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Beyond Trails Manchester

Name: Beyond Trails Manchester
Start: 2025-07-26
End: 2025-07-26
Location: Manchester

Manchester, United Kingdom • 26 Jul 2025

Beyond Trails Manchester is a trail and ultra running event held in Manchester, featuring two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both routes start and finish in the Castlefield area of the city, offering a unique mix of urban and natural landscapes. Runners traverse parkland, streets, disused railways, canal paths, and reservoirs, passing iconic sights such as Salford Quays, the BBC buildings, Imperial War Museum North, Old Trafford, and the Irwell Sculpture Trail. The course is well-marked with feed stations and medical support, catering to all levels from first-time trail runners to experienced ultra athletes. The event emphasizes a welcoming atmosphere and sustainability. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom North West (England) Manchester

Race information

Website

55 km

55km Ultra

25 km

25km Trail

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Thursday Jun 19

Grindleford

Grindleford - 28 mi from Manchester

7 km

The Grindleford Fell Race is a welcoming fell running event held in Grindleford, UK, featuring a 4.5 to 4.9-mile (7.2 to 7.9 km) course. Starting from the village playing fields, the route ascends through Hay Wood and the Longshore Estate before descending via the scenic Padley Gorge. A highlight of..

Friday Jun 20

Tideswell Fell Race

Wormhill - 23 mi from Manchester

The Tideswell Fell Race will take place in Wormhill on Friday 20 June 2025.

Saturday Jun 21

Two Roses Ultra

Hebden Bridge - 20 mi from Manchester

50 km

100 km

The Two Roses Ultra is a unique ultramarathon event held at Wadsworth Community Centre in Hebden Bridge, UK, crossing the counties of Lancashire and Yorkshire. Participants can choose between two 50k routes—the Red Rose (Lancashire) or White Rose (Yorkshire)—or challenge themselves with a figure-of-..

Sunday Jun 22

Kinder Trog

Hayfield - 14 mi from Manchester

15 mi

The Kinder Trog is a challenging fell running race held near Hayfield in the Peak District, England. Covering approximately 15.5 miles with an ascent of 2,950 feet, it is one of the longer races in the Hayfield Championship series. The race starts and registers at the Scout Hut on Swallow House Lane..

Sunday Jun 22

Runforjo Cross Country

Birstall - 30 mi from Manchester

6 km

RunForJo is a 6.5-kilometre cross country race held at Oakwell Hall and Country Park in Birstall, West Yorkshire. The undulating multi-terrain course consists of two laps and is designed for runners seeking a challenging yet scenic experience. The event promotes community spirit, inspired by Jo’s be..

Tuesday Jun 24

Aggies Staircase

Darwen - 17 mi from Manchester

6 km

The Aggies Staircase is a Category AS fell race held in Darwen, UK, covering 4 miles (6.4 km) with a challenging ascent of 1,148 feet (350 meters). The race starts at Punstock Road green and features three major climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steepest, Aggies Staircase. The course inc..