Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

A Peak District trail race from Errwood Reservoir to the Cat & Fiddle Inn, offered over two distances with a ten minute VIP stop at the Forest Distillery. Finishers receive a distillery treat and luxury chocolates.

Trail runs at Raby Castle offer 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through parkland with woodland and lakes, live chip timing, on-site parking and finisher medals.

A trail half marathon and a 10k in Bronte Country on 20 September 2026, with a hilly single lap course, limited entry, and finish-line pie and peas plus a race memento.

Experience a multi terrain 10k run through the beautiful South Staffordshire countryside. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and homemade cakes in the heart of Brewood village square.

A weekend running event in Knaresborough on 20 September 2026 offering 10K and Half Marathon routes through scenic Yorkshire countryside. Finishers receive a jumble medal and hot food, with entry available online or on the day.

Wild Deer Events hosts the Cannock Chase Wild Trail on 20/09/2026 with trail runs over 10KM and 5KM; entry fees are listed from £22 to £26.

One More Lap for Kids' Village is an in-person team event on 20 September 2026 at Stowe Field in Lichfield. Team entries are listed as free and the event is organised by One More Lap.

A three-hour score-style fell race in Hayfield where competitors choose their own routes across Peak District hills and moors. Solo and pairs entries are accepted and mandatory safety kit must be carried.

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 Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.

A waterside trail event from the Punk Panther team that passes seven reservoirs near Otley, offered in three distances from 13 to 32 miles. Trackers, staffed checkpoints and mandatory kit rules are in place, and finishers receive a medal an..

An inflatable obstacle course event in York offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options with giant inflatables, music zones, a midway water station and finisher medals. Children 5 to 15 must run with a paying adult.

A 102 mile canal route around Manchester with 11 checkpoints and live GPS tracking. The event has a 30 hour overall cut off, mandatory safety kit, qualifying criteria and buckle awards for finishers.

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell race at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, featuring 258 m of climb, team entries and two junior categories. The event is licensed by the FRA under UKA rules.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.

A flexible 24 hour trail event at Leighton Hall where individuals, pairs and teams take turns on a 5.75 km woodland and trail loop. Live timing, camping for competitors, on-site catering and prizes for top performances and most time on feet..

Two marked trail races loop around Ladybower Reservoir and nearby hills in the Peak District. Races include chip timing, aid stations, free photos and a themed medal.

Trail runs across the 1,000 plus acre Harewood House estate with 5 mile, 10 mile and 15 mile options, live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and finishers receiving a medal and snack.