Upcoming events.
All the races listed are counted towards our Off-Road Club Championships.
Cheshire Cross county - Kelsall Hill
Note: Full list of entries, course map, and location directions, will be published on www.CheshireAA.com after the closing date, and on the Cheshire County Athletics Association Facebook page.
Race #5 - 13.00, Under 20 + Senior + Vet F, 7200m, 2 Large laps
Race #6 - 14.00, Under 20 + Senior + Vet M, 9500m, 3 Large laps
Click HERE to register.
The Icing on the cake Half Marathon - Church Stretton
NOTE: Half Marathon event count towards Club Champs.
Saturday 31st Jan 2026 will see the return of one of the most epic half and full trail marathons to hit Shropshire, with runners tackling 13.1 or 26.2 miles on the beautiful Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd. The half marathon consists of one loop through beautiful rugged countryside, with marathoners having the bonus of seeing it all twice!
The route covers a National Trust haven and the start and finish will be in Carding Mill Valley near the National Trust tea rooms. The course will be fully marked but runners should carry a map of the area. Runners will also be expected to carry a rucksack and a minimum of 500ml of water and a basic 1st aid kit. The race will start at 9am, and there will be a cut off of 7 hours for the full marathon. You must complete your first lap by 12.30PM to go out on a 2nd lap.
Carding Mill Valley is just a stone’s throw from the beautiful town of Church Stretton which has a train station within a mile of the start.
Price includes a blingtastic medal and well stocked aid stations out on the course. Friendly marshals included.
We will also be holding our cake competition, so bring along one of your bakes and see if you win a prize!
Click HERE to register.
Knype Pools 5
A 5-mile trail race around the beautiful Knypersley Pool — woodland paths and lakeside views. Plus a 1-mile fun run for all ages.
Click HERE to register.
Cloud 9 Fell Race
New for Cloud 9 2026! – Partly due to the closure of a canal bridge this year the main part of the route will be run in an anticlockwise rotation (as we last did in 2008!) with some route modifications around the Biddulph Valley Way, but remaining 9 miles overall. However, the majority of the route around the Bridgestones and Cloud remains, though running it in the opposite direction will make it feel very different – please see route map.
Click HERE to register.
The TFG Beer & Pudding Races
NOTE: Long route (13.5KM) qualifies for the Club Champs
Trails For Good are excited to invite you to the Peak District this Spring to take part in our Beer and Pudding Trail Run event, taking in all that the excellent market town of Bakewell has to offer.
Choose between our fully waymarked short (7km, 100m ascent) or long (13.5km, 260m ascent) route for this Sunday morning trail run with a flexible start time between 9:00-10:00 (long) and 10:00-10:30 (short). Simply select your 10 minute start window when registering and enjoy more space on the trails and at viewpoints thanks to our small group waved start approach.
You will take in picturesque views of the surrounding area as you climb out of town before enjoying a long and gentle decent back to Bakewell along the iconic Monsal trail and by the River Wye. Long route runners will tackle an additional climb leading to a satisfying decent through leafy woodland to re-join the short route.
Finish the event by heading back to our event HQ at the Thornbridge Brewery Tap Room where the Trails For Good team will be waiting to welcome you back from your adventure with an award winning beer and Bakewell pudding.
Long course runners will be required to carry a mandatory kit and Short course runners will be required to wear kit appropriate for the terrain and conditions (full details avaialble on our website here).
Our responsible event ethos means that a proportion of your race entry fee will go to local businesses and charities who make the Peak District what it is. Head to www.trailsforgood.co.uk to see how we are working towards delivering the most responsible trail races in the Peak District.
This event will be held under UK Athletics rules and has been licenced by the Trail Running Association (https://www.tra-uk.org/).
Click HERE to register.
Monsal Trail March Half Marathon
NOTE: Half Marathon event count towards Club Champs.
