Trail Running calendar near Prestwich 2026-2027

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

Experience a unique navigation challenge where you are blindfolded, dropped at an unknown location, and tasked with finding your way back to Manchester without GPS or maps.

Tough Mutter is a unique obstacle course race for dogs and their owners set in the North Yorkshire countryside. Choose between 5km or 10km routes featuring mud, water, and dozens of obstacles designed for you and your dog.

Celebrate Halloween along the scenic Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances ranging from a family-friendly one-mile fun run to an ultra-marathon on a flat trail course.

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 six hour lapped trail event at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete 5km laps and aim for the highest lap count. The course is fully marked with checkpoint food and drink, medals for finishers and prizes for the most laps.

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Experience a full or half marathon through the scenic Yorkshire Dales around Gargrave and Skipton. This event takes participants to the Broughton Stone Circle while raising funds for the World Scout Jamboree.

Experience a spooky Halloween trail run through Delamere Forest by head torch. Choose between 10km and Half Marathon distances on a reflected course featuring a festive fancy dress theme and glow in the dark medals.

Join the Striders Trail 5 for a run through the scenic paths and trails of St Helens. This event offers a limited number of places for runners aged 15 and over starting from the Sankey Visitors Centre.

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.

Experience a friendly canicross event through the scenic woodland trails of Mere Sands Wood. Join a supportive community for a timed one mile run or walk followed by an optional social distance with your dog.

Experience a unique night run through the woods at Swinsty and Fewston Reservoir. Choose between 3.3 and 6.7 mile undulated trail loops featuring a marshalled course and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run along the scenic banks of Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on a well-maintained trail loop. Choose from multiple distances including a half marathon and marathon, with fully marshalled support and bespoke finisher medals.

A Category BS fell race of 10 km with about 350 m of ascent in Todmorden on 7 November 2026. The course is fast and muddy with a steep descent off Stoodley Pike, on the day entry is £5 and the minimum age is 16.

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.