Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Run on a historic railway trail through the Peak District. Choose between a half marathon or a 10k, with races on both Saturday and Sunday. The traffic free route passes through tunnels and over the famous Monsal viaduct.

The Nidderdale Way Ultramarathon will take place in Pateley Bridge on Saturday 24 October 2026.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile for non-locals, 10 mile, and 15 mile versions.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal offering distances from a 1 mile family friendly fun run to an ultra marathon. The flat, licensed course is marshalled and features themed medals and treats.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Tackle the Monsal Mash in the Peak District, a challenging 9.5 km fell race with 500 m of climb over technical and fast rough terrain. Advance entry and full kit required, teams of three welcome.

Event Overview The Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn is a trail running event on October 31, 2026. It starts and finishes on the shores of Ullswater in Glenridding, within the Lake District National Park. The courses pass through ancient woodlan..

A timed 6-hour trail event in the scenic Linacre Reservoirs valley. Runners complete as many 5 km laps as possible on marked, well-maintained paths. Prizes go to those with the most laps, and every finisher earns a medal.

Tackle the rolling trails of Derbyshire's Amber Valley. Choose between the 31-mile Amberaid ultra or the 20-mile Petit Raid, both offering scenic woodland paths and punchy climbs. Finishers earn a medal on this challenging, figure-of-eight..

The Striders Trail 5 returns for 2026 on 1st November, offering a 5-mile run on the club's favorite local trails. The event starts at the Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, with only 250 places available.

Experience a scenic trail run starting with a cruise across Ullswater, accompanied by live music. Choose between a 10k run or a 14k challenge, exploring the eastern shoreline. The event finishes with a festival atmosphere, local food, and m..

Run the November Nightmare in Telford from 1 to 8 November 2026 a unique eight day challenge where you can enter any single day or tackle them all. Daily courses of 8, 16 or 26.2 miles pass through Ironbridge and earn a medal each day.

A nighttime trail run through woods at Swinsty & Fewston Reservoir Car Park with looped courses of 3.3 miles and 6.7 miles. Undulating good trails, marshalled and signed routes, feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

This trail running event circles the scenic Fewston and Swinsty Reservoirs on a 6.7-mile loop. Participants can choose from four distances, all on well-marked, undulating paths. It's a cup-less race with feed stations, requiring runners to..

Challenge yourself on the Shepherds Skyline Fell Race in Todmorden, a rugged 10 km with around 350 m of climb featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a tough return climb. On the day entries only and mandatory fell kit is required.

Take on the Burley Moor Run in Burley in Wharfedale, a scenic 11 km (6.8 miles) test across moorland with 250 m of climb. Open to runners aged 16 plus, with entries available in advance or on the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

A dog friendly trail event at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs offering 3.3 mile and 6.7 mile loop options on undulating, mainly off road trails with marshals, drink stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Seagrave Wolds Challenge is a 16-mile personal journey through the Leicestershire Wolds. It's a non-competitive cross-country event with food stops and legendary apple crumble at the finish. Proceeds support local community charities.