m-ascent trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027, with seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory kit. The race is licensed by the Trail Running Association and requires prior marathon completion.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

A moorland trail event around Saddleworth offering 26 km, 43 km and 62 km routes that visit reservoirs and rough moorland. Entry fees include refreshments, tracking, medical cover and a post event meal.

Trail running at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 with 5k, 5k canicross and a new 10km route. Varied terrain includes riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps.

Take the Fell is a trail running event at Beacon Fell Country Park on 7 March 2027 offering 10k and 20k routes with chip timing, signed courses, finishers medals and event photos; pre-registration and age limits apply.

A long fell race of about 51 km across gritstone moors near Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge. The volunteer-run event requires full FRA kit, includes six feed stations, and donates proceeds to local charities.

Two Crosses Circuit is a challenge event organised by East Lancashire LDWA, next scheduled for 14 March 2027. It is listed as an LDWA challenge event and falls within the association's usual challenge event framework of 20 to 100 miles.