Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 231 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
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 social 8.5 km trail run in Hathersage for women and non binary participants, following riverside paths and Offerton Moor with mixed terrain and a steep uphill section.
A 12 km Yorkshire fell race across Castle Carr estate and surrounding moors near Hebden Bridge, licensed as a non GPS event with mandatory navigation and safety 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.
Lap-based off-road event in Cuerden Valley Park with 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, a six hour limit, aid station and finisher medals.
## A countryside trail race from Tideswell to Hay Cop and back, about 8.9 km long with 267 m of ascent.
Trail half marathon around Rivington, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School on 10 Oct 2026, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026, organised by Islamic Help to fundraise for sustainable water projects.
A four‑date cross country league in autumn 2026 with fixtures in Leigh, Manchester, Rossendale and Liverpool and club and individual entry options.
Cross country meeting MACCL Race 1 at Woodbank Park in Stockport on 10 October 2026, organised by the Manchester Area Cross Country League with chip timing and prize categories.
A 6.2 mile fell race (820 ft ascent) around Penistone Hill Country Park via Top Withins and Bronte Bridge; seniors over 18, £5 onsite entry and junior races with goody bags.
Approx 21.5 km off-road half marathon around the Goyt Valley with 760 m climb, marked route, mandatory fell kit and water stations; proceeds support Buxton Rotary.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 with lakeside and forest trails, marked routes, marshals, and two distance options.
An event in Manchester on 11 October 2026 offering vegan biryani to the first 50 entries and a memento medal for all participants.
A charity 10 km trail run through Ribble Valley on bridle paths and riverside footpaths, with proceeds to Chipping Football Club and a GPX route available.