Appley Bridge
Trail Running Calendar near Appley Bridge 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Appley Bridge for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
Timed event on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course at Hardy Farm with pick your own medals and a seven hour time limit.
An 11.1 km trail run at Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026, tracing riverside paths, woodlands and historic bridges through the Ribble Valley.
January 2027
A 5 km two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m of elevation and marshalled course.
A roughly 13 mile unmarked trail around Slaidburn with 2,000 ft of ascent across tracks, trails, road and bog, raising funds for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
Night trail races at Rivington feature reflective marked routes, head torch running and rough muddy terrain with a 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids race.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles and a 10 hour time limit.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
A 13 km fell race around Flower Scar near Todmorden with 660 m of ascent, pre-entry required and teams scored from the top three counters.
A 12 mile fell race with about 2100 feet of ascent across moorland and the Pennine Way, starting and finishing at the Rams Head in Denshaw.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 17 hour cut-off on 27 February 2027.
A 24-hour hourly-loop endurance event at Heaton Park, Manchester offering 10k to ultramarathon options, wooden medals, and on-course support.