Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2026-2027

Experience a flat and fast run along the historic Rochdale Canal with distances ranging from 10km to 100km. Enjoy scenic towpaths and fully supported point to point courses through Yorkshire and Lancashire.

Experience a 20 kilometre circular trail race around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. This fully marked route features technical lakeshore trails and woodland tracks set against a dramatic fell landscape.

Experience the scenery of the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km trail races starting and finishing in Bakewell. Enjoy a waved start and celebrate your finish with a local beer and pudding at Thornbridge Brewery.

Experience a 25 kilometre fell race through the wild South Pennines featuring wooded valleys and pathless moorland. This community event starts on historic cobbles and supports local groups through a not for profit tradition.

Test your navigation skills in this Category A long fell race across the high and exposed terrain of the Edale Skyline. Experience is required for this unmarked course through potentially harsh winter conditions.

Prepare for the Montane Lakeland 100 with this 33 mile supported recce from Buttermere to Dalemain. The route features coach transport and medical support for confirmed race entrants.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

Experience a weekday trail run around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs under the stars. Choose from 5km, 10km, or half marathon distances with every finisher receiving a medal.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

Embark on a self supported 300km ultra race following the famous Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. Experience three National Parks and 6500m of ascent in this epic trans-country crossing.

Cross the Lake District National Park on this 100km ultra following the iconic Coast to Coast route. Experience 3500m of ascent from St Bees to Shap with professional support and aid stations along the way.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

A surprise-distance trail run at Bwlch Penbarras with an earlier Canicross start; organisers reveal the last kilometre. The marked, marshalled course is 6 to 12 kilometres across hilly terrain and includes a chocolate treat and a finishers'..

Experience a unique traffic free run through railway tunnels and across the Monsal viaduct in the heart of the Peak District with choices of 10k and half marathon distances.

Explore the Llanberis to Ogwen Valley leg of the Paddy Buckley Round with this guided 15 km mountain run featuring 1,830m of elevation gain across the Glyders in North Wales.

Experience an 11 km trail run through the spectacular scenery of Swaledale and Fremington Edge. This marked course features technical trails and mining hushes with a scenic finish along Arkle Beck.

Enjoy an out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Choose between six, ten, or thirteen miles of scenic trails and paths with legendary post race refreshments at the village hall.

The DalesRunner 20 is an 18.3 km hilly trail run near Reeth, featuring steep climbs and technical descents on single-track paths. Mandatory kit is required for this fully marked course, which includes post race refreshments. The event is li..

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.