Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 212 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A three hour fell running score event in the Peak District where competitors choose their own route and compete solo or in pairs for league points.
Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.
A category B fell race in Hathersage organised by Fat Boys Running Club, about 10 km with 355 m ascent, with separate junior 2 km and 3 km races.
A Category AS fell race of about 4.3 miles (7 km) with 1310 feet (400 m) of ascent around Thieveley Pike, on a flagged and marshaled course with on the day registration.
Trail running at Ladybower Reservoir on 26 September 2026 with 21K and 52K routes, marked courses, stocked aid stations and chip timing.
Pilsley Fell Race is a 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District with 290 m of climb and a separate 1.5 km junior race.
A category BM fell race of about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent around Waddington, marshalled and partially flagged with a trig point checkpoint and club prizegiving.
Trail Half Marathon and 10K through Delamere Forest with a canicross option, technical wooded trails, aid stations and eco measures.
A five mile trail race in Worsley on 27 September 2026, based at Beesley Green Community Centre with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options.
October 2026
A 20.3 mile walk or run around Thornbridge Outdoors in the Peak District with 850 m of elevation, checkpoints, age categories and proceeds supporting outdoor learning.
A 12 km (7 miles) Yorkshire fell race across Castle Carr estate, Midgley Moor and Warley Moor, FRA licensed and run as a non-GPS event with mandatory navigation kit.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
A category AL fell race of about 24 km with 1200 m ascent across Castle Carr estate and surrounding moors near Hebden Bridge, with FRA licensing and mandatory kit requirements.
Six hour timed trail event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half marathon or marathon distances while supporting the park.
An 8.9 km country race around Tideswell with 267 m of climb, passing Peters Stone and Hay Cop before finishing at Bishop Pursglove Primary School.
Trail half marathon around Rivington, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 Oct 2026, organised by Chorley Women FC.