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.
March 2027
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 kilometre Category BL fell race around Heptonstall through wooded valleys, moorland and upland pasture with FRA kit requirements and an entry fee of £15.
A mainly off-road 10 km trail run near Mellor with about 300 m climb, waymarked course, chip timing, marshals and post-race food at Mellor Sports Club.
Night fell race 9.2 km with 350 m climb near Barley. Partially marked route, full kit and OL21 map required. Proceeds to Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team.
Supported 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with live GPS tracking and six staffed checkpoints.
A fell race in Accrington on 27 Mar 2027 covering 14.1 km with 409 m climb; full kit required, entry on the day available and teams of three allowed.
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 classic short fell race on Pendle Hill from Barley covering 4.5 miles with about 457 m of climb; junior races take place beforehand on private farmland.
A multi-distance running festival along the Rochdale Canal with 100 km, 50 km, half marathon and 10 km courses, aid stations, chip timing and basic facilities.
Circular routes across the high Pennine moors of Calderdale with three distances for walkers and runners, raising funds for 24th St Pauls Scouts.
Seven hour chip timed challenge at Chorlton Water Park with a minimum lap of 2.91 miles and a bespoke two sided spinning Sun Sign medal; virtual entries also receive a medal.
A 10 mile trail race around Rivington with woodland, moorland and reservoir views, chip timing, prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.
Stanhill 5k Trail Race at Britannia Tap & Grill in Oswaldtwistle includes a junior 2k series with age categories and series scoring for 2027.
A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.
Trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir in a three race spring series in April 2027, open to runners aged 11 and over with roughly 25 m elevation.
A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1,590 m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.
A 15.4 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District on 18 April 2027 with 600 m climb, pre entry only and men's and women's team categories.
Senior inter-county mountain racing (18 April 2027) and junior hill and fell championships (22 May 2027) run under UK county and FRA rules with pre-entry and kit requirements.
5 km trail race with a 2 km junior race at Baxenden Village Club, part of the Accrington Fell and Trail Series; 2027 adult entry £7.44.