Blackpool
Trail Running Calendar near Blackpool 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blackpool for 2026-2027! We've gathered 60 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.
A November club organised trail race on a 5 mile route with marshals and marked signage. Registration and post race activity are at The Delph Tavern and car parking is at Upholland High School.
A friendly local trail race near the Lake District covering about 8 miles of mixed terrain, with local prizes and proceeds supporting community projects.
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
Charity multi-lap run on a 3.1 mile loop in Stanley Park Blackpool on 15 November 2026, raising funds for Breakthrough T1D with timed finishes and bespoke medals.
A Category AS fell race of 6 km with 305 m ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young club member with proceeds supporting heart screening for the young.
A chip-timed charity run at Croxteth Park on 21 November 2026 offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances while supporting Movember.
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
A trail based 10K loop in Blackpool passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal and post race refreshments on 29 November 2026.
December 2026
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
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.
January 2027
Roughly 13 miles around Slaidburn on unmarked mixed surfaces with 2,000 ft ascent, navigation by map and written route, raising funds for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
Night trail event at Rivington with reflective-signed routes and head torch requirement, offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a free 1k kids race.
February 2027
March 2027
Trail runs at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire offering 10K and half marathon courses on mainly hard packed trails with water stations and an event village.