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.
February 2027
A 24 miles winter route from Dovestone Sailing Club across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with 3900 ft ascent, four checkpoints and limited entry.
March 2027
March fell race on Pendle with a 15 km route and about 545 m climb, finishing in Barley with village hall refreshments and a 300 entry limit.
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.
Trail races at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027: 5 km, 10 km and half marathon across wildlife-rich parkland with live chip timing.
A 52 km late winter fell race around Haworth with 1700 m ascent, mandatory FRA kit, GPS navigation banned and staffed feed stations on route.
Two Crosses Challenge on 14 March 2027 offers 18 and 26 mile GPX-navigated routes from Greenmount Old School with checkpoints and parking arrangements.
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.
Six hour timed event on a flat tarmac route along the Ribble estuary in Lytham with looped laps available up to marathon distance.
An 8 hour loop event at Heaton Park, Manchester where runners complete as many roughly 5 km laps as possible, solo or in teams of up to 4, with an option to combine both days.
A marked and marshalled five mile trail race in the Pendleside village of Barley over undulating terrain including tracks, fields, woodland and riverside paths.
Weekend trail runs in Slaithwaite offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with on the day cash only entry and a jumble finisher medal.
A 25 km Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland; FRA kit is required and proceeds support local groups.
A supported 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with GPS tracking, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 14 hour cut-off.
A coastal 10 km on Blackpool South Shore from The Mirror Ball, combining beach and promenade running with varied surfaces, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.
A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.
A 7 km fell race in the South/West Pennines at Marl Pits Sports Centre with 250 m of climb; entry on the day is available for £5 and junior races run free.
April 2027
A traditional fell race on Pendle Hill from Barley with a 4.5 mile route and 1,500 ft of ascent, junior races on private farmland, and FRA kit requirements.
A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.