Heywood
Trail Running Calendar near Heywood 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Heywood for 2026-2027! We've gathered 235 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A three-hour score-format fell race in Hayfield on 20 September 2026 where competitors choose their own routes to collect points across Peak District terrain.
A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.
A 102-mile canal ultramarathon around Manchester with 11 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 30-hour cutoff and entry limited to runners aged 20+ with a 50-mile qualifying finish.
A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.
Trail running at Ladybower Reservoir on 26 September 2026 with 21K and 52K routes, marked courses, stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A 13 km fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent, mixed rocky and forest terrain, basic facilities and mandatory waterproofs plus compass and whistle.
A BM-category fell race in Waddington covering about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent, marshalled route, a trig-point checkpoint and a Summit House Farm cutoff.
A five mile trail race in Worsley Woods on 27 September 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options and race-number collection on the day.
October 2026
Castle C’alf in Hebden Bridge is a scenic 12 km fell race on Sun 4 Oct 2026 with about 490 m of climb across flagged moorland and private estate terrain. Pre entry opens mid September, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit is required.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.
A six-hour timed trail event in Cuerden Valley featuring 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, on-course aid, medals, and a donation to the park.
Tideswell Terminator is a Peak District fell race on 10 October 2026, covering 9.1 km with 283 m of climb across scenic hills. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, this short course is a bracing test for fell runners.
A trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle event at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026 with 12+ obstacles, a finisher medal and a charity fundraising requirement of at least £250.
A 6.2 mile fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park via The Stoop and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing and a detailed prize list.
Approx 21.5 km fell race around the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor with 760 m climb, marked route, two water points and finish food, with proceeds to Buxton Rotary.