Trail Running calendar near Chorley 2026-2027

A short fell race from the field beside the Lantern Pike pub in Little Hayfield, running straight up Lantern Pike and back. Entry is on the day for seniors for a small fee and a separate shorter junior race follows the main event.

Smash Sherwood is a running event at Sherwood Pines Forest Park on 17 May 2026 offering 5k, 10k, 16k and a junior race with on-site parking, toilets and a café; finishers receive a medal and a t shirt.

A fixed, well marshalled 10.5 km race around Totley Moor starting and finishing at the Totley AC pavilion. The Category B medium route covers road, track and moorland with 440 m of climb and a 250 runner limit.

A Category AS fell race covering 3.5 miles and 1247 feet of ascent near Clitheroe. Enjoy a steep rocky climb up the Big Dipper followed by a social pasta supper at the local pub.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

A hill trail event in Cockermouth on 19 May 2026 featuring an adult multi terrain race and a new junior race with age specific distances and medals. The adult race is chip timed and includes a timed summit section.

An undulating single-loop trail of about 10.5 Kilometres through the parkland of Rudding Park, Harrogate, supporting Mind in Harrogate. The event features on-course water, distance markers, a finish goody bag and post-race food and music.

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.

A short, sharp fell race over 3 miles with 820 ft of ascent around Latterbarrow. The event takes place in May with junior and senior starts. Entry is available on the day.

Tackle a classic Pennine fell on Wed 20 May 2026 in Kildwick, starting at the White Lion. This punchy 6 km course with 245 m climb delivers steep ups, junior races and a friendly crowd; pre entry is available and parking is limited.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

A six mile out and back trail race near Rivington on 20 May 2026, organised by Horwich RMI Harriers. Registration is at the Rivington Tea Rooms and published entry fees include an administrative charge and a pay on the day supplement.

A 12 kilometre undulating trail race in Rodley, Leeds on 20 May 2026 featuring canal paths, Woodhall Hills and Calverley Woods with a unique split field where runners travel clockwise and anticlockwise on the same route.

An evening fell race around Carsington Pasture with views of the Peak District and Carsington Water. The 9.5 km route includes steep hills, rough pasture, footpaths and two road crossings and is held under FRA rules.

A backyard ultra at Hunters Greave in Leeds featuring repeated *4.167 mile* loops every hour until one runner remains. The mixed-surface course offers aid stations, camping and a Yorkshire goodie bag; this silver event can qualify winners f..

A point-to-point trail ultra of 32 miles through East Lancashire and the South Pennines that visits the four Panopticons art installations. The route gains about 4,700 ft and entrants receive a map and GPX file.

A 25.5 km out and back fell event in the Howgill Fells with 1500 m of ascent, three participation categories including a loaded option, waymarked route and manned checkpoints. Minimum age 18 and mandatory safety kit for unloaded entrants.

A traditional fell race of 7 miles (11.2 km) with 400 m ascent across Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott. Navigation and self-sufficiency are required, with three mandatory checkpoints, FRA B Medium rules and a 2 hour 15 minute limit.

Experience fell running at Sale Fell with races for all ages including a six mile senior route and various junior distances. Enjoy a chip timed event featuring trophies for top finishers and age category winners.

A 10km trail race around Nidderdale with start and finish at the Nidderdale Showground. The route crosses woodland and moorland, supports two local charities, and includes age categories, team prizes and spot prizes.