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.
November 2026
Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course at Chorlton Water Park, with a seven hour limit and a Lucky Dip of classic Phoenix medals.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington from Lymm, with solo, pairs or four person relay options and three checkpoints.
Category AS fell race near Darwen, Lancashire with a 6 km course climbing 305 m and proceeds supporting cardiac screening for young people.
A 3-hour mountain marathon score event in the Dark Peak. Run solo or with a partner, navigating with a provided map. Post-race refreshments are included.
A 27 km AL fell race from Barley with 1473 m of ascent, requiring navigation skills and mandatory kit, with enforced cut-offs at CP4 and CP6.
A 5.8 mile fell race around Marsden from Marsden Cricket Club, featuring slabbed Pennine Way sections, boggy terrain, reservoir views and 1026 ft of ascent.
Two-day late autumn trail running weekend around Edale with 43 km, 50 km or combined 93 km routes, GPX navigation, on-course refreshments and finishers medals.
A continuous 200 mile ultramarathon around Greater Manchester via the GM Ringway, with live online tracking, ten staffed checkpoints and a 96 hour overall cut off.
Padfield Plum Fair Fell Race on 22 November 2026 starts and finishes at Windy Harbour Farm Hotel in Glossop, with parking at Blackshaw Farm. Online and on the day entry options are available and the event holds UK Athletics insurance via the FRA.
MoRun at Heaton Park offers 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances to support Movember with chip timing, medals, marshals and on-course aid.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.
A club trail race of 15 km on 22 November 2026 at The Griffin's Head in Altham, listed as a points race with an entry fee of £9.20.
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event has summer and winter editions, multiple checkpoints with hot food at three indoor locations, live tracking and rout..
Community running event at Alderley Park on 28 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, mixed road and trail routes, and post-race music and food.
Short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale on 29 November 2026, covering 8.4 km with 335 m climb; entry on the day for up to 125 runners.
Teams of four each run a flagged 10.7k lap at Lee Mill Quarry in Rossendale on a hard route that requires mandatory kit and has a 120 team limit.
December 2026
Manchester event on 05 December 2026 offers a limited edition yellow soft toy for the first 50 sign ups and a giveaway medal for all participants.