Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 282 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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 friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
Annual GMAA cross country championships at Wythenshawe Park on 13 December 2026 with age group races from U14 to senior, chip timing and team awards.
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.
Undulating mainly off-road trail race of about 7¾ miles with 1,500 ft ascent, starting and finishing in Oxspring and held around Christmas or New Year.
A 7.4 km Category AS fell race at Todmorden on 29 December 2026 with a well marked course, FRA kit required and entries via SiEntries.
A 5 mile fell race in Glossop on 31 December 2026 at The Beehive with online and on the day entry options and FRA permit.
A New Years Eve fell race on Penistone Hill of about 6.7 miles and 1,000 feet of ascent and descent, often run in fancy dress and sponsored by Daleside Brewery.
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 11.1k trail run through the Ribble Valley from Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026 featuring riverside paths, woodland, historic bridges and 528 ft of elevation.
A year end fell race in Higher Poynton covering about 11 km with 1100 ft of climb, organised by Bramhall Runners with entry fees and a minimum age of 18.
January 2027
Two-lap 5km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to runners aged 11 and over with 25 m elevation and a £6.50 entry fee.
Non-stop 268 mile winter race on the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour limit, 10,732 m ascent and staffed checkpoints.
Linear fell race from Marsden to Edale over Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder, covering 24 miles with 1650 m climb; navigation and long-distance experience required.
A 6.7 mile, 1200 ft fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park around Ponden Clough and Stanbury Moor, over 18s only, entry £5 on the day; Soreen bars for entrants.
Night trail running around Rivington and Winter Hill with 10K and Half Marathon options, reflective course markings and a required head torch.