Trail Running calendar near Prestwich 2026-2027

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run in Bolton for a chip timed 5 mile through scenic trails at Smithills Sports Centre. Friendly community vibe with a 300 runner limit, perfect for club and solo runners of all levels.

Test yourself on Sun 15 Mar 2026 in the Lake District with a 15 km fell race from Muncaster Castle featuring 620 m of climb over rough, sometimes navigational terrain. Entry is cash only on the day, £5, teams welcome.

Enjoy a scenic, non competitive 20 mile trail run or hike around Burrs Country Park, linking six charming villages through woodlands and meadows. Friendly checkpoints and proceeds support local youth and community projects.

Tackle the Chevin in Otley with Great Owl Running on scenic trails, footpaths and forest tracks past Surprise View and Poolscar Wood. Choose a 14 km or 9 km fell route then celebrate with a complimentary pint of Craven ale.

Discover the Trails of Mena in Derbyshire, a scenic clockwise trail from North Wingfield with 20 mile and marathon options, varied climbs, woodland and 5 Pits Trail views. Finishers receive a medal and warm refreshments.

Take on Otley's scenic 10 km fell race on 21 March 2026, with 390 metres of climbing through Chevin Forest and Surprise View. Organised by Great Owl Running, the single lap starts and finishes on Station Road with post race refreshments at..

Join Smithy's Charity Trail Run on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Rainy's Deakins Park in Bolton for a scenic 5 mile trail through local woodlands. Enjoy friendly competition while supporting a great cause in a welcoming community event.

Take on the Ras yr Aran fell race in North Wales on Saturday 21 March 2026 from Llanuwchllyn near Bala. The senior course is 16.1 km with about 945 m of ascent for a scenic but demanding mountain challenge and a junior race is offered.

Take on the rugged Beater Clough Fell Race near Portsmouth Village on 21 March 2026. This challenging 10.9 km course packs steep climbs and rough descents across moorland for a true fell running test.

Take on the Dan Lee Military Race, a charity 10 mile challenge around Delph raising funds for the Royal Marines and Firefighters charities. Run the standard route or test your grit in the TAB with 35 lbs across moorland.

Run the Canalathon along the scenic Rochdale Canal towpath from 10 km to a 100 km ultra, crossing Yorkshire and Lancashire. Flat, fast towpaths, marshals and aid stations, and a festive finish at Sowerby Bridge.

Trail run at Thornbridge Brewery in the Peak District with 7 km or 13.5 km waymarked routes and small group wave starts. Finish in the tap room with an award winning beer and Bakewell pudding while supporting local causes.

Tackle the wild South Pennines in the Heptonstall Fell Race, a challenging 15.4 mile route with about 966 m of ascent across moorland, wooded valleys and boggy slopes. Pre entry via SiEntries; finishers get refreshments and a village prize..

Run the Punk Panther Spring Headtorch: half marathon, 10 km or 5 km around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with rolling climbs and dusk headtorch vibes. Scenic trails, friendly organisers and a finisher medal for every runner.

Take on Pendle Hill by head torch at the Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash, a 9.2 km night fell run from Barley that raises funds for the rescue team. Expect exposed terrain and stream crossings so bring full kit and a good head torch.

Enjoy a weekend of wild Lakeland running at Grasmere with 5km and 10km trail routes that skirt Grasmere and Rydal waters and pass Rydal Caves, with duathlons on Sunday. Canicross friendly with medals, goodies and village finish vibes.

Join the Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race at Bwlch Penbarras on 28 March 2026 for a playful hilly route where the final kilometre is a surprise. Canicross starts ahead of the main pack and every finisher gets a medal and chocolate.

Run the scenic Monsal Trail from Bakewell Station with half marathon and 10k options across a traffic free, multi terrain route that passes through tunnels and over the Monsal viaduct. Medal, photos and prizes included on race weekend.

Guided recce of the Glyders from Capel Curig, 15 km with 1,830 m of ascent, led in small groups by Mountain Leader qualified guides. Ideal for fell runners wanting a taste of the Paddy Buckley Round on 28 March 2026.

Tackle a hilly 11 km trail around Reeth with a very steep opening climb, technical descents and single track sections through former mining hushes. Finish at Low Fremington Village Hall with tea, coffee and cakes. Entries limited to 100.