Starting at the old Bakewell station site, the Monsal Trail is made up from a former Midland Railway line taking runners through four tunnels and across the spectacular Monsal viaduct. The course is surrounded by beautiful scenery and an ideal race for spring marathon training. There is a choice of half marathon and 10k distances and take place on both Saturday and Sunday, choose between one or both days!
Click HERE to register.
Llangollen Fell Race
NOTE: The Long course event counts towards Club Champs.
The 17 Mile Route has around 3000ft of elevation, starting on the playing fields of Dinas Bran Leisure Centre, taking in the beautiful views across Trevor Rocks, Eglwyseg and Ruabon Mountain, making the long climb up to Cyrn Y Brain to see the mast and along towards Watkins Tower. With a quick refreshments stop after the famous Duck Boards you will pick up the Offa’s Dyke and head along the beautiful Worlds End Trail back towards the finish.
Click HERE to register.
Peak District Birthday Bash
NOTE: Half Bash (35km) event counts towards Club Champs.
The Birthday Bash is an epic journey through the Peak District for both runners and hikers alike. It showcases the very best of the varied landscapes of the area. Based from Castleton, the full route is 70 kilometres (43.5 miles) in length and will take you on a spectacular journey around the central Peak District. This is accompanied by a shorter option of half the distance (35km / 22.75-miles).
The event promises to be a challenging, fun adventure for all that take part. By entering this event you are also supporting the conservation and engagement projects of the Peak District National Park Foundation, as the event is hosted as a celebration of the anniversary of the forming of the PD National Park.
Click HERE to register.
Chris Lam Trail 5 Miler
This is the third edition of the Widnes Running Club race which is being held in memory of their dear friend and club member Chris Lam.
The course passes through three country parks, Clock Face Country Park, Maypole Wood and Griffin Wood. It is a multi terrain course so expect a variety of conditions underfoot. The course is VERY muddy in parts so we advise wearing appropriate footwear for those conditions.
Click HERE to register.
Edale Fell Race
The races are run under FRA licence. The routes are relatively straightforward, however contain sections of challenging rocky terrain, tricky stream crossings and steep descents. There is significant height gain between the race start in Edale and Kinder Edge. Runners must be confident of their ability to navigate and complete the route safely.
Click HERE to register.
Lyme Midsummer Trail 10K
Enjoy a midsummer evening trail race at National Trust Lyme with family and friends where you will get free admission to the Park and easy free parking. The trails and hills of the park are the perfect way to celebrate this midsummer evening and enjoy the beautiful views and sunsets!
Click HERE to register.
Sandstone Trail Half
The Sandstone Trail Half replaced the previous Sandstone Trail Races in 2025 and was a huge success. The race has one start at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park Goldford Lane Malpas SY14 8LN.
The route is quite easy to follow and is often waymarked by the distinctive yellow, circular Sandstone Trail markers on posts, styles and gates. We will have marshals where the trail meets the local roads but it is recommended you familiarise yourself with stretches of the route in the build up to the race.
Click HERE to register.
Keele - NSCCL Race 4
With traditional Cross Country courses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this League offers excellent competition for both male and female club runners of all ages and abilities from all over Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and even North Wales!
Male:
U11 – 12.15 – 2000m
U13 – 12.35 – 3500m
U15 – 13.00 – 4500m
U17 – 13.30 – 5000m
Juniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Seniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Masters – 14.10 – 8000m
Female:
U11 – 12.00 – 2000m
U13 – 12.15 – 2000m
U15 – 12.35 – 3500m
U17 – 13.00 – 4500m
Juniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Seniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Masters – 13.30 – 5000m
Location; Keele, Newcastle ST5 5BG
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/
Staffordshire Moorlands Christmas Cracker
The main race is approximately 8 miles long and takes in some breath-taking scenery in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands. Around 40% is run on country lanes with the rest being through fields and on tracks including a section along the exposed Roaches gritstone ridge some 1500 feet above sea level!
Sign up at the link below
Park Hall - NSCCL Race 3
With traditional Cross Country courses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this League offers excellent competition for both male and female club runners of all ages and abilities from all over Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and even North Wales!
