Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Kick off the year with the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon on 3 January 2026, a scenic out and back on undulating woodland and trail paths. Enjoy a Wolf Moon medal at the finish plus cake and hot drinks by a cosy campfire.

Join the Deepdale Dash, a charity 5 mile trail in Barnard Castle supporting St Teresa's Hospice on 3 January 2026. Enjoy riverside paths, woods and technical trails with boggy sections; bring trail shoes and a reusable bottle.

County cross country at Kelsall Equestrian Centre on 3 January 2026 featuring races from under 11 to senior and veteran, all competing for individual and team county titles. A must attend for Cheshire clubs seeking tough racing and team glo..

Celebrate winter cross country at the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Championships at scenic Rotherby Lodge Farm on 3 January 2026. Races for ages 9 to masters across varied distances make it perfect for club rivalry and muddy fun.

Explore the middle section of the LAW75 on 3 January 2026 with NAV4, covering about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Open to all, limited to 12 places; entry £30.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Race 3 of the PECO Cross Country League takes runners to West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026 for an undulating single lap of about 4.5 to 5.0 miles. Club teams race in men's and ladies divisions with HQ at The Dalesman.

Moonriver is a nighttime fell race in Dovedale valley starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe, offering a scenic but testing 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb run under headtorch light. The FRA licensed event fills fast so full kit and a spare h..

Explore over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland at Harewood House on January 10 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with chip timing and finishers medals plus Wild Deer merch.

Tackle the Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 in Slaidburn, a rugged 13 mile route with 2,000 ft of ascent across trails, tracks and bogs. Expect winter conditions, mandatory kit and a warm finish while supporting local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra is a tough winter 42 mile trail challenge on 10 January 2026 around the wild Bowland fells, starting and finishing in Slaidburn. Expect 1,700 m of ascent over trails, tracks and bog with hearty aid stations and a finishers mea..

Join Round Sheffield Run Winter in Endcliffe Park for a multi stage trail enduro with 11 timed stages across scenic parkland. Warm up afterwards with hot food, mulled wine, a heated marquee, a DJ and a finisher medal.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Join the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 for scenic towpath and park runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and Aireville Park, with distances from 5 km to ultra. Finishers receive a bespoke medal plus sweets, chocolate and c..

The Trigger Fell Race is a tough 33 km fell run across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder from Marsden to Edale in the Peak District, climbing 1650 m. Entries are limited and profits go to Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Explore Cannock Chase in this 26.5 km off road fell race from Milford Hall Cricket Club, featuring scenic trig point navigation. The unmarked course tests route finding and stamina, with post race refreshments at the club.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Orienteering at Beverley Westwood on Sunday 11 January offers runnable common land, small woods and some climbs across courses for all abilities from White to Brown. Golf greens are out of bounds and dogs are welcome under control.

Take on winter fell at Giggleswick School on 11 January 2026 with a testing 6.2 km course and 135 m of climb to challenge your trail legs. Advance entry via Helm Hill is required and juniors are welcome to join shorter races.