Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Experience a 10km multi terrain adventure run featuring cargo nets, monkey bars, and a legendary water slide. Join the festivities in Holme village for a weekend of obstacle racing and family fun on the edge of the Lake District.

Races run from Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal, including a 3.5 mile tunnel. Four distances from 5k to marathon with feed stations roughly every three miles and marshals along the route.

The Lakeland Trails Ultra offers four scenic distances through the Lake District, from a 100k midnight adventure to a 14k trail run. All routes are fully marked and supported with feed stations. The event includes professional photos and fi..

Trail distances of 10K, half (13.1 mi) and full marathon (26.2 mi) on the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley, with waymarked routes, aid stations, a medal, marshals and a cake competition.

Take on the New Embsay Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul: a punchy 2.5 mile course with 195 m of climb through the Yorks Dales. Part of the village fete, enjoy entertainment and refreshments and easy on the day entry for a fun community challenge.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

A point to point endurance event over the classic Lyke Wake route of just over 40 miles, run on a handicap basis. Participants must be 21 or over, carry mandatory navigation and safety kit, and pass pre event and random kit checks.

Phoenix Blaze is the second race in a 2026 Summer Series at Hardy Farm on 11 July 2026, featuring timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course so participants can complete distances from 5 km up to ultra within a seven hour limit.

A guided recce of the Helvellyn to Ambleside LiAD section covering around 11 miles with about 6000 feet of ascent. NAV4 tutors cover navigation, kit, nutrition and route tactics, with transport via the local 555 bus and places limited to 12..

A 11.1 km trail race at Stonyhurst College on 11 July 2026 that follows woodland tracks, river paths and historic bridges linked to the landscapes behind The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. Entry includes a medal, race swag and chip timin..

Experience a traditional fell race in the West Pennines with the Baildon Canter. This event features a 5 km senior course and multiple junior races held alongside the local Carnival.

A roughly 17 mile self navigated circular route from Parwich in the Derbyshire Dales with about 2,000 ft of ascent. The event features three aid stations, a collect and deliver Quest, mandatory kit and a six hour cut off.

Peak Forest Fell Race is a 9.7 km fell race in the Peak District on 12 July 2026, with 247 m of climb. Advance entries are available and registration on the day costs £10, with signposted parking and post-race refreshments.

Race a steam train on this unique 11-mile point-to-point trail run from Bury to Rawtenstall. Spectators can ride the train to cheer you on. Every finisher gets a medal and T-shirt.

Ludlow10 on 12 July 2026 offers a half marathon, 10k and 5k around Ludlow with quiet lanes and off road sections on Whitcliffe Common. Routes feature undulating terrain and a steep ascent known as the Donkey Steps.

Experience a scenic 5 mile multi terrain race through the woodland trails and grassy paths of Arrowe Park. This chip timed event offers a flat course with gentle undulations and includes a bespoke medal for all finishers.

Trunce 6 in Oxspring on Mon 13 Jul 2026 is a testing 6.2 km Peak District race with about 190 m of climb from Oxspring Playing Field, main race for 16 and over. Enter on the day for £3 and juniors over 10 can run a 3 km race for £1.

A summertime off road race of about 5 miles along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club. The event uses chip timing, provides finish mementos and shares profits with local charities.

Gather a team of three for a relay race through the undulating trails of Golden Acre Park in Leeds. This evening event is open to UKA affiliated club members competing across multiple age and gender categories.

Experience a scenic 8 km trail run at Wirral Country Park as part of a competitive summer series. Open to those aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and rewards for series consistency.