Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

A licensed, timed five mile trail race through Smalley, Mapperley and Shipley Country Park with water stations, a race village and prizes. A separate one mile colourful fun run on the event field provides a finisher medal and limited places..

A looped trail event in Masham on the edge of the North Yorkshire Dales offering three hour and six hour options. The course is marshalled and signed with feed stations roughly every three miles and finishers receive a medal plus food and d..

A community organised fell race around Great Hucklow covering about 10 km with roughly 340 m of ascent. The route crosses moorland, fields and woods and finishes back at the school with flapjacks provided by the village.

A trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 5 July 2026 with a route via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal. The course is fully marked and marshalled with two aid stations and a finishers medal or tree optio..

Forest trail races at Cannock Chase on 5 July 2026 feature a half marathon and 10k through hilly woodland, available route maps, on-site parking, a bespoke medal and free race photographs.

A 24 km, 680 m ascent fell race from Garrigill that visits the summit of Cross Fell and the source of the River Tees, organised by local volunteers with proceeds to the Langwathby Air Ambulance and Garrigill Village Hall.

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.

Run through the scenic southern Peak District and Tittesworth Reservoir on rugged trails and moorland tracks. Choose between three distances and enjoy a chip timed race with stocked aid stations and a themed finisher medal.

Explore the scenic high ground around Matlock in this self navigated challenge for runners and walkers. Choose between 17 km and 35 km routes to support the Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

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.

An in person relay at Chirk Castle in Wrexham on 5 July 2026, organized by NSRRA. Online registration offers single entries or group entries for club members.

A trail running event in Dunsop Bridge on 5 July 2026 offering 10 km and 15 km routes, chip timing, medical cover and finisher medals. Entry fees and on the day details are published by the organiser.

Enjoy a flat 1.5 mile fun run along the Methley canal towpath in Leeds. This long running community event features medals for all finishers and a specific competition for local school teams.

Join the Stoodley Pike fell race at Todmorden on 7 July 2026 for a sharp 5 km challenge with 213 m of climb and stunning moorland views. On the day entries welcome for £5, minimum age 14; car sharing is requested.

Join the 20 Barriers fell race in Carnforth on Tue 7 Jul 2026 for a testing 8 km with about 160 m climb across classic Bowland terrain. Entry on the day is £10 and proceeds go to local charities; the race is UK Athletics insured.

Experience a scenic 9.9 km fell race featuring an 820 foot climb past the iconic Black Rocks to Cromford Moor. This marked trail course starts from Cromford Meadows and follows the canal towpath for a fast and varied circuit.

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.

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

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.