Bolton
Trail Running Calendar near Bolton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Bolton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 259 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A fell race in Darwen, Lancashire: 4.7 miles with 928 ft of climb, held on 23 January 2027 from Bold Venture Park; entry on the day or online.
A 10K event that starts on muddy trails then returns on tarmac, with a two person relay option, capped entries, and an event medal.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
Trail trail running in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options, aid stations and a 6.5 hour cut off.
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.
A Category BM 12.9 km fell race in Todmorden on 30 January 2027 that requires navigation skills and full FRA kit.
February 2027
A winter ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley offering approximately 45 miles or a 30 mile option, waymarked with maps and GPX for runners and walkers.
A long Calderdale fell race of 19.3 miles requiring navigation and mandatory kit, pre entry only with a 200 runner limit.
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.
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with 17 or 24 mile options; runners may only take the 24 mile route.
A fell race of 5 miles from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, exposed high ground and mandatory kit including map, compass and whistle.
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 fell race around Midgley Moor from Booth Cricket Club, with 1250 ft ascent, FRA mandatory kit and limited parking so car sharing is advised.
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.
Trail runs of 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon near Rivington Pike with live chip timing, finish medals and a canicross option for one dog per runner.
A 12 miles fell race with 2100 feet ascent from the Rams Head near Denshaw, following Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way to Windy Hill; FRA winter kit and 17 years minimum age required.
Trail half marathon on the Middlewood Way and Macclesfield canal towpath in Marple, Stockport on 21 Feb 2027 with chip timing and a 500 runner limit.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 17 hour cutoff, licensed by the Trail Running Association.
A 24 hour endurance challenge at Heaton Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.