Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 288 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
June 2027
A Peak District fell race at Pott Shrigley - Brickworks covering 10 km with 280 m ascent, open to solo adult runners with pre-entry and on-the-day fees.
A four mile fell race in Accrington first held in 2001 to replace cancelled events, now part of the Accrington Fell and Trail Series and including a junior 2k race.
A 6.1 km fell race across Brushes Clough Country Park with about 323 m ascent, mixed moorland and forest terrain, pre entry only and mandatory safety kit.
A 6.4 km fell race in Cragg Vale on 30 June 2027 with 244 m ascent; pre-entry £8 or £10 on the day, teams and male and female prizes.
July 2027
Pop up Summer Series trail races at River Colne Chapel Hill in Huddersfield with 5 km and 10 km options and pay on the day or online.
Multi-distance trail event from Bakewell across the Southern Peak District with camping, marquee rest stops, GPS tracking and medical support up to 100 km.
Trail half marathon at Lyme National Trust on 4 July 2027 following the Gritstone Trail and Kerridge Ridge with a marked course, aid stations, timing and a medal or tree option.
A low-key fell race at the Oakworth gala, covering 9 km with about 250 m of climb on mostly off road terrain and well marked marshaled routes.
A community-run fell race of about 10 km with 340 m of ascent across Dark Peak and White Peak, finishing with traditional flapjacks and community-run refreshments.
5 km fell race with 213 m climb at Stoodley Pike near Todmorden on 6 July 2027; entry on the day £5 and teams are permitted.
Thurlstone Chase is a 6.4 kilometre category BS fell race at Thurlstone Gala/Football Field in South Yorkshire with limited entries and cash prizes for record breakers.
A 9.7 km fell race in Peak Forest with 247 m of ascent, marked route, marshals, water stations and free village parking.
A summertime 5-mile trail race along the River Mersey organised by Dragons Running Club (Sale), with chip timing, finish mementos, prizes and community fundraising.
A 6.2 km fell race in the Peak District with 190 m climb, held in Oxspring as part of an eight race series with junior events and on day entry.
A Peak District summer fell race from Bamford Recreation Ground to Win Hill and back, covering 7.2 km with 320 m ascent and a minimum age of 16.
Widdop is a high moorland fell race of about 7 miles and 1,200 ft ascent on flagged paths; FRA licensed, 18+ with entry capped at 120.
A 5 miles, two lap trail race around Alderley Park through woodland, lake and farm, with chip timing, finisher shirt and on site parking.
A family friendly inflatable obstacle run at Cheshire County Showground with choices of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal.