Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

A muddy 5k obstacle course at Thornes Park on 12 June 2027 where participants climb, crawl and slide over varied terrain. Wave starts run every 15 minutes and the event has a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A 5-6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings, held alongside the Wincle Fete in June; the route changes with each host farm.

A three-day mountain running weekend around Kirkby Stephen with six events from a 65k ultra to a family 5k, plus catering, music and camping.

A chip-timed, England Athletics licensed multi-terrain 11.2 km race around Gnosall countryside, starting and finishing at the Gnosall Family Sports Club, plus a separate chip-timed Family Fun Run with 1 km and 0.5 km options.

A continuous 108 mile Mountain Rescue Team race along the Pennine Way for active MRT members, running from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour time limit and significant ascent across upland terrain.

A community 5K run through Stenkrith Park and over the Millennium Bridge in Kirkby Stephen on 13 June 2027. The event includes a warm up at Basecamp, food and music and donates proceeds to the Northern Viaduct Trust.

A colourful 5 kilometre cross country run in Silsden raising funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice, featuring paint stations, obstacles, a medal and after event music and food.

A colourful, timed event at Sherwood Pines where runners have six hours to complete as many 6.168 km laps as they wish, with prizes and rainbow-themed features.

Evening 5 km and 10 km trail races through Wentworth Castle Gardens' parkland and woodland, canicross friendly with chip timing and onsite parking.

A Peak District fell race on 16 June 2027 covering 6.8 km with 305 m climb; entry on the day available for £7 and juniors aged 16 to 18 can race free.

A hilly 6 mile fell run on 18 June 2027 from Stalybridge to Trigg point on Hobson Moor, organised as the second event in The Tour near Copley Recreation Centre.

A split-course ultramarathon offering two 50 km loops or a full 100 km across Lancashire and Yorkshire, with mid-way support, vegan-friendly checkpoints and GPS timing.

A 51 mile mountain and trail race in Southern Snowdonia with 2,898 m ascent, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 20 hour cut-off.

A 24 hour community run and solidarity weekend in Meersbrook Park combining continuous running with films, a mass sing, a Palestine Voices Tent on prisoners, lanterns, family activities and fundraising for Palestine charities.

Inflatable obstacle fun run in Leeds on 19 June 2027 with giant inflatables, music zones, medals and distance choices from 2.5k to 15k.

Trail races of 22k, 13k and 8k around the Harewood House estate with woodland sections, Eccup Reservoir views and chip timing.

Trail race day at Chop Gate on 20 June 2027 offering 28, 16.5 and 9.5 distances with downloadable maps, mandatory kit and a 350 runner limit.

A looped run at Hardwick Hall on a 6.03 km circuit where finishing one lap earns a medal, including a 48 cm heavy finishers medal or a standard-size option.

An evening five mile trail run at Bolton Abbey Estate on the Summer Solstice supporting Sue Ryder with both on site and virtual options.

A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.