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.
February 2027
A 24 mile winter route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with varied terrain, checkpoints and a ten hour time limit, starting and finishing at Dovestone Sailing Club.
Timed 6-hour off-road event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half or full marathon distances; aid station, parking and medals included.
March 2027
A March fell race of 9 miles (15 km) on Pendle, with 545 m climb, following the ridge via Buttock Farm and finishing in Barley with village-hall refreshments.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Timed 7 hour trail loop at Chorlton Water Park with 2.91 miles per lap, an all day aid station and a bespoke finisher medal; proceeds support Pendleside Hospice.
Run a 6.7 km loop every hour at Heaton Park from 6 to 8 March 2027 until only one runner remains; ages 18+, free parking.
A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.
A 20 or 26 mile walking and running event around the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by East Lancs LDWA at Greenmount on 14 March 2027.
Two trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km route and a fully off road 2.2 km junior run with marshals, first aid and postrace refreshments.
Seaside lap race in Lytham St. Annes on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary, with lap-based distances up to a marathon and a six hour time limit.
A 10.3 km fell race with 260 m ascent around Marsden featuring sections of the Pennine Way and an ascent of Pule Hill on boggy moorland.
A five mile trail run around Smithills Country Park in Bolton with start and finish at Smithills Hall and a free technical T shirt for all finishers.
Self-navigated 50 km trail run from Hayfield on the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m ascent, GPX navigation and on-course safety support.
An 18 km self-navigated Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 metres ascent, flexible starts, on-course support and eco-medals.
An eight hour looped event at Heaton Park where runners complete as many 5.6 km laps as possible, solo or in teams, with a two day combined distance option.
A marked and marshalled 5 mile trail race around Barley with varied terrain, prizes for top finishers and a memento for every finisher.