Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Two route options start and finish at Buxton Community School, taking participants into the western Peak District with checkpoints and refreshments. The event offers 26.2 and 14.3 mile courses, timed wristbands and some catering options.

A 35 miles circular ultra in North Yorkshire following the northern Ripon Rowel through trail, woodland and moorland, finishing with a downhill through Studley Royal deer park. Solo and relay options include stocked checkpoints and HQ facil..

A 15.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 490 m of climb, held at Curbar Primary School on 3 October 2026. Pre-entry is required and proceeds go to Curbar Primary School.

A 35 miles circular trail run from Studley Roger through Nidderdale AONB, with four staffed checkpoints, a 10 hour time limit, and relay teams of five covering five legs. Finishers receive a medal and a T-shirt.

A coastal off road race from Peasholm Park in Scarborough along the historic Cinder Track. Distances from 5K to marathon, water stations about every 3 miles, on the day bib collection and a Grim Bling finisher medal.

An uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, featuring mixed terrain and a summit finish above 550 m; transport back to town can be purchased on site.

A club organised 12 km fell race with about 490 m of ascent around Old Town, Hebden Bridge, including a flagged section through the private Castle Carr estate. Pre-entry is required and strict FRA kit rules apply.

A cross country race near Thorpe and Dovedale with a 4 3/4 mile main course featuring a Stepping Stones river crossing and a separate 1 1/4 mile Mini Dash for U12s.

A 21.7 km half marathon across Swaledale moors on 4 October 2026, starting and finishing at The Dales Bike Centre. The route uses moorland trods and hard packed tracks, includes mandatory kit and aid stations but no cups.

A roughly 42 km trail race across Swaledale and Wensleydale, starting near Grinton and finishing at the Dales Bike Centre. The route combines moorland tracks, pasture and short road sections, includes a self navigated Wensleydale loop, and..

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 traffic free one lap 5K through Roundhay Park that passes the lake and climbs to the Mansion House. Entries are limited to 300, chip timing is provided and finishers receive medals and individual prizes.

MacTuffX Brierley Hill on 4 October 2026 is a functional fitness race in Brierley Hill West Midlands featuring ten Xercises plus running across individual team and relay categories with a LITE weight option for lower loads.

Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.

An off-road running and walking event around the Charnwood countryside based at Nanpantan Scout Group HQ in Loughborough. Main route is about 10 miles; a 1 mile junior fun run is available with a small on-the-day entry fee.

A head-torch trail event around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options with on-course water, a medal for finishers, and a maximum field of 150 entrants.

The Darlington Trail Night Run will take place in Darlington on Wednesday 7 October 2026.

Ras yr Aran is a 10 mile fell race with 3100 feet of ascent plus a junior 3.25 km race for ages 11 and over. The lower route is marked but the upper fells are unmarked and require navigation and mountain awareness.

A six hour multi-lap off road event at Sence Valley Forest Park where participants complete 3.3 mile laps at their own pace, with canicross allowed and options for a medal or tree token.

A 10k evening trail race set entirely within the Kiplin Hall estate, with a marked course through formal gardens, woodland, grassland and lakeside paths. Finishers receive a hot drink and cake and there are trophies for top finishers.