Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Test your endurance at Cannock Chase Forest with a choice of four distances on undulating trail paths. Enjoy a scenic woodland run in Staffordshire complete with bespoke medals and free photography for all participants.

Test your endurance at this 50 mile ultra marathon held under UK Athletics Rules. Runners must have completed a marathon to participate in this licensed trail event based in the United Kingdom.

Experience a trail run through the historic Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal Water Garden. Choose from 5km, 10km, or Half Marathon routes in this Canicross friendly event at a World Heritage Site.

Experience a 30 mile trail ultra through the beautiful Eden Valley and the edge of the Yorkshire Dales. This event features mixed terrain with 3000 feet of elevation for solo runners walkers and relay teams.

Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.

The Saddleworth Res's will take place in Mossley on Saturday 6 March 2027. You can run between 26 and 62 kilometers.

Experience a 50km trail loop from Hayfield through the scenic Peak District. This self-navigating ultra follows the Pennine Bridleway and local trails with full safety team support and eco-medals for all finishers.

The Pennine Bridleway PB18KM will take place in Hayfield on Saturday 20 March 2027. You can run 18 kilometers.

Experience an iconic 50 mile ultra marathon connecting Manchester and Liverpool. This UK Athletics sanctioned event requires previous marathon experience and offers a professional racing environment for endurance athletes.

Experience a historic off-road route through scenic moorlands and woodland trails on the Calderdale Way Ultra. Choose between 50 and 30 mile distances passing through traditional Yorkshire towns and villages.

A 50 mile ultramarathon licensed by the Trail Running Association and held under UK Athletics Rules. This event requires participants to be over 20 years old and have prior experience in organized marathon distance races.

Join a guided trail running weekend in the Yorkshire Dales to tackle the legendary 24 mile Three Peaks Challenge. Enjoy coaching, bunkhouse accommodation, and a social group atmosphere while summiting Pen-y-Ghent, Whernside, and Ingleboroug..

Experience a unique point to point race along scenic canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Birmingham. Run through the historic Coseley Tunnel and enjoy water stations hosted on traditional canal barges before finishing in Brindley Place.

A 100 mile ultra in Great Britain held on 25 and 26 September 2027, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD. Registration is indicated from 31 January 2026.

Take on a 38 mile ultra marathon from Lancaster to Wigan as part of the Myths and Legends series. This point to point race features a tracking system for all runners and awards a bespoke finisher medal.

Experience a 35.5 mile ultra marathon from Wigan to Tarporley as part of the Myths and Legends series. This single day challenge features a tracking supported route with bespoke medals for all finishers.