Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Tackle the Otley Chevin fell race on Wed 3 Jun 2026, a classic 3 mile challenge with 210 m of climb across rugged West Yorkshire terrain. Fast, friendly and fiercely competitive, this long running tradition welcomes runners aged 16 plus.

A local road running event in Bingley offering 5 km and 10 km options on 04/06/2026, organised by Its Grim Up North Running with published entry fees and participant feedback noting a friendly atmosphere.

Join the Kettlewell Anniversary Fell Race on Thu 4 Jun 2026 in Kettlewell, York Dales. Circa 8 km with a testing 550 m climb, this permit race is novice friendly and offers pre entry or on the day registration from the village hall.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

The Stickle Grind 650 is a vertical race in the Lake District. Runners tackle 650 meters of ascent over 2.4 kilometers to the summit of Harrison Stickle. The event finishes with live music at the iconic Lanty Slees Stickle Barn.

Trail races from Station Top, Otley on public footpaths with 51 km, 25 km and 16 km options plus a 50 km relay; mandatory kit, mapped routes, manned checkpoints and limited facilities at race HQ.

A technical 21 km trail run around Great and Little Langdale. The race, part of the Scafell Skyrunning Weekend, starts from the Lanty Slees Stickle Barn. It offers a fully marked course through a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Explore the southern Lake District on a looped route starting from Kendal. Choose from distances ranging from 10 km to 100 km, with full support and optional camping. New for 2026 are competitive categories for fast runners and hasty hikers..

Stanza Stones Summer Edition The Stanza Stones Summer Edition is a 50-mile ultra-marathon on a linear route from Marsden to Ilkley in the South Pennines. The course has over 6,800 feet of ascent and visits all six Stanza Stones, which are p..

Run the Divorce Day Defib Fundraiser this June with 8 mile, 16 mile or marathon routes along the Silkin Way, crossing the iconic Ironbridge. Expect varied trails, fancy dress and a welcoming community as you raise funds for a life saving de..

This inaugural 75-mile ultra follows the full National Forest Way from Alrewas to Beacon Hill. Runners navigate a mix of woodland, farmland, and steep climbs with six fully stocked checkpoints and medical support. The event includes free ph..

The Pen Y Ghent Fell Race kicks off the Yorkshire Dales Classics Series. This 12.2km AM category race features over 600m of climb, starting from Horton in Ribblesdale. Team entries are welcome.

The Wharfedale Trail Half Marathon is a 13.2-mile trail race with over 2,000 feet of ascent in the Yorkshire Dales. It starts and finishes at Wharfedale Rugby Club in Threshfield. Prizes over £800 are on offer, and all competitors receive a..

Trail runs from Coniston Sports and Social Club with 10k and 16k routes around Coniston Water and the Coppermines Valley. Well marked, marshalled trails, on-course water stations, live music, local food stalls and event t-shirts are availab..

A 50 mile point to point ultra across the South Pennines visiting six carved poem stones and Haworth. The route combines high moorland and valley sections with indoor checkpoints, live tracking and finishers mementos.

A BOFRA fell race at Kettlewell Cricket Field with junior and senior routes, on the day entry and a £3 car parking charge. The route climbs to a ridge, follows the skyline to a cairn, then drops quickly over a short scree section.

Classic Lake District fell race from Howtown Bobbin Mill, testing runners over 13.3 miles with about 1400 m of climb across rugged terrain. Entry is on the day for £8 and limited to 100 starters so arrive early.

Take on the Passing Clouds fell race in the Peak District on Sun 7 Jun 2026, a scenic but testing 15.7 km trail with 565 m of climb around Tittesworth Reservoir. Entry on the day from £9 for members, parking charges apply.

Trail marathon, half marathon and a mini 10k circle Coniston Water and Tarn Hows on marked, marshalled trails with wide fell views. The event village at Coniston Sports and Social Centre offers live music, food stalls, photographers and pri..

An 11 kilometre multi terrain trail run in Kirkby Malzeard, set within Nidderdale AONB and part of the village family fete. The event has Racecheck Gold Awards and includes marshals, way marking, chip timing and a handmade finishers medal.