Male:
U11 – 12.15 – 2000m
U13 – 12.35 – 3500m
U15 – 13.00 – 4500m
U17 – 13.30 – 5000m
Juniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Seniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Masters – 14.10 – 8000m
Female:
U11 – 12.00 – 2000m
U13 – 12.15 – 2000m
U15 – 12.35 – 3500m
U17 – 13.00 – 4500m
Juniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Seniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Masters – 13.30 – 5000m
Location; Park Hall Country Park, Hulme Rd, Weston Coyney, Stoke-on-Trent, ST3 5AY
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/
Manchester Mo Run - Half Marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with our focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! When you MoRun you will be inspired to acheive your goals, you will run with a smile on your face, you will meet incredible people and in turn help us raise awareness and fundraising for our partner charity Movember.
Click the link below to sign up
*SPUNCH* Park Hall
*SPUNCH* PARK HALL - WESTON COYNEY S-o-T
For the purposes of the club off road championship, the 120min option is eligible.
A waterproof map of the course is provided to ALL participants.
For more information, see the SPUNCH facebook page here;
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093251213519
NOTE: This is a replacement for the Tideswell Terminator
Click the link below to sign up
Stafford Common - NSCCL Race 2
With traditional Cross Country courses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this League offers excellent competition for both male and female club runners of all ages and abilities from all over Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and even North Wales!
Male:
U11 – 12.15 – 2000m
U13 – 12.35 – 3500m
U15 – 13.00 – 4500m
U17 – 13.30 – 5000m
Juniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Seniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Masters – 14.10 – 8000m
Female:
U11 – 12.00 – 2000m
U13 – 12.15 – 2000m
U15 – 12.35 – 3500m
U17 – 13.00 – 4500m
Juniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Seniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Masters – 13.30 – 5000m
Location: Stafford Common, Stone Road, Stafford, ST16 1JY
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/
Betley - NSCCL Race 1
With traditional Cross Country courses in North Staffordshire and South Cheshire this League offers excellent competition for both male and female club runners of all ages and abilities from all over Staffordshire, South Cheshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and even North Wales!
Male:
U11 – 12.15 – 2000m
U13 – 12.35 – 3500m
U15 – 13.00 – 4500m
U17 – 13.30 – 5000m
Juniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Seniors – 14.10 – 8000m
Masters – 14.10 – 8000m
Female:
U11 – 12.00 – 2000m
U13 – 12.15 – 2000m
U15 – 12.35 – 3500m
U17 – 13.00 – 4500m
Juniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Seniors – 13.30 – 5000m
Masters – 13.30 – 5000m
Location: Betley Court Farm, Main Road, Betley, CW3 9BH
http://www.nsccl.org.uk/
Cheshire 3 Peaks (Half Marathon)
This new event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest!
As the name suggests, we take in the 3 highest tops in the county on this 13.1 mile loop - so you can be sure sure of a great variety of terrain on your way around this lovely loop from Tegg's Nose Country Park, above Macclesfield. The course, as it's name suggests, is quite hilly, with 847m of ascent meaning that there'll certainly be some walking involved for most, but it remains inclusive with a generous 4 hour cut off for completion.
Click the link below to sign up
Sandstone Trail Half
The Sandstone Trail Half replaces the previous Sandstone Trail Races. The race has one start at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park which was the start of the previous 17 mile 'A' race. The race will finish at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre.
There is no parking at the start area so we recommend runners taking a place on our bus from the finish area to the start and collecting their car from the finish area after the race. Alternatively you can arrange your own drop off at the start area and collection at the finish area. The new finish area has tremendous facilities for runners and spectators including showers and a cafe.
Due to our responsibility to our marshals we have a 3 hour 30 mins cut off.
Sign up at the link below;
Open to Offas
Open to Offas is a long-established challenge walk in NE Wales, now held in August with three route options - 32 miles (50 km), 24 miles and 15.5 miles from Cilcain Village Hall. (GR SJ176652). Just inside N Wales, only 2 hours drive from Leeds or Birmingham.
