Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and 15k on 31 October 2026 from Glenridding, with marked, marshalled routes through woodlands and fell foothills. Courses have varied terrain; competitors must carry their own water and may need compulsory kit in bad..

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Full and half marathons around Gargrave, North Yorkshire, on a looped multi-terrain course that visits the Broughton Stone Circle. Volunteer run and non-profit, funds raised support attendance at the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

Experience a spooky Halloween trail run through Delamere Forest by head torch. Choose between 10km and Half Marathon distances on a reflected course featuring a festive fancy dress theme and glow in the dark medals.

An evening Halloween 5k at Herons Reach, Blackpool on 31 October 2026 featuring a multi-terrain park route with themed sections, compulsory head torch, glow-in-the-dark finisher medals and age-category awards. Pre-booking is required and fe..

Trail races of **half marathon** and **10K** distances through Newborough Forest and Llanddwyn Beach, with coastal views over the Menai Strait; the event is organised by Always Aim High Events and tickets are currently sold out.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, organised by St Helens Striders. Places are limited to 250; registration opens 1 December 2025 and closes 29 October 2026.

A trail running event at Ullswater on 1 November 2026 offering 10k and 14k routes with boat transfer to the start, compulsory weather kit and time limits, plus an event village with local food traders and live race coverage.

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

Mere Sands Mile is an inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 featuring a timed one mile on mostly flat woodland trails and an optional 2.5 km social run with on-site café and facilities.

A nighttime trail run near Otley with looped woodland courses of about 3.3 or 6.7 miles on undulating, well-marked trails. Feed stations, on-course marshals and a bespoke finisher medal; parking and public toilets at the car park.

A TRA-licensed trail event around Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs featuring an undulating 6.7-mile loop and multiple race distances. The course is waymarked and marshalled, with aid stations, on-site facilities, and a bespoke finisher medal.

A Category BS fell race of 10 km with about 350 m of ascent in Todmorden on 7 November 2026. The course is fast and muddy with a steep descent off Stoodley Pike, on the day entry is £5 and the minimum age is 16.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

A dog friendly trail event at Swinsty and Fewston reservoirs on 7 November 2026 offering looped 3.3 and 6.7 mile routes on mainly off-road trails with refreshments, marshals, and finisher medals.

A 6 mile out and back fell race with 1900 feet of ascent around Rhobell Fawr, starting and finishing at Llanfachreth village hall. It opens the Meirionnydd Winter Race Series and requires full WFRA kit and fell shoes.

An annual November trail race organised by Billinge Running Club on a mapped, marshalled **5-mile** route over varied, sometimes muddy terrain. Registration and bag drop are at The Delph Tavern with parking at Up Holland High School.