Chorley
Trail Running Calendar near Chorley 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chorley for 2026-2027! We've gathered 163 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A BM-category fell race in Waddington covering about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent, marshalled route, a trig-point checkpoint and a Summit House Farm cutoff.
A loop trail event in Blackpool offering 10K, half, marathon and ultra distances on a 10K loop with medals and on-course refreshments.
A five mile trail race in Worsley Woods on 27 September 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options and race-number collection on the day.
A community focused 5 mile mixed terrain race in Rimrose Valley Country Park, Waterloo, Liverpool, with a scenic traffic free course through woodland and canal paths and a themed medal for finishers.
October 2026
Castle C’alf in Hebden Bridge is a scenic 12 km fell race on Sun 4 Oct 2026 with about 490 m of climb across flagged moorland and private estate terrain. Pre entry opens mid September, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit is required.
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.
Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.
A six-hour timed trail event in Cuerden Valley featuring 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, on-course aid, medals, and a donation to the park.
A trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle event at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026 with 12+ obstacles, a finisher medal and a charity fundraising requirement of at least £250.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with marked lakeside and woodland routes, short and long distances, and on-site parking and café.
A community run in Manchester on 11 October 2026 with attended and virtual options, limited early-bird vegan biryani for the first 50 entrants and on-site support.
Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.
A charity 10 km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside paths, on-site drinks and a free meal, raising funds for Chipping Football Club's new 3G pitch.
Town-centre fell and hill relays in Todmorden on 17 October 2026, four legs across moorland and woodland; team entries capped at 200 and entry fee £200 per team.
An 8 hour looped running event in Delamere Forest where participants complete repeated 6.08 km laps on mixed gravel and woodland trails with timing 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 in Stockport on 18 October 2026 with chip timing, prizes and proceeds supporting the Fairway Primary School PTA.
Flat, chip timed 5 mile out and back along the Wirral Way with gravel underfoot, views over the Dee Estuary and on site facilities in Thurstaston on 18 October 2026.