Trail Running calendar near Wigan 2026-2027

Held in the Dee Valley on Saturday 14 March 2026, this fell race covers just over 6 miles with 2100 ft of ascent along the Llantysilio Mountain ridge. The route reaches Moel y Gamelin at 1893 ft and is run under WFRA rules with required saf..

The Hayfield Chicken Run is a fell race on 14 March 2026, starting from Hayfield Primary School. The main route covers 8.6 miles with 1480 feet of ascent, while a shorter 10 km option is also available. Entry is open to runners 18 and over.

A multiple-distance forest race at Sherwood Pines on 15 March 2026, with 20 miles, a half marathon, a 10k and a junior run. The undulating multi terrain course offers route maps, bespoke medals, free photos and prizes.

A 6.5 mile fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring 260 m of ascent, sections of the Pennine Way and Standedge Trail and boggy moorland underfoot. The route has stream crossings and may require full FRA kit.

Join the Trotters 5 Mile Community Trail Run on a scenic course in Bolton. This chip-timed event has a limit of 300 participants for a friendly trail running experience.

A 15 km BM fell race at Muncaster Castle on 15 March 2026 with rough, navigational terrain and two River Esk crossings. Entry is on the day only, cash only, minimum age 18, and full compulsory kit is required.

A three hour score mountain marathon from the Crooked Billet in Worsthorne on 15 March 2026, run over rough moorland. Solo or pair running is allowed with individual entry and full FRA kit required.

An approximately 10 km, mainly off road trail race around Mellor and the River Goyt valley with about 300 m of ascent. The well waymarked course uses chip timing, includes marshals and a finisher memento, and is for runners aged 16 and over..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike connecting six historic villages around Bury. The scenic route on trails starts at Burrs Country Park, with support guides and checkpoints along the way. Participants receive a finisher's ga..

We Need to Talk About Chevin is a demanding BM fell race in Otley. The 14km single-lap course features significant climbs and scenic trails. The event starts and finishes on Station Road, with post-race refreshments at The Black Horse pub.

The Trails of Mena is a spring trail running event in Derbyshire, offering a marathon and a 20-mile option. The runnable, circular route explores the 5 Pits Trail and surrounding woodlands. The event honors a beloved spaniel, with proceeds..

A Category BS fell race on the Chevin near Otley, run as a single hilly lap of roughly 9–10 km with about 390–400 m of ascent; limited facilities are provided and entries are available in advance or on the day.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

A 10.9 km fell race with about 610 m of climb in the South/West Pennines near Portsmouth village. The flagged route has steep rough climbs and descents and requires full FRA kit.

A non-profit 10 mile race at Delph Cricket Club on 21 March 2026, offered as a run or a weighted TAB with 35 lb pack; the course includes 1447 ft of climb and proceeds support the Royal Marines Charity and the Firefighters Charity.

Run along the scenic, flat Rochdale Canal at the Canalathon Ultra. Choose from 100km, 50km, Half Marathon, or 10km distances on marked towpaths. All races finish at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club with full support and amenities.

A 20 kilometres circular trail around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria, set within high fell scenery. The fully marked undulating route mixes lakeshore paths, rocky and grassy tracks and woodland singletrack.

Trail races of 7 km and 13.5 km around Bakewell in the Peak District on 22 March 2026. Waymarked routes with small group waved starts, kit requirements for the long course, finish at Thornbridge Brewery with beer and Bakewell pudding.

A Category BL fell race around Heptonstall covering about 25 kilometres with 966 metres of ascent. The route crosses wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, requires full FRA kit and pre entry, and donates proceeds to local groups.