Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 215 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A 5.2 mile trail race at Fairway Primary School in Stockport on Oct 18 2026 with chip timing, prizes for top finishers, and a bottle of beer for every finisher.
Half marathon and 10k on the traffic free Monsal Trail near Bakewell. Two race days 24 and 25 October 2026, with GPX route maps, bespoke medal and free photos.
A mixed terrain 5 km zombie run at Haigh Woodland Park with a flag life system, manual timing and a glow in the dark finishers medal.
Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Trail race at Monsal Head that pairs flat, fast running along Monsal Dale with a steep up-and-down on Fin Cop; distance 9.5 km with about 500 m ascent.
Timed charity run on a 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park, with proceeds to Save The Rhino and local charities.
Night trail racing at Delamere Forest with 10k and half marathon options, a Spooky Halloween fancy dress theme, reflective course markings, and a free kids 1k with medals.
Experience the scenic Peak District with 7 km or 11 km trail runs featuring reservoir views and moorland paths through the historic Goyt Valley.
November 2026
A five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park, St Helens with marshalled routes, on-site facilities and post-race refreshments at The Ship Inn.
Explore the limestone cliffs and dales of the Peak District with 8.4km or 16.4km trail races featuring local cheese and cracker samples at the finish line.
Inclusive Canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed one mile route and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.
A five mile trail race around Billinge crossing three counties plus a Friday Smart Nav navigation event and post race refreshments.
A 10 km Category BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m ascent, run on a fast muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike.
A 13.5 mile fell race with 1300 ft ascent around Calderdale, starting and finishing at the Hinchliffe Arms and visiting six checkpoints on moorland and the Pennine Way.
A 15 mile fell race on 8 November 2026 near Meerbrook with 3,700 feet of ascent across ridges, forest and a river ford, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit.
A 9.3 mile fell race around Old Town with 1400 ft ascent, partly flagged moorland route, FRA UKA rules and mandatory kit requirements.