Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester 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.
August 2027
A mid-summer out and back fell race from Mytholmroyd to Crow Hill, about 5 miles with 305 m ascent, run on flagged routes with GPS allowed.
A 5.5 mile fell race around Flagg in the Peak District, relaunched after the 1980s with mostly off road running and a minimum age of 16.
Steep 6.5 km fell race across Holcombe Moor with 400 m ascent, based at the Hare & Hounds in Bury on 25 August 2027 with on the day entry.
September 2027
Two mapped trail events from Cathedral Gardens exploring canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail with feed stations and chip timing.
A circular 56 miles hike and ultra run starting and finishing in Hazel Grove, held over the first full weekend in September and organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group.
A 13.1 mile loop from Tegg’s Nose Country Park that visits Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a 4 hour cut off.
Trail ultramarathon in the Peak District on 18 to 19 September 2027, offering distances from 12 km to 110 km and camping options.
A supported 100 mile ultramarathon in the Ultra Great Britain series, scheduled in Great Britain on 25 and 26 September 2027 with registration from 1 September 2026.
November 2027
A 10 km fell race around Todmorden with 350 m of climb, day entries for £5, team competition and FRA permit and insurance.
Greater Manchester 200 Ultra is a multi day 200 mile ultramarathon along the GM Ringway, part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.
June 2028
A limited-entry night staging of the Pendle Way from Barley offering mapped checkpoints and navigation practice. Participants choose between 30 miles or 45 miles across moorland terrain with required navigation and night kit.
July 2029
A single-day ultra of about 36 miles from Wigan to Tarporley, run on the MTC JOGLE route with tracking, mandatory kit and a 4 mph minimum pace.