Trail Running calendar near Deansgate 2026-2027

An 11.2 km multi terrain community race around Gnosall with a separate chip timed family fun run. The route passes canal towpaths, farmland and woodland and all finishers receive a technical shirt and finish line refreshments.

Experience an epic non-stop race along Britain's iconic Pennine Way. This expedition-style event offers multiple distances up to 268 miles, testing your endurance through breathtaking national trail landscapes day and night.

Experience an out and back trail race between Otley and Pateley Bridge. Choose from half marathon, 20 mile, or 32 mile distances along the scenic Six Dales Trail featuring local reservoirs and rolling hills.

The Ulverston Fell Race offers a challenging fell running experience on a new course for 2025, starting from Beckside Farm. Runners will tackle a 1.85-mile route with 540 feet of climb over Flan Fell. The event on 13th June 2026 caters to m..

Test your endurance at the Manchester Backyard Ultra where you must complete 4.167 miles every hour until only one runner remains. This out and back course at Giants Seat Scout Camp challenges runners to go beyond their limits.

A timed multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park on 13 June 2026 with laps of a 5.3 km out and back riverside course, a seven hour limit, vegetarian aid station options and a charity donation per entry.

Part of the annual Wincle Fete, the Wincle Trout is a 5 to 6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach with river crossings. The route changes each year with a different host farm and finishers receive a trout plus tea and cake.

Experience a historic 24 mile fell run or challenge walk through the scenic landscape of Swaledale. Participants navigate this 10 hour course starting from Reeth in an event held annually since 1979.

Experience the fells of the Upper Eden Valley with four distinct course distances ranging from 11 km to a 65 km ultra. Enjoy a professional mountain event featuring GPS tracking, basecamp camping, and routes through the scenic Northern Fell..

Experience a weekend of trail running in the Lake District featuring an 8 hour relay and a 22 km race through Grizedale Forest with camping and music.

Join a vibrant 5 km cross country color run in Silsden featuring seven paint stations and obstacles. This family friendly event supports Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and includes a finisher medal and post race entertainment.

Experience a scenic lapped trail race through South Yorkshire woodland and paths starting from a traditional village pub. Choose from four distances and enjoy a post race chip butty and bespoke medal.

Test your navigation skills on the North York Moors with 10k, Half Marathon, and Marathon trail races starting from Chop Gate. This self-navigated event features significant elevation and rewards finishers with a medal.

A fell running event in Edale featuring a 7.6 km course with 402 m of ascent and a finish on the Edale Country Day Field. Entry includes admission to Edale Country Day and entries close on Friday 12 June.

Tackle Knowl Hill near Rochdale in this 6 mile fell race with 396 m of climb across the South West Pennines. Open to adults, it is the final day of a three day series with prizes and finisher shirts for series completers.

The Out of Eden 5k is part of the volunteer-led Yomp Mountain Challenge in Kirkby Stephen. This event, with roots back to 1983, is known for its open fell terrain and raises money for local charities.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with a series of ten interval rounds. Choose between 400m or 800m distances in solo, double, or relay formats for a unique athletic experience.

Experience a 3.5 mile fell race in Accrington as part of the local Fell and Trail Series. This FRA licensed event offers competitive categories and starts from the Whitakers Arms.

Take on the Trevor Milner Riber Run on 16 June 2026 in Lea Green near Matlock for a scenic yet testing 6.8 km course in the Peak District with 305 m of climb. On the day entries available and juniors can join free in the main race.

Experience an 8 km trail race at Wirral Country Park as part of a summer competition series. Open to runners aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and series awards.