Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 222 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Peak Raid Mountain Marathon on Sun 20 Sep 2026 is a three hour score event in the Dark Peak, Peak District. Competitors run solo or in pairs; pre-entry only, minimum age 14 with under 18s accompanied by an adult over 21.
A Peak District fell race based at Hathersage Primary School featuring a 9.9 km course with 355 m of ascent. Pre-entry and limited on-the-day entry are offered, and a separate junior fun run is organised by the school PTA.
A 102-mile canal ultramarathon around Manchester with 11 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 30-hour cutoff and entry limited to runners aged 20+ with a 50-mile qualifying finish.
A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.
Trail running at Ladybower Reservoir on 26 September 2026 with 21K and 52K routes, marked courses, stocked aid stations and chip timing.
A BM-category fell race in Waddington covering about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent, marshalled route, a trig-point checkpoint and a Summit House Farm cutoff.
Trail runs at Delamere Forest on 27 September 2026 offer a two-lap half marathon and a one-lap 10K over technical wooded trails, with chip timing, aid stations, canicross options, and eco-minded event measures.
A five mile trail race in Worsley Woods on 27 September 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options and race-number collection on the day.
October 2026
A 20.3 mile Peak District walk/run with 850 m ascent, a signposted route via Eyam and Chatsworth, and proceeds supporting outdoor learning at Thornbridge Outdoors.
Castle C’alf in Hebden Bridge is a scenic 12 km fell race on Sun 4 Oct 2026 with about 490 m of climb across flagged moorland and private estate terrain. Pre entry opens mid September, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit is required.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.
A six-hour timed trail event in Cuerden Valley featuring 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, on-course aid, medals, and a donation to the park.
Tideswell Terminator is a Peak District fell race on 10 October 2026, covering 9.1 km with 283 m of climb across scenic hills. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, this short course is a bracing test for fell runners.
A trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle event at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026 with 12+ obstacles, a finisher medal and a charity fundraising requirement of at least £250.
A 6.2 mile fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park via The Stoop and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing and a detailed prize list.
Approx 21.5 km fell race around the Goyt Valley to Shining Tor with 760 m climb, marked route, two water points and finish food, with proceeds to Buxton Rotary.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with marked lakeside and woodland routes, short and long distances, and on-site parking and café.