Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 283 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Trail races in Hartington on 1 November 2026 offering 8.4 km and 16.4 km routes plus local cheese samples and a Hartington Cheese Shop goodie bag.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 with a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run, on mostly flat scenic trails.
A 13 km social trail run in Glossop for women and NB participants, with two pace groups, hilly terrain, dogs welcome, and donation tickets supporting a Community Fund.
A 10 km Category BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m ascent, run on a fast muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike.
A 5 mile marked trail race across Greater Manchester, West Lancashire and Merseyside featuring woodland trails, climbs including Sheep Hill, marshals and post race refreshments.
A 13.5 mile fell race with 1300 ft ascent around Calderdale, starting and finishing at the Hinchliffe Arms and visiting six checkpoints on moorland and the Pennine Way.
A 15 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 near Meerbrook with 3,700 feet of ascent across ridges, forest and a river ford, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit.
Timed multi distance event at Hardy Farm on a flat riverside towpath with a Lucky Dip for classic medals and a vegetarian aid station supporting T1 Diabetes Research.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington starting and finishing in Lymm, open to solo runners, pairs and four person relays with three checkpoints and finish support.
A five-hour backyard-style running event on a fast, flat 3km loop through Salford Quays with live timing, a DJ, on-site facilities and spectator and afterparty options.
Match Two of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place at Sherdley Park on 14 November 2026, forming part of the 2026/2027 MACCL season.
David Staff Memorial Race is a 6 km fell race in Sunnyhurst Woods, Darwen, with 305 m of climb; entries are online and proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the Young.
A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.
A 9.3 mile (15 km) fell race on Wadsworth moors with partial course marking, FRA licensing, mandatory safety kit and limited parking.
An 8 km night race around Hathersage with 320 m climb, limited to 250 entries; head torch and FRA kit required, £8 race only or £20 with supper and talk.
A licensed AL Fell Race from Barley covering 27 km with 1473 m climb, requiring navigation skills and mandatory safety kit; cut offs at CP4 and CP6 are enforced.
A 5.8 mile fell race around Marsden, mixing slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy trails and reservoir views, with start and finish at Marsden Cricket Club.
A two-day late autumn trail weekend in Edale covering White Peak and Dark Peak routes with 43 km, 50 km or both days totaling 93 km.