Bolton by Bowland
Trail Running Calendar near Bolton by Bowland 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bolton by Bowland for 2026-2027! We've gathered 203 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A marked and marshalled five mile trail race in the Pendleside village of Barley over undulating terrain including tracks, fields, woodland and riverside paths.
Weekend trail runs in Slaithwaite offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with on the day cash only entry and a jumble finisher medal.
A 25 km Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland; FRA kit is required and proceeds support local groups.
Night time trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs on 23 March 2027, with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, 150 places and a £15 entry fee.
A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.
A 7 km fell race in the South/West Pennines at Marl Pits Sports Centre with 250 m of climb; entry on the day is available for £5 and junior races run free.
April 2027
A traditional fell race on Pendle Hill from Barley with a 4.5 mile route and 1,500 ft of ascent, junior races on private farmland, and FRA kit requirements.
A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
Trail running in the Howgill Fells on 11 April 2027 with 10K, half and full marathon routes across ridgelines, open fell and valley terrain.
Three Thursday trail races in April around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two lap anti clockwise 5 km course open to ages 11 and up, with prizes and local fundraising.
Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir in a three-race Spring Series in April 2027, open to ages 11 and over with 25 m elevation and prizes in each race.
An annual fell race across the Three Peaks area with main, relay and junior events. Relay teams of six cover three defined legs; the event is part of the World Mountain Running Ranking and is a UTMB Index race.
Point-to-point ultra events across remote Yorkshire Dales fells: The Fellsman is 61 miles with 11,000 ft ascent, and the Fellsman Dart is 30 miles with 4,200 ft ascent.
A trail 5 km round Clowbridge Reservoir, held as the final race of a three week spring series and open to runners aged 11 and over.
May 2027
Two trail ultra distances on May 1st 2027 around the Calderdale Way, featuring moorland, bluebell woods, six vegan aid stations, mandatory kit and timed cut-offs.
A long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.