Trail Running calendar near Ashton-under-Lyne 2026-2027

A timed, multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park using a 5.3 km out and back course along the River Mersey. Runners can cover one lap up to an ultra within a seven hour limit and all participants receive a finishers' medal.

Run the 9.5 km Wincle Trout fell race in the Peak District, featuring a 320 m climb and a river crossing. The event is part of the lively Wincle Village Fete. A shorter 3 km junior race is also available.

A self-navigated fell run and challenge walk of 24 miles through Swaledale on 13 June 2026 with a 10 hour time limit. Minimum age 14 and those aged 14 to 17 must be accompanied by an adult.

The Yomp Mountain Challenge will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Saturday 13 June 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A two-day trail running weekend in Grizedale Forest with an eight hour relay and a 22 km race, plus camping, food vendors, talks and onsite facilities.

A new approx 12k off road race at Rother Valley Country Park on 13 June 2026, organised by Killamarsh Kestrels Running Club. Participants receive a mug and goody bag and have access to tea, coffee and cakes at the finish.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park, Wakefield with varied terrain and rolling hills. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older, and basic facilities such as refreshments and toilets are available on site.

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Sandwell Valley Country Park organised by Cancer Research UK, with wave starts, on-course obstacles and a finishers medal. Entry fees and a minimum fundraising target apply; participants must be 13 or older.

An evening trail run at Bodenham Arboretum on 13 June 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km options; mixed-terrain routes, online-only entry with limited places, and funds raised for local charity and scout group support.

A ten person relay following the Barnsley boundary across roads, tracks and footpaths, covering about 72 miles and 7,350 ft of ascent. Teams run individual legs, times are aggregated and results are announced by category.

A 5 kilometre colour run in Silsden supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, with seven paint stations, obstacles and a finishers' medal. The event is run over three laps on an undulating cross country course and includes parking and post-r..

A lapped trail event near Roche Abbey staged by Its Grim Up North Running. Loop options range from 6.7 miles to a marathon, with mixed surfaces, feed stations and a post race medal plus pub food.

Trail races from Chop Gate with three distances : Marathon (28), Half 16.5 and 10k 9.5. Entries limited to 330, mandatory safety kit is required and competitors must print route maps and navigate themselves.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

A 9.7 km fell race near Rochdale on 14 June 2026 with 396 m of climb, registration at Norden Bowling Club and a start 500 metres away. Pre entry and on the day entry are available and team results count the first three finishers.

A low level, family friendly 5k around Stenkrith Park and the Viaduct Walk near Kirkby Stephen. Dogs on lead are welcome, entry is £5 with under fives free, and food and music are available at Basecamp.

MacTuffX Manchester on 14 June 2026 pairs ten set strength movements with repeated runs over two distance options. Entries are available for solo athletes, doubles, and five-person relays; a LITE weight division and live leaderboard are pro..

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2026 covering 6.8 km with 305 m of climb around Lea Green, Matlock. Entry on the day is available for £7 and juniors may run free with the main race.

A midweek AM category fell race in the Howgills covering 13 km with 914 m ascent, run under FRA rules. Seniors must be 18 or over and carry mandatory kit; proceeds support local community groups and mountain rescue.