Leigh
Trail Running Calendar near Leigh 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Leigh for 2026-2027! We've gathered 176 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A 21 miles circular Christmas walk or race across the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, tracking, a hot finish meal and mandatory festive kit.
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.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.
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 lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
A winter trail race around Stonyhurst College covering 11.1 km with historical river and bridge views plus a medal, photography and timed results.
A BM category fell race in the Peak District on 31 December 2026 covering 11 km with 325 m ascent, permit insured and a bottle of Robinsons beer for each finisher.
January 2027
A 5 km two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m of elevation and marshalled course.
A 33 km fell race from Marsden to Edale across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb; pre entry only, FRA permit and kit required.
Volunteer-run winter fell event above Mytholmroyd with a mass start and two routes, 15 mile and 22 mile, HQ at St Michael’s Church; event now full.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
A 13.1 mile winter trail around Tegg’s Nose Country Park visiting Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a four hour cut off.
A capped 10 km event at Sowerby Bridge that starts on rugged trails and returns on tarmac, with a medal and a pre-order hoodie option.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
Trail trail running in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options, aid stations and a 6.5 hour cut off.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.