Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 213 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A 33 km fell race from Marsden to Edale across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb; pre entry only, FRA permit and kit required.
Night trail races at Rivington feature reflective marked routes, head torch running and rough muddy terrain with a 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids race.
Volunteer-run winter fell event near Hebden Bridge offering 15 mi and 22 mi routes with one mass start and HQ at St Michael’s Church, Mytholmroyd.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
A 13.1 mile winter trail around Tegg’s Nose Country Park visiting Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a four hour cut off.
A capped 10 km event at Sowerby Bridge that starts on rugged trails and returns on tarmac, with a medal and a pre-order hoodie option.
Trail trail running in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield Narrow Canal with 5k, 10k, half and marathon options, aid stations and a 6.5 hour cut off.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
A 19.3 mile fell race from Wadsworth Community Centre near Hebden Bridge with navigational terrain, mandatory kit and pre entry with a 200 runner limit.
Flat out and back trail races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal near Huddersfield, with 5 km, 10 km, half and full marathon options and marshals.
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles and a 10 hour time limit.
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 5 mile, FRA licensed fell race around Midgley Moor from Booth Cricket Club, with 1250 ft ascent, mandatory kit checks and limited parking.
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.
A 12 mile fell race with about 2100 feet of ascent across moorland and the Pennine Way, starting and finishing at the Rams Head in Denshaw.