Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

Looped trail event in Masham on 5 July 2026 offering 3 hour and 6 hour options where runners complete as many laps as they can within the time limit. Trail and road terrain, feed stations, marshals, a bespoke medal and post race treats.

A community organised fell race in Great Hucklow with a roughly 10 km, 6 mile route and about 340 m of ascent across Dark Peak and White Peak. The course uses village tracks, moorland and cloughs and finishes with flapjacks and volunteer su..

A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall and the Gritstone Trail, with a fully marked route, two aid stations, electronic timing and parking included in the £36 fee. Finishers can choose a medal or a tree planting option.

Forest races on hilly woodland trails in Cannock Chase offering a half marathon and a 10k in a summer schedule, with route maps, parking on site, a bespoke medal and free photographs.

Experience a traditional Lakeland gala race featuring a steep 2.3 km course with 300 meters of ascent. This event offers technical fell running for both seniors and juniors at the New Dungeon Ghyll Gala Field.

Trail races of 10K, 22K and 50K around Tittesworth Reservoir and the southern Peak District, with waymarking, marshals, stocked aid stations, chip timing, a themed medal and a discounted event T-shirt option.

Matlock Skyline Challenge on 5 July 2026 offers two unmarked off road routes from Matlock, raising funds for Derby Mountain Rescue Team. Routes traverse high ground, villages, meadows, moorland and woodland.

Fell race on 5 July 2026 around Skiddaw in the Lake District, based at Keswick Cricket Club. The course is 15.4 km with 960 m of ascent and entry on the day is accepted for a fee of £10.

A trail running event at Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 with fully signed 10K and 15K routes, chip timing and aid stations. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and technical t shirt; medical support and parking are included.

A short 5 km fell race at the Langley Village Fete in the Peak District, featuring about 198 m of climb and on the day entry with a £5 fee; places are limited to 60 and parking in the village may be busy.

A flat 1.5 mile towpath fun run in Methley, Leeds on 7 July 2026, organised by Rothwell Harriers to raise funds for the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Medals and chocolate for all runners, a schools shield competition and post race community activi..

A short fell race to Stoodley Pike in Todmorden covering 5 km with 213 m of ascent. Part of Todmorden Harriers Summer Series, entry on the night is £5 and proceeds support local causes.

A five mile country route around Carnforth on field paths, trails and a canal towpath. Entry is on the night only with a £10 fee and all profits support the Kent Estuary Youth Project.

A 9.9 km fell race around Cromford Meadows with a mid-race climb past Black Rocks to a trig point on Cromford Moor, mostly on good trails and finished along the canal tow path. Entries are online only and the field is limited.

Experience a traditional FRA category AS fell race in Grasmere featuring a 7.4 km course with 700 m of elevation. This 150 runner event offers a direct ascent to Seat Sandal and a flagged descent through the Cumbrian fells.

A marked high moor fell race of about 7 miles with 366 m of climb in the South/West Pennines on 8 July 2026. Registration is at the Packhorse Inn car park, pre entry is via SiEntries and on the day entry may be limited to 120.

A 6.7 km fell race around the Stiperstones from Snailbeach with 375 m of ascent, steady climbs and mixed descents. Entries are available by pre-entry or on the evening and proceeds support local charities and Natural England.

Take on the Borrowdale School Bash up Bessyboot in the Lake District: a short but fierce 5.2 km with 456 m of climb, offering stunning fell views and a real challenge. Entry on the day, with beer and a burger for every finisher.

Experience an undulating 6.4 mile multi terrain course through rural landscapes. This chip timed race starts and finishes at the Royton Cricket Club with full facilities available for all participants.

A single 8 km fell race near Llanferres with 366 m of ascent and partial route markings. Entry is by payment of £4 on the day and entrants must be over 16.