Macclesfield
Trail Running Calendar near Macclesfield 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Macclesfield for 2026-2027! We've gathered 177 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Castle & Cake is a trail race in Castleton, Peak District, with a finish featuring local food and drink and proceeds supporting local businesses and nature projects.
Test your endurance on the woodland trails of Delamere Forest by completing a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
A 7.5 mile clockwise circuit around Carsington Reservoir offering reservoir and countryside views, bespoke finisher medals and entries for runners aged 16 and over.
An off road 10 kilometre race on compacted limestone with a net descent to Cromford Wharf, part of the White Peak Festival of Running and served by event coaches.
Mid-May fell race in Youlgrave, Derbyshire with a 5.8 miles course and 876 ft climb over trails, fields and a swamp, entry £6 and limited places.
A single lap trail of approximately 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill grounds on 18 May 2027, with mixed surfaces, a new flat one mile loop, chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal.
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 countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
Timed track event in Manchester offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a 400m loop. Solo or teams up to four, all finishers receive a time and medal.
June 2027
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-trophy included..
A 5 km muddy obstacle course through Graves Park woodland and fields, with start and finish by the animal farm. Organised by Cancer Research UK to raise funds for cancer research, the event includes timed wave starts and onsite parking.
A 15.7 km fell race at Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District on 6 June 2027, with 565 m of climb, entry on the day and team competition for teams of three.
A 12.9 km fell race at the Boar's Head Hotel in the Peak District on 9 June 2027. The route gains 402 m, has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance, allows teams and on-the-day entry for £5.
A 5 to 6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach held with the Wincle Fete in mid June, notable for changing farm routes and river crossings.
A non-stop 108 mile Pennine Way race from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour limit, high ascent and technical moorland terrain.