Haydock
Trail Running Calendar near Haydock 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Haydock for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.
Community running event at Alderley Park offering 5k, 10k and half marathon routes on mixed road and trail, held in memory of two people to raise funds for charity.
A trail based 10K loop in Blackpool passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal and post race refreshments on 29 November 2026.
Teams of four each run an individual flagged 10.7k loop at Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with mandatory full kit and a 120 team limit.
December 2026
Manchester event on 05 December 2026 offers a limited edition yellow soft toy for the first 50 sign ups and a giveaway medal for all participants.
A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dress award.
An 8 km fell race in the Peak District at Bulls Head, Tintwistle, with 305 m climb, team scoring, pre-entry and on the day entry both available for £8.
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
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 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
Night trail event at Rivington with reflective-signed routes and head torch requirement, offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a free 1k kids race.
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
50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cut-off.
March 2027