All routes climb the Clwydian Hills to follow the Offa's Dyke Path over Moel Famau with a return via wooded countryside. The longer routes head over Moel Fenlli towards Llanarmon-yn- Ial. The views are outstanding, the terrain underfoot is excellent throughout.
The 15.5M route is in the SCH club off road championship.
Sign up at the link below
Dovedale Dipper
15M - The Dovedale Dipper is a challenging trail event for runners and walkers in the Peak District National Park. Based in the picturesque village of Hartington, there is a choice of distances on two great routes which explore a wonderful part of the white peak area.
Competitive runners will start in a mass start at 11:00 on the 15-mile course.
Walkers and non-competitive runners will be able to make use of the 'early start' option between 10:05 and 10:30 on the 15-mile course.
Sign up at the link below
Rudyard Lake - Race 6 - SMRC Summer Series
5.0M
Series Information: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series
Race Locations: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Client/Documents/Summer_Series_Locations_2025.pdf
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Biddulph Grange - Race 5 - SMRC Summer Series
4.0M
Series Information: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series
Race Locations: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Client/Documents/Summer_Series_Locations_2025.pdf
Sign up at the link below
Shutlingsloe - Race 3 - SMRC Summer Series
3.6M
Series information: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series
Race Locations: https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Client/Documents/Summer_Series_Locations_2025.pdf
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The Roaches - Race 2 - SMRC Summer Series
5.8M
Series Information; https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Cms/Spaces/INFORMATION/Summer+Series
Race Locations; https://www.staffsmoorlands-ac.co.uk/Client/Documents/Summer_Series_Locations_2025.pdf
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Alderford Lake Parkrun
The course is run on a mixture of trail paths and grass. Some sections of the course may accumulate mud, leaves and puddles after rain. Dependent on availability, marshals will be at key sections of the course, or signs will be in place.
Rainow 5
The Rainow 5 is a trail/fell race (FRA category BS) from the village of Rainow on the edge of the Peak District and tackles a hilly 5 mile route (751 ft ascent) taking in White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge – all on footpaths (8km; 229m). Teas and cakes served post race.
Sign up at the link below;
Llangollen Fell Race
The 17 Mile Route has around 3000ft of elevation, starting on the playing fields of Dinas Bran Leisure Centre, taking in the beautiful views across Trevor Rocks, Eglwyseg and Ruabon Mountain, making the long climb up to Cyrn Y Brain to see the mast and along towards Watkins Tower. With a quick refreshments stop after the famous Duck Boards you will pick up the Offa's Dyke and head along the beautiful Worlds End Trail back towards the finish.
https://www.llangollenfellrace.co.uk/
Sign up at the link below;
Kibblestone Clamber
Kibblestone Scout Camp, three laps of the steep ascents and descents, loved and hated in equal measures for the experience which is unique to our club.
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Cloud 9
Cloud Nine is a Scenic and Challenging course the majority of which is off-road. It follows a well marshalled route from Congleton to Bosley Cloud (1125') and back via the ancient Bridestone’s (c2000 BC)
Sign up at the link below;
Montane Delamere 10K Trail
The course is relatively flat with very few undulations, that is apart from the sting in the tail as you climb Old Pale in the final miles.
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Scott - Dirty Dozen - Cannock Chase
NOTE: Event moved 9th > 22nd Feb!
Quite simply it's a proper trail running event. We've got lots of hills (up and down), hard stone tracks, muddy single track sections and the "Ditch Of Doom" water section (dry route round for those made of sugar). The course we put together includes bits of everything whilst also taking runners off the beaten track.
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The Icing on the cake Half Marathon - Church Stretton
The return of one of the most epic half and full trail marathons to hit Shropshire, with runners tackling 13.1 or 26.2 miles on the beautiful Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd. The half marathon consists of one loop through beautiful rugged countryside, with marathoners having the bonus of seeing it all twice!
Sign up at the link below;