Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails will take place in Gwersyllt on Saturday 5 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped miles from the event centre and must find their own way back using no maps or GPS. Options include 6, 10 and 15 mile drops and optional live tracking.

A lapped run at Burrs Country Park on mixed trail with a seven hour limit. The first 50 entries receive a limited edition yellow Phoenix soft toy and all participants receive a medal.

Take on the Cardington Cracker, a 9 mile fell race near Church Stretton with 793 m of climb and breathtaking Border views. Pre entry only and limited parking mean early sign up is essential for this rugged, rewarding test.

A flagged Pennine fell race of about 6 miles with 500 m of climb across fields, moorland and rough tracks. Entry requires FRA mandatory kit and a minimum age of 18.

A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dr..

A festive trail event at Chasewater Country Park offering 10k, 5k and a junior run around the reservoir. Mostly flat compacted trails, prizes including best dressed fancy dress, and funds raised for Shelter.

Trail races along Offa's Dyke from Prestatyn seafront to summit finishes. Offers Half Marathon, Full Marathon and a 55.5 km Ultra with GPS tracking, coach travel options and a mandatory minimum kit list.

Run the Trail by Torchlight in Llangollen: an 8 km fell race over scenic starlit moor with about 244 m ascent. Bring a head torch and enjoy a lively night race open to runners aged 16 and over.

Trail races of 12, 19 and 32 miles take place at Otley Cricket Club on 12 December 2026. Entrants must be 18 or older; the event limits numbers to 100, uses trackers and provides checkpoints plus a finisher medal and event T shirt.

Moors The Merrier 21 is a scenic yet testing fell race of 21 miles across the South West Pennines from Hebden Bridge Golf Club. Expect moorland vistas, festive fun with a Santa hat and small gift tradition, plus post race hot meal.

Three looped routes around Holmfirth start and finish at Brockholes Village Hall, with options of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 mile loops. Entrants may do one or more loops in order and the event includes basic catering and a finish certificate.

Festive trail races at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield include a family 1 mile plus 5km and 10km options with canicross permitted on the longer distances. Live chip timing, medals and seasonal treats are provided to finishers.

Silent Night is a night-time, unmarked fell race to the 703 m summit of Chapelfell Top. The course is 6.6 km with 370 m ascent, requires navigation and strict, extensive mandatory kit.

A pre-Christmas trail on Moel Famau starting and finishing at Bwlch Penbarras, with a mystery route of 6 to 12 km revealed during the race and a Canicross event before the main pack. Finishers receive a mince pie and a festive medal.

A winter mountain ultra on 19 December 2026, the 38 mile circuit around Helvellyn starts and finishes at Askham and includes about 2000 m of ascent. The unmarked route requires navigation and entries are limited to 200 starters.

Run Fellrunner at Stoop at Penistone Hill near Haworth, an 8 km fell race with 250 m climb across the Pennine hills. Festive extras include a free Santa hat, Christmas prizes, a Curly Wurly for finishers and post race coffee.

Experience fast and furious junior fell racing through the old quarries of Penistone Hill. These short circuit races offer exciting scrambles for young runners from age six and up.