Helmshore
Trail Running Calendar near Helmshore 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Helmshore for 2026-2027! We've gathered 213 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.
Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.
Full and half marathon around Gargrave through Yorkshire Dales to the Broughton Stone Circle, with refreshment stations and proceeds supporting a participant's World Scout Jamboree 2027 attendance.
November 2026
Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.
A 10 km BS fell race near Todmorden with about 350 m ascent on a fast, muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike and a sharp climb back. Minimum age 18, entry on the day £5, strict FRA kit requirements apply.
An 11 km fell run in Burley-in-Wharfedale on 7 November 2026 with 250 m of climb. Pre-entry and entry on the day are possible at modest fees, the event is for adults and carries FRA permit insurance.
A November club organised trail race on a 5 mile route with marshals and marked signage. Registration and post race activity are at The Delph Tavern and car parking is at Upholland High School.
Soyland Moor is a 13.5 mile fell race around Cragg Vale with about 1300 ft of ascent, visiting Stoodley Pike and the Pennine Way. Full FRA kit is required, entries are accepted online or on the day, minimum age 17.
Tackle the Wadsworth Half Trog, a rugged 9.3 mile course with about 1,400 ft of climbing across muddy moorland and partly flagged routes. Brilliant for fell runners who like a compact, challenging off road outing on 8 November 2026.
A 5.6 km off road trail race on Post Hill with two motor bike hill climb sections, muddy terrain and entries open to ages 16 to 80 plus.
Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course at Chorlton Water Park, with a seven hour limit and a Lucky Dip of classic Phoenix medals.
A Category AS fell race of 6 km with 305 m ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young club member with proceeds supporting heart screening for the young.
Six race winter trail league in West Yorkshire for affiliated club members, with team and individual prizes across multiple age categories.
A 27 km AL Fell Race on Pendle with 1473 m ascent, requiring navigational skills and mandatory kit, organised under FRA rules.
A 5.8 Mile fell race around Marsden from Marsden Cricket Club, featuring slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy terrain and 1026ft of ascent with age and club trophy categories.
A continuous 200 mile ultramarathon on the GM Ringway around Greater Manchester with live online tracking, 10 checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 96 hour cut-off.