Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 315 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Category AS fell race on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen; 6 km with 305 m climb, held in memory of David Staff and raising funds for cardiac screening.
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 fell race near Hebden Bridge on 15 November 2026 across moorland with 420 m ascent, FRA-licensed and requiring mandatory kit and route navigation rules.
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 5.8 mile fell race around Marsden with 1,026 ft of ascent across slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy trails and reservoir views.
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.
A single-stage 200 mile ultramarathon on the GM Ringway around Manchester with live tracking, 10 checkpoints, strict mandatory kit and a 96 hour cut-off.
Indoor orienteering through a multi storey school with Long, Medium, Short and Novice courses, contactless SI controls and assembly in Price Hall.
Padfield Plum Fair fell race is a 5.5 mile event at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop on 22 November 2026 with online and on the day entry options.
Timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon runs around Heaton Park supporting Movember and men's health, with chip timing, medals and marked courses.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal.
15km trail race at The Griffin's Head in Altham on 22 November 2026, listed by Accrington Road Runners; entry fee £9.20.
Category AS evening fell race in Todmorden on 24 November 2026, based at the Hare and Hound Pub with compulsory head torches.
Timed laps along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park within a seven hour limit, with a handmade knitted bee and Phoenix medal; £2 from each entry goes to Ray's of Sunshine.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved poem stones and the village of Haworth.
Community running event at Alderley Park on 28 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, mixed road and trail routes, and post-race music and food.
Short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale featuring an 8.4 km route and 335 m climb, on the day entry, limited to 125 runners and registration at the Sycamore Inn.
A team relay in Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a hard flagged 10.7k course; compulsory kit, 120 team limit, entry £28 per team.