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.
April 2027
Trail 5 km around Clowbridge Reservoir, part of a three race spring series in April 2027, open to ages 11 and over, with prizes and fundraising for local causes.
A lap-based timed trail event at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal for a single lap, a vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour time limit for total distance.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest on 25 April 2027, with marked routes, marshals, aid stations and an event village at Delamere Forest Visitor Centre.
Fo(e) Edge is a 6.6 km fell race near Rossendale in the South/West Pennines with 300 m of climb, on the day entry for £5 and team entries permitted.
A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway, part of a three race spring series on 15, 22 and 29 April 2027; open to ages 11 and over.
May 2027
A May 1st ultra around the Calderdale Way offering 30 or 50 mile routes across moorland and woods with mandatory kit and timed cutoffs.
A 16 km fell race in the South/West Pennines with 518 m climb, FRA permit, team prizes and a £5 entry discount for bringing a home baked cake.
A four hour team relay at Sale Water Park on a 2.5 km loop, with Team of 4 and Pairs categories, chip timing and live results.
A long established fell race organised by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m of climb and a full set of junior races.
Horwich Triathlon on 02 May 2027 in Horwich offers pool swims, road bike loops around Rivington Pike, road runs and 5K and 8.6K trail options.
An 11 km flagged fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike near Mytholmroyd, licensed under FRA rules with mandatory kit requirements and a 200 runner limit.
Trail trail racing at Brockholes Nature Reserve with 10 km, half, marathon and ultra options run as laps on a marked course with medical cover and post-run refreshments.
Looped courses from a 5K circuit to an ultra around the Lancaster canal and Haslam Park starting and finishing at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
A backyard ultra at Delamere Forest where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner can no longer start a new lap.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
Multi-distance running around Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve with marked hard-path laps, medical cover and a six hour ultra option.