Trail Running calendar near Salford 2026-2027

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

A Halloween-themed fun run at Thorpe Farm Centre on 18th October with adult and child distances, a costume contest and finish-line refreshments. A £2 entry fee on the door supports the Upper Teesdale Agricultural Suport Service.

A trail event on the Nidderdale Way in North Yorkshire visiting Ripley Castle and Brimham Rocks. Four distances from 13 to 55 miles are offered with supplied trackers, checkpoint support and UTMB qualification opportunities.

Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.

Snowdon, Cadair Idris and Pen y Fan are linked in a 17 mile route with 2,334 m of ascent, usually completed in about 19 hours. Guided options include mountain leaders, transport between peaks and on-route support.

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

A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a fully off road loop each hour until one person remains. Field capped at 200 with prizes for top finishers and an extra award for anyone exceeding 100 mile.

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 in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.

An obstacle course race at Aske estate for owners and their dogs, with 5 km and 10 km options, marked dog-friendly obstacles and an 850 metre muddy assault section near the finish.

A guided 13 km loop around Llyn Trawsfynydd in Southern Snowdonia on runnable trails, led at a steady pace with regular regrouping stops; organised by OutFit with standard and member entry options.

A Halloween themed trail event on the Leeds to Liverpool Canal in Kirkstall offering distances from a family friendly 1 mile to ultra marathon. The licensed course is marshalled and features drink stations, Halloween medals and spot prizes.

A traditional fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough on Halloween 2026, covering about 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent. The event includes several junior categories, runs under FRA rules, and features costume prizes.

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.

Trail races from Jenkins Field, Glenridding offer 5k, 10k and 15k courses on marked, marshalled trails with scenic fell views, event village facilities and on site medical cover.

A six hour timed trail at Linacre Reservoirs where runners complete repeated 5 km laps and aim for as many laps as possible. Checkpoints offer food and drinks and every finisher receives a medal.

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.

A volunteer run full and half marathon around Gargrave with multi terrain loops, refreshment stations and a sustainable finisher medal. Proceeds support a participant attending the World Scout Jamboree in Gdansk 2027.

A night trail running event at Delamere Forest with a "Spooky Halloween" theme, reflective route marking, and distances including a 10k, a two-lap Half Marathon, and a 1k kids race with medals.