Trail Running calendar near Horwich 2026-2027

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

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.

Event Overview The Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn is a trail running event on October 31, 2026. It starts and finishes on the shores of Ullswater in Glenridding, within the Lake District National Park. The courses pass through ancient woodlan..

A timed 6-hour trail event in the scenic Linacre Reservoirs valley. Runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible on marked, well-maintained paths. Prizes go to those with the most laps, and every finisher earns a medal.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..

Run through the scenic trails of Newborough Forest and along Llanddwyn Beach on the Isle of Anglesey. The course offers peaceful pine woods, sandy paths, and coastal views towards Snowdonia. It's a professionally organized trail event with..

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.

The Striders Trail 5 returns for 2026 on 1st November, offering a 5-mile run on the club's favorite local trails. The event starts at the Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, with only 250 places available.

Experience a scenic trail run starting with a cruise across Ullswater, accompanied by live music. Choose between a 10k run or a 14k challenge, exploring the eastern shoreline. The event finishes with a festival atmosphere, local food, and m..

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.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

This trail running event circles the scenic Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs on a 6.7-mile loop. Participants can choose from four distances, all on well-marked, undulating paths. It's a cup-less race with feed stations, requiring runners to..

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

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 offering 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options on undulating, mainly off road trails with marshals, drink stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

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.