Darwen
Trail Running Calendar near Darwen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Darwen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 214 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Traditional point to point fell race from Wycoller to Haworth covering about 12 km with 351 m of climb, FRA mandatory kit and a checkpoint at Ponden Water.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Timed charity run on a 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park, with proceeds to Save The Rhino and local charities.
Looped marathon and half marathon around Gargrave with Yorkshire Dales scenery to the Broughton Stone Circle, a volunteer non profit fundraiser for a Jamboree participant.
A night-time multi-terrain 5k at Lawsons Showground, Blackpool, featuring mud, water, compulsory headtorches and a chip-timed finish with a finisher medal.
November 2026
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed 1 mile on mostly flat scenic trails and an optional 2.5 km social run.
A 10 km Category BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m ascent, run on a fast muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike.
A fully marked, marshalled 5 miles trail race from Janet Lalley Field that crosses Greater Manchester, West Lancashire and Merseyside, with climbs including Sheep Hill.
A 13.5 mile fell race with 1300 ft ascent around Calderdale, starting and finishing at the Hinchliffe Arms and visiting six checkpoints on moorland and the Pennine Way.
A 9.3 mile fell race around Old Town with 1400 ft ascent, partly flagged moorland route, FRA UKA rules and mandatory kit requirements.
Timed multi distance event at Hardy Farm on a flat riverside towpath with a Lucky Dip for classic medals and a vegetarian aid station supporting T1 Diabetes Research.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington on 14 November 2026 with solo, pair and four person relay options and checkpoints every 10 miles.
Five hour backyard style running event on a fast flat 3 km loop in Salford Quays with live tracking, DJs, refreshments and a race hub at Steel Foundry.
Charity run in Stanley Park, Blackpool on World Diabetes Day supporting Breakthrough T1D with a 3.1 mile loop and options up to ultra distance.
A 6 km fell race with 305 m of ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young runner and supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young.
A 27 km AL fell race from Barley Village Hall requiring navigation and mandatory kit, with enforced cut-offs at CP4 and CP6.
A 5.8 Mile circular fell race from Marsden Cricket Club featuring slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy terrain, reservoirs and 1026 ft of ascent.