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.
November 2026
A single stage 200 mile ultramarathon on the GM Ringway in Greater Manchester with live GB Race Tracker tracking, ten checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 96 hour cut off.
A team fell race between runners and cyclists over an 8.3 km moorland course, with team scoring and the Fisherman Trophy awarded to the winning side.
Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race on 22 November 2026 starts and finishes at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop, with parking at Blackshaw Farm. Online and on the day entry options are available and the event holds UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.
Community MoRun in Heaton Park offering chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options supporting Movember with medals, headbands and marshals.
A club trail race of 15 km on 22 November 2026 at The Griffin's Head in Altham, listed as a points race with an entry fee of £9.20.
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
Timed laps on a flat 5.3 km riverside course at Hardy Farm with distances from 5 km to ultra, a handmade knitted bee and a £2 charity donation per entry.
A 24 hour, roughly 51 mile linear route from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six Stanza Stones by Simon Armitage, crossing South Pennines moorland with checkpoints and on route support.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event has summer and winter editions, multiple checkpoints with hot food at three indoor locations, live tracking and rout..
A 10K trail loop in Blackpool on 29 November 2026 passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo, limited to 100 runners with medals, refreshments and post race goodies.
A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course on a hard, possibly wintery route with strict kit requirements.
December 2026
Phoenix Running Feisty and Fluffy sequel in Manchester at Hardy Farm offers a limited yellow soft toy to the first 50 sign ups, plus refreshments, facilities and parking.
A 6 km mainly off-road run from The Dusty Miller Pub in Longwood with three pie tasting stations, medals and prizes, organised to support the local Scout Group.
A social four-leg team relay around footpaths, trails and quiet roads near Keighley, with paired legs, pub changeovers, refreshments and team prizes.
Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.
An 8 km fell race in the Peak District at Bulls Head, Tintwistle, with 305 m climb, team scoring, pre-entry and on the day entry both available for £8.
A winter trail challenge in Appley Bridge on December 6 2026, just over 20 miles with 2345 ft ascent, self-navigation, a 12 mile water stop, and compulsory kit.
A 21 miles circular Christmas walk or race across the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, tracking, a hot finish meal and mandatory festive kit.
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..