Trail Running calendar near Ruthin 2026-2027

Experience an epic 268 mile non stop race along the iconic Pennine Way. This winter endurance event crosses beautiful yet demanding terrain from Derbyshire to the Scottish Borders with a 156 hour time limit.

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.

Experience a themed night trail run through the rocky and boggy terrain of Rivington. Navigate 10km or Half Marathon routes using head torches and earn a unique glow in the dark finisher medal.

Weekend races on the traffic-free Tissington Trail in Ashbourne, with both a half marathon and a 10k on 23 and 24 January 2027. The former railway route offers gentle gradients and views across the Derbyshire Dales.

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.

Test your endurance on the waymarked trails and moorlands of the South Pennines. This winter ultra challenge offers 45 and 30 mile routes through the scenic landscapes of East Lancashire for both runners and walkers.

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.

Test your endurance at Cannock Chase Forest with a choice of four distances on undulating trail paths. Enjoy a scenic woodland run in Staffordshire complete with bespoke medals and free photography for all participants.

A 50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent and a 17 hour cut off. The well marked route links the Sandstone Trail and North Cheshire Way and uses seven checkpoints with live GPS tracking.

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.

Traverse the rugged moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this trail event featuring distances of 26, 43, and 62 kilometers. Experience a diverse landscape of reservoirs, boulder fields, and high tracks with full timing and medical suppor..

Trail races at Loggerheads Country Park on 6 March 2027 include a 5km, a 5km Canicross and a new 10km route. The course features varied terrain, riverside paths, rocky sections and a stair climb of 110 steps or 220 for 10km runners.

A 12 km off-road loop through Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, steep climbs and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Categories include adults, vets and a 2.5 km kids race, and every finisher receives a medal.

Experience the beauty of the Arnside and Silverdale National Landscape with trail races ranging from 10km to a half marathon. Enjoy flowing historical estate paths and coastal views at this dog free north Lancashire event.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District on an 18km trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy flexible start times and a scenic route along the Pennine Bridleway with full safety team support.

A 32 mile loop from Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley on 21 March 2027. The mostly traffic free route uses disused railway lines and canal towpaths, includes three checkpoints and a mandatory head torch section through the 2.7 km Netherto..

A well-marked 50-mile ultra on 26 March 2027 from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail, with six supported checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 14-hour cut-off. Live GPS tracking is provided.

The Canalathon Ultra will take place in Sowerby Bridge on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run between 10 and 100 kilometers.

A half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail in the Peak District on 10 and 11 April 2027, starting at Bakewell Station. The route follows a former railway through four tunnels and across Monsal viaduct.