Blackburn
Trail Running Calendar near Blackburn 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blackburn for 2026-2027! We've gathered 200 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2027
Two circular ultramarathons in Lancashire, featuring a 38 mile course around Stocks Reservoir and a 100 mile route through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.
A country show at Malham Cove with livestock classes, working dogs, music, fell races and participatory events, raising funds for the local agricultural and horticultural society.
September 2027
Two route options start and finish at Cathedral Gardens in Manchester: a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail run that combine canals, rivers, trails and city landmarks.
A 10k trail through Malham village, passing Malham Cove, Malham Tarn and Weets Top, part of the Due North Trail Trilogy with drink stations, a post-race meal and free parking.
A 7.7 km fell race in Bentham with 217 m of ascent on 4 Sep 2027, held during the Bentham Agricultural Show to raise funds for RABI.
A charity trail running festival in Huddersfield with ultra and shorter races across moorland and reservoir routes, supporting local schools and community causes.
Trail runs in Slaithwaite with pay on the day cash only entry and a jumble medal for finishers.
A supported 100 mile ultramarathon in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series, scheduled for 25 to 26 September 2027 with live online GPS tracking.
Inflatable 5K Manchester on 25 September 2027 offers looped inflatable obstacles over 2.5k laps with distances to 15k, music zones, medals and family entries.
October 2027
Canal towpath races in Brighouse offering 10K, half, 20 miles, marathon and ultra with feed stations, marshals, and finisher medals.
November 2027
A 10 km fell race around Todmorden with 350 m of climb, day entries for £5, team competition and FRA permit and insurance.
A 200 mile ultramarathon tracing the GM Ringway trails in Greater Manchester, organised by GB Ultras and included in the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live GPS tracking.
December 2027
A festive canal towpath race in Bingley offering chip timed distances from 10k to marathon with feed stations, marshals, and a bespoke festive finisher medal.
June 2028
A limited-entry night staging of the Pendle Way from Barley offering mapped checkpoints and navigation practice. Participants choose between 30 miles or 45 miles across moorland terrain with required navigation and night kit.
July 2029
A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.
A single-day ultra of about 36 miles from Wigan to Tarporley, run on the MTC JOGLE route with tracking, mandatory kit and a 4 mph minimum pace.