Chorley
Trail Running Calendar near Chorley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chorley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 162 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 12 km fell race over Midgley Moor, Warley Moor and through the Castle Carr estate with FRA kit checks, limited parking and public transport access to Hebden Bridge.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
A category AL fell race of about 24 km with 1200 m ascent across Castle Carr estate and surrounding moors near Hebden Bridge, with FRA licensing and mandatory kit requirements.
Lap-based off-road event in Cuerden Valley Park with 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, a six hour limit, aid station and finisher medals.
A trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 Oct 2026.
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground with 12+ obstacles, open to ages 14+, raising funds for Islamic Help's water projects.
A four‑date cross country league in autumn 2026 with fixtures in Leigh, Manchester, Rossendale and Liverpool and club and individual entry options.
Cross country meeting MACCL Race 1 at Woodbank Park in Stockport on 10 October 2026, organised by the Manchester Area Cross Country League with chip timing and prize categories.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 with lakeside and forest trails, marked routes, marshals, and two distance options.
An event in Manchester on 11 October 2026 offering vegan biryani to the first 50 entries and a memento medal for all participants.
A charity 10 km trail run through Ribble Valley on bridle paths and riverside footpaths, with proceeds to Chipping Football Club and a GPX route available.
UKA Fell & Hill Relays 2026 in Todmorden is a four stage team event across moorland and woodland, with age specific legs, mandatory FRA kit and a 200 team capacity.
An eight hour event in Delamere Forest where runners complete as many 6.02 km mixed terrain loops as possible; every finisher receives a recorded time and a medal.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A 5.2 mile trail race at Fairway Primary School in Stockport on Oct 18 2026 with chip timing, prizes for top finishers, and a bottle of beer for every finisher.
A flat, fast out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way at Thurstaston with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing and on course water.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.