Blackpool
Trail Running Calendar near Blackpool 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Blackpool for 2026-2027! We've gathered 59 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Trail running at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 7 May 2027, with 10 km, half, marathon and timed ultra on marked paths around lakes, river and woodlands.
Running event at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam with a 5 km loop used for 5K, 10K, half, marathon and an ultra held within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km fell race from Downham near Clitheroe with 1250 m of ascent, FRA permitted and insured, limited to 200 entries.
Multi-distance running on hard paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve with marked laps, medical cover and a bespoke medal.
A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.
A one-lap 10K spring trail race through Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley, featuring riverside trails, bluebell-lined woodland, bespoke finisher medals and prize categories.
A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations across the South Pennines with GPX and map provided.
A trail running event near Inglewhite offering 10k and 15k routes through woodland and rolling countryside. Entries include chip timing, a finishers tech T shirt and medal and require bib collection on race day.
July 2027
Off-road trail run in Dunsop Bridge offering 10 km and 15 km routes with chip timing, technical t-shirt, medal, water stations and signed routes.
Five mile countryside race from Carnforth High School on field paths, trails and canal towpath with on the night entry; proceeds support a local youth charity.
A 36 mile point to point ultra from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 17 July 2027 with mandatory kit, six checkpoints and a 10 hour cut off.
August 2027
A 10 km trail race through Gisburn Forest near Slaidburn on 7 August 2027, organised by Pendle Trail Running Club with chip timing and on-site refreshments.
Two ultramarathon options in Lancashire: a 38 mile circular route around Stocks Reservoir and a 100 mile tour through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.
September 2027
A five-stage endurance race from Lakeside, Windermere to Scafell Pike summit and back, covering 112 km with 6,916 ft total ascent.
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.