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.
January 2027
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.
Weekend running events in Bingley with on the day cash entry, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances and finisher rewards.
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 19.3 mile Calderdale fell race with navigational sections, FRA kit requirements and chip timed checkpoints, based at Wadsworth Community Centre.
Flat out and back trail races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal near Huddersfield, with 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon options and marshals.
Challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles; runners use the 24 miles course and the event has a 10 hour limit.
A 5 mile fell race from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, steep climbs to Paddy's Pole and Parlick, mandatory winter kit and a 55 minute cut off at CP1.
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 navigational fell race at Dovestones Sailing Club in the Peak District with pre-entry only, demanding rough-terrain courses and mandatory kit checks.
A 5 mile, FRA licensed fell race around Midgley Moor from Booth Cricket Club, with 1250 ft ascent, mandatory kit checks and limited parking.
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 winter fell race of 12 miles and 2100 feet ascent across moorland from Rams Head Inn via Hollingworth Lake, Blackstone Edge and Windy Hill with required FRA kit.
A 24-hour hourly-loop endurance event at Heaton Park, Manchester offering 10k to ultramarathon options, wooden medals, and on-course support.
A 24 miles winter route from Dovestone Sailing Club across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with 3900 ft ascent, four checkpoints and limited entry.
A technical fell race on Ilkley Moor covering about 8 km with 401 metres of ascent, organised by Ilkley Harriers, with on-the-day junior races and FRA safety requirements.
March 2027
March fell race on Pendle with a 15 km route and about 545 m climb, finishing in Barley with village hall refreshments and a 300 entry limit.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.