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.
December 2026
Timed event on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course at Hardy Farm with pick your own medals and a seven hour time limit.
January 2027
Roughly 13 miles around Slaidburn on unmarked mixed surfaces with 2,000 ft ascent, navigation by map and written route, raising funds for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
Night trail event at Rivington with reflective-signed routes and head torch requirement, offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a free 1k kids race.
Experience a volunteer run winter fell race across the West Yorkshire moors. Choose between 15 and 22 mile routes starting from Mytholmroyd for a true local running tradition.
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.
Forest trail event at Delamere Forest on 24 January 2027 offering 10k and Trail 13 (Half Marathon) routes on mainly wide trails with electronic timing and a finisher medal.
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.
Test your endurance at the Wadsworth Trog fell race in the South and West Pennines. This 31 km event features over 1100 meters of climbing and requires navigation skills for participants traversing the Hebden Bridge landscape.
50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cut-off.
March 2027
Experience a classic 15 km fell race through the South West Pennines. Starting from Barley Village Hall, this event features 545 meters of ascent and requires navigation skills for all participants.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Two Crosses offers 18 and 26 mile routes from Greenmount Old School that visit Affetside Roman Cross and the Pilgrim's Cross on Holcombe Moor.
Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.
A coastal timed running event in Lytham featuring a 5.24 mile flat tarmac lap with options to complete marathon or half marathon within a six hour limit.
An eight hour event at Heaton Park where participants run as many 5.6 km loops as possible across mixed terrain, with single-day or combined weekend totals.