Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

Across the Cynllaith Hillwalk on 23 May 2026 offers 10-mile and 16-mile waymarked routes from Trefonen, across fields, woods and moorland, with checkpoints at Llansilin and Craig Sychtyn and finish on the Offa's Dyke National Trail.

A free, annual ANDYSMANCLUB gathering on 23 May 2026 to complete the Yorkshire 3 Peaks from Holme Farm Campsite. Rapid Relief Team will provide drinks and a hot breakfast after the first peak; camping and parking are available on site.

MacTuffX Blackburn on 23 May 2026 offers solo, doubles and relay formats over ten repeated 400m or 800m laps. Entrants must be 18 or older and fees vary by category.

Trail half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026, featuring steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross options, and finisher medals plus post race refreshments.

A short, classic fell race in Coniston featuring a steep climb and a rapid descent over scree. The 1.6 km course is a BOFRA Championship counter, with categories from Under 9 to Seniors. Parking is available nearby for a fee.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

Enjoy a lively 6.5 km hill run on Mynydd Myfyr near Oswestry with mixed terrain and 150 m of climbing, supporting Trefonen Hill Walk Weekend. Entry on the day welcome; scenic views and prizes make it a rewarding spring challenge.

Choose your own distance on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. This timed event gives you 7 hours to run as many laps as you like, from a single lap to an ultra. Every participant earns a finisher's medal.

Tackle a scenic 4.5 mile fell race with 305 m of climbing around Bamford in the Peak District on Monday 25 May 2026. Part of the lively Bamford sheepdog trial festival, the event pairs fast trails with rural festivities and offers pre entry..

Bowley Hill Race is a senior only fell event on Mon 25 May 2026 near Great Harwood, England, covering 8.8 km with 300 m ascent. Pre entry and day entry are available and the race holds a UK Athletics permit with FRA insurance.

Test yourself at the Stanhill Fell Race in Lancashire. Participate in this 4.5 mile fell run through Oswaldtwistle as part of the local Accrington Fell and Trail Series.

Experience the inaugural Bluebell's Revenge fell race featuring an 8.9 km figure-of-eight course around the Chevin. This FRA-licensed event offers 315 meters of climbing and concludes with social food and drinks at the Bluebell Inn.

A social run at Bowdon Rugby Club on 30 May 2026 that combines a 5 km course with drink stations and obstacles. Drinks are provided during the course and participants must be 18 or over.

The Yorkshire Weekend Saunter Series in Bingley offers scenic weekend trail races on 30 May 2026 with choices of 5K, 10K and a half marathon. Finisher medals and postrace food are provided and entry is available online or on the day.

Test your endurance in the heart of the Peak District with 55 km or 101 km ultra-trail routes. Experience a mix of high moors and river valleys starting from the historic Bakewell Showground.

Category A fell races from Seathwaite with two routes covering 18 miles with 6000 ft climb and 10 miles with 3000 ft climb; navigation, map and compass skills and appropriate kit are required.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

A track based endurance event at Woodbank Park offering 6, 12 and 24 hour options where runners complete repeated 400 metre laps. Chip timed results and a finisher medal are provided, with onsite aid and indoor facilities.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A weekend of off-road events at Grasmere Showground with trail races from short family runs to a marathon, a 24 hour looped ultra for solo or relay teams, and an OMM Lite Trail Quest focused on map and compass navigation.