Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

The Cheshire 100 Ultra Run follows the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich and is organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entry is open to those over 20, with route guidance, checkpoints, support options and a 36 hour time limit.

Experience an authentic mountain marathon in the northern fells covering 26.4 miles and five Wainwright summits. This circular route from Caldbeck features 5875 feet of elevation and is open to both experienced runners and walkers.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A six day, multi stage 380 km ultra across the spine of Wales with unmarked navigation and about 17,400 m of ascent. Two day Dragon's Fire and Dragon's Tail options cover the northern and southern sections respectively.

Enjoy a Peak District fell race at Oxspring Playing Field, a punchy 6.2 km course with 190 m of ascent through scenic terrain. On the day entries welcome for a modest fee and the event is part of an eight race series.

A trail 5k at Clowbridge Reservoir on a route off the Pennine Bridleway, part of a three-race autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two-lap course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m elevation.

A fully marked 100 Miles ultramarathon from South Wheatley into Sherwood Forest and back along the Chesterfield Canal. The race offers well stocked aid stations, drop bags, one pacer from about 50 miles and a 30 hour cut off.

A guided mountain run across the 15 Welsh 3,000 ft peaks in Snowdonia on 12 September 2026. Roughly 30 miles with 4,000 m of ascent, it includes guide support, transport to the start, a support vehicle and food stations.

A 100 km circuit around Leeds along the Leeds Country Way footpaths, mainly rural and about 80% trail. The route is waymarked, supplied as a GPX, and includes checkpoints with food, water and a finishers medal.

The world's largest inflatable obstacle course is coming to Bakewell in 2026. This 5k course is bigger and bouncier, promising a fun day out. Participants will tackle a series of inflatable obstacles.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with a range of trail races from 12km to 110km. This event offers single and multi stage options through iconic ridgelines and moorland trails for runners and walkers.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

Experience a traditional Long A fell race across the Northern Fells of the Lake District starting from Hesket Newmarket. Tackle a challenging 36 km loop visiting major summits including Blencathra and Skiddaw.

An out and back fell race of about 17.1 km with 560 m ascent across Upper Teesdale, running parallel to the River Tees and starting and finishing at Holwick. Entrants must be 18 or older and carry navigation and weather kit.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail race around Lake Windermere with a 24 hour time limit. Open to runners and walkers, the low level route includes five feed stations, GPS support and a halfway bag drop.