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.
April 2027
Three Thursday trail races in April around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two lap anti clockwise 5 km course open to ages 11 and up, with prizes and local fundraising.
Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir in a three-race Spring Series in April 2027, open to ages 11 and over with 25 m elevation and prizes in each race.
A lap-based timed trail event at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal for a single lap, a vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour time limit for total distance.
A trail 5 km round Clowbridge Reservoir, held as the final race of a three week spring series and open to runners aged 11 and over.
May 2027
Two trail ultra distances on May 1st 2027 around the Calderdale Way, featuring moorland, bluebell woods, six vegan aid stations, mandatory kit and timed cut-offs.
A long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.
An 11 km flagged fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike near Mytholmroyd, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit requirements and a 200 runner limit.
Trail running at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 7 May 2027, offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a waymarked course and post run refreshments.
A multi distance running event on a 5K canal and park loop at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, offering races from 5K to ultra within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
Run on hard surface park paths around Avenham Park and the River Ribble with 10K, half, marathon and a timed ultra option.
A mid May fell race in Accrington covering 5 km with 400 m of ascent, held at the Whitakers Arms and forming race 4 of 13 in the 2027 series.
Flat out and back races along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with aid stations and medals.
The Calderdale Way Relay is a six leg off road team race on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall. Entries open online in December 2026 and are limited to 100 teams on a first come first served basis.
A one-lap 10K through Yarrow Valley Country Park featuring bluebell-lined woodland, riverside paths and river crossings, with a finisher medal and prize categories.
Approx 10 km single lap trail race at Quarry Bank Mill on 18 May 2027, over mixed surfaces with a new flat one mile loop in National Trust grounds.
A short 5.6 km fell race on Blackstone Edge in the South Pennines featuring rough terrain, a notable bog and Pennine Way sections; pre entry is required and minimum age is 16.
A 5.6 km fell race near Clitheroe with 380 m climb, on‑the‑day entry, a pasta supper included, and a 1 hour cut off to the Scout Cairn.