Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

Hardmoors White Horse at Sutton Bank on 9 May 2027 offers three trail distances with published ascent and time limits. Competitors must carry mandatory kit, navigate with supplied maps and GPX files, and use their own cup at checkpoints.

A parkland running event in central Preston on 9 May 2027 offering 10K, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a six hour limit. The looped course runs through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve.

A brewery-to-brewery 50 km ultra through Nottinghamshire villages with checkpoints every 6-8 miles, solo or paired entry options, finish-line food and tap room access, and a commemorative pint glass for finishers.

A Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course at Braunstone Park on 15 May 2027 combining grass and path with climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, participants must be 13 or older and there is a minimum fundraising target of £50.

A circa 13.2 mile trail half marathon around Black Hambleton and Silton Woods near Osmotherley on 16 May 2027, limited to 50 entries with a four hour limit, mandatory safety kit and pre-event GPX and map provided.

Experience 32 miles of East Lancashire trails on this point to point ultra marathon visiting four unique Panopticon art installations. Enjoy a scenic journey through the South Pennines with 4700 feet of elevation gain.

A single stage 160 mile trail ultramarathon along the Cleveland Way and Tabular Hills with over 7000 m ascent and a 50 hour limit. Entries are capped at 60, all runners must have motorised support and trackers are included.

Three trail races along the final sections of the Heart of Wales Line on 29 May 2027, finishing at Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre. Distances are 50, 26 and 16 miles, with baggage transfer, checkpoints, parking and train access to start p..

A 24 hour trail challenge in Edale on a fixed half marathon loop (23.3 km, 977 m ascent per loop). Runners repeat the loop after an initial clockwise lap, self-manage transitions and entry is limited to 50 participants.

A four day running festival in Tameside, Oldham and Glossop on 17 June 2027. It features four consecutive runs across country parks, moorland and town streets, with distances from a 10 km trail to a half marathon and a 7 mile town race.

A hilly six mile fell race on Friday 18 June 2027 starting in Stalybridge and running up to the Trigg point on Hobson Moor. It is the second event in The Tour and lists single event and Tour entry options.

A midsummer trail event in Hebden Bridge offering two 50k routes in Lancashire or Yorkshire or a figure of eight 100k that links both routes and crosses moorland, parkland and several towns.

A trail Half Marathon and 10k at Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 26 June 2027, featuring waterside and countryside routes. Entries include chip timing, photos and a themed medal, with marked trails, marshals and a GPX route file.

An 8 hour looped event at Lyme Park where runners cover as many 5 km laps as they can. The mixed terrain course features a single aid station, chip timed laps, a bag drop and a strict 8 hour cut off.

A guided trail running weekend in Horton in Ribblesdale tackling the Yorkshire 3 Peaks over a 38.6 km route with 1585 m ascent. Includes bunkhouse accommodation, guided runs and an optional 10 km recovery loop on the Pennine Way.

A point to point half marathon along canal towpaths from Wolverhampton to Brindley Place in Birmingham, featuring a 360 metre tunnel, time trial wave starts and floating drink stations every 3 miles.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cutoff. The course crosses ridgelines and classic Lake District features with GPS tracking, manned checkpoints and ITRA UTMB ranking points.

A technical sky race on 17 July 2027 around the Helvellyn Massif, covering 28 km with 2700 m ascent and hands on rock sections. Entry requires minimum age 19 and verified mountain running and climbing experience.

Mountain trail races in Eryri Ogwen Valley with three distances, marked technical routes and mountain leader support. Event village services, on course aid and chip timing are provided, with information available in English and Welsh.

An eight hour loop event at Rivington Pike where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can on mixed road and trail terrain with about 204 m elevation per lap. Results list laps completed, total distance and elapsed time.