Trail Running calendar near Llangollen 2025-2026

The Bowland Trail Half is a challenging and fun trail running event held in Slaidburn, near Clitheroe, in the Forest of Bowland. Covering approximately 13 miles with 2,000 feet of ascent, the unmarked course features a mix of fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, road sections, and boggy climbs. Runn..

The Bowland Ultra is a challenging 42-mile (68 km) trail running event held in the Forest of Bowland, starting and finishing at Slaidburn Village Hall near Clitheroe, UK. The unmarked course features a diverse mix of terrain including fast vehicle tracks, flowing trails, roads, boggy climbs, and tec..

The Montane Winter Spine is a grueling, non-stop 268-mile endurance race along the iconic Pennine Way, starting in Edale, Derbyshire, and finishing in Kirk Yetholm in the Scottish Borders. Known as Britain’s most brutal endurance challenge, runners face over 10,000 meters of ascent through demanding..

The Tissington Trail Half Marathon Weekend, held in Ashbourne, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free course along the former railway line from Ashbourne to Buxton. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both featuring multi-terrain routes with a gentle uphill..

The Holly Challenge is an exciting running event organized by How Hard Can It Be Events, set to take place in Lightmoor, Telford. Participants can choose from four distances: 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, or Marathon, making it suitable for runners of all levels. This event marks the first race of the yea..

The Half & Half is a unique 10km race held in Sowerby Bridge, Halifax, combining trail and road running. The course starts with a challenging trail segment featuring muddy terrain and natural obstacles, followed by a fast-paced road section leading to the finish. The route is fully marked in one dir..

The Icing On The Cake is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Shropshire Hills, featuring both half (13.1 miles) and full (26.2 miles) marathon options. Scheduled for February 1, 2025, participants will navigate a scenic route that showcases the rugged beauty of the area, starting..

The Dovedale Big Daddy is a challenging Category AL fell race held in the scenic Manifold and Dovedale valleys, starting from Ilam Primary School (DE6 2AZ) in the UK. Covering 20.4 km with 1370 meters of ascent, the course features nine steep climbs and descents, testing runners' endurance and skill..

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event held in East Lancashire, starting from Barley at the foot of Pendle Hill. Participants can choose between a full 45-mile circular route with 6,100 feet of ascent or a shorter 30-mile option with 4,500 feet of climbing. The course traverses pict..

The Windy Hill Fell Race is a challenging 12-mile trail running event with 2,100 feet of ascent, held annually in February around the moorlands near the Rams Head Inn, Denshaw, Oldham. The course features a fast downhill start towards Piethorne Reservoir, loops past Hollingworth Lake, climbs Blackst..

The Cannock Chase Forest race offers runners a choice of 20, 15, 10, or 5-mile trail distances through the scenic and undulating forest paths of Staffordshire. Known for its beautiful and challenging course featuring hills, the event suits all abilities, from novices to seasoned athletes, making it..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run, organized by The Fix Events, takes place at Heaton Park in Manchester. This event offers three distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, with the course featuring mainly paths and one trail section. The 5k is one lap, the 10k two laps, and the half mara..

The Trails & Tarmac Backyard Ultra, organized by Limitless Trails, is a challenging endurance event held near Crickhowell in the scenic Black Mountains, Powys, UK. Participants run a 4.2-mile (approximately 4.17 miles in some editions) loop combining equal parts trail and tarmac, featuring mostly fl..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic long-distance walking and running event held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England. Participants can choose between two walking distances: a short 17-mile route and a longer 24-mile route, with runners restricted to the long course. The route sh..

The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-marathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 849 meters of elevation gain. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the race is organized by GB Ultras and follows scenic trails including the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing through Helsby Hill,..

The South Pennine 24 is a 24-mile endurance event held at Dovestone Sailing Club near Greenfield, UK. The challenging route features 3,900 feet of ascent through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, offering a mix of wild moorland, well-graded footpaths, and bridleways. Participants can enjoy stun..

Cloud Nine is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road hill race organized by Congleton Harriers, starting in Congleton and ascending to the summit of Bosley Cloud at 1,125 feet before returning via the ancient Bridestones. The race features 1,250 feet of ascent and is classified as a Category BM fe..

The Loggerheads Trail 5k & 10k is a popular trail running event set to take place in March 2026 at Loggerheads Country Park. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5k Trail, a 5k Canicross Trail, and a challenging new 10km route. The courses feature a variety of terrains, including river..

Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Scheduled for March 7, 2026, it offers three race distances: a 25 km 5 Res's trail run, a 44 km 10 Res's off-road marathon, and a 60 km 15 Res's ultra marathon. The cour..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.