Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 284 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
A navigational fell race at Dovestones Sailing Club in the Peak District with pre-entry only, demanding rough-terrain courses and mandatory kit checks.
A short 5 miles fell race around Midgley Moor from Booth Cricket Club with 1250 ft ascent; FRA licensed with compulsory kit and route choices for those who know the ground.
A 5 kilometre fell race in Mirfield on a hilly single lap with FRA licence, limited to 250 entries, featuring junior and senior categories and day-of-race number collection.
A 13 km fell race around Flower Scar near Todmorden with 660 m of ascent, pre-entry required and teams scored from the top three counters.
Trail runs of 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon near Rivington Pike with live chip timing, finish medals and a canicross option for one dog per runner.
A winter fell race from the Rams Head in Oldham covering 12 miles with 2100 feet of ascent via Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way.
Trail half marathon on the Middlewood Way and Macclesfield canal towpath in Marple, Stockport on 21 Feb 2027 with chip timing and a 500 runner limit.
A 24 hour endurance challenge at Heaton Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.
A 24 mile winter route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with varied terrain, checkpoints and a ten hour time limit, starting and finishing at Dovestone Sailing Club.
Timed 6-hour off-road event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half or full marathon distances; aid station, parking and medals included.
March 2027
A March fell race of 9 miles (15 km) on Pendle, with 545 m climb, following the ridge via Buttock Farm and finishing in Barley with village-hall refreshments.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Trail races at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027: 5 km, 10 km and half marathon across wildlife-rich parkland with live chip timing.
Timed 7 hour trail loop at Chorlton Water Park with 2.91 miles per lap, an all day aid station and a bespoke finisher medal; proceeds support Pendleside Hospice.
Run a 6.7 km loop every hour at Heaton Park from 6 to 8 March 2027 until only one runner remains; ages 18+, free parking.
A mostly off-road nine mile hill race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back, run under FRA rules with mandatory waterproof kit and a 60 minute cut off.
A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.