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.
December 2026
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
Timed lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
A winter trail race around Stonyhurst College covering 11.1 km with historical river and bridge views plus a medal, photography and timed results.
A BM category fell race in the Peak District on 31 December 2026 covering 11 km with 325 m ascent, permit insured and a bottle of Robinsons beer for each finisher.
January 2027
Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2027 at Clowbridge Reservoir: two anti clockwise laps on a mostly flat trail with 25 m elevation, open to ages 11 and over.
A 42 mile unmarked route around the Forest of Bowland from Slaidburn, with 1,700 m ascent, four aid stations and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and local charities.
A roughly 13 mile unmarked trail run around Slaidburn with 2,000 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and fundraising for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
A 33 km fell race from Marsden to Edale across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb; pre entry only, FRA permit and kit required.
Volunteer-run winter fell event above Mytholmroyd with a mass start and two routes, 15 mile and 22 mile, HQ at St Michael’s Church; event now full.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
Trail runs beneath Rivington Pike at Rivington Hall in January 2027 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes with chip timing and canicross rules.
A capped 10 km event at Sowerby Bridge that starts on rugged trails and returns on tarmac, with a medal and a pre-order hoodie option.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
A 19.3 mile Calderdale fell race with navigational sections, FRA kit requirements and chip timed checkpoints, based at Wadsworth Community Centre.
Challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles; runners use the 24 miles course and the event has a 10 hour limit.
A 5 mile fell race from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, steep climbs to Paddy's Pole and Parlick, mandatory winter kit and a 55 minute cut off at CP1.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.