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Trail Running Calendar near Bolton by Bowland 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Bolton by Bowland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 236 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

November 2026
Trail races of 13.2, 20.5 and 34.0 miles around Otley and Ilkley featuring notable hilltop views, mandatory kit requirements and checkpoint support.
Orienteering at Smithills Estate in Bolton as part of the British Schools Championship weekend, set in varied parkland and woodland with courses from 2.0 km to 4.6 km.
Fell races from Hollins Farm, Far Arnside on steep limestone tracks above Morecambe Bay, featuring a 9.7 km senior course with 333 m ascent and age group junior races.
Category AS fell race on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen; 6 km with 305 m climb, held in memory of David Staff and raising funds for cardiac screening.
Last Drop 5 km in Bolton on 15 November 2026 is listed as sold out; organised by North Bolton Runners with a GPX route available.
A 9.3 mile fell race near Hebden Bridge on 15 November 2026 across moorland with 420 m ascent, FRA-licensed and requiring mandatory kit and route navigation rules.
A 16.8 mile fell race around Pendle Hill in a figure of eight, FRA licensed with mandatory winter kit and enforced checkpoint cutoffs.
A 5 km fell race in Littondale with 362 m of ascent, plus junior races and on site parking and registration at the Queens Arms pub.
A 5.8 mile fell race around Marsden with 1,026 ft of ascent across slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy trails and reservoir views.
A club competition pitting runners against cyclists over an 8.3 km fell route with a Glen Road cut-off and the Fisherman Trophy for the winning team.
Indoor orienteering in a multi-floor school layout with Long, Medium, Short and Novice courses and SIAC enabled controls.
15km trail race at The Griffin's Head in Altham on 22 November 2026, listed by Accrington Road Runners; entry fee £9.20.
A self-navigated winter challenge of 24 miles from Bainbridge with a 10 hour limit, checkpoints and refreshments, limited to 130 places and currently on a waiting list.
Category AS evening fell race in Todmorden on 24 November 2026, based at the Hare and Hound Pub with compulsory head torches.
A 24 hour, about 51 mile route from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six Stanza Stones across the South Pennines, with checkpoints, medical support and a finisher memento.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved poem stones and the village of Haworth.
A team relay in Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a hard flagged 10.7k course; compulsory kit, 120 team limit, entry £28 per team.
Regional orienteering at Shipley Glen and Roberts Park near Saltaire with courses from 1.8 km to 8.2 km, varied terrain and event centre at Titus Salt School.
December 2026
Phoenix Running at Hardy Farm on 05 December 2026 with a limited edition yellow soft toy for the first 50 registrants, on-site aid station, parking and medals.
A social four leg relay around Keighley starting and finishing at Carlton Academy, run in pairs with route maps and GPX files provided.
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