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.
March 2027
A roughly 34 km Peak District trail run through villages and gritstone edges, raising funds for Grindleford Primary School and organised by volunteers.
A walking and running event on 14 March 2027 at Greenmount with 26 mile and 20 mile courses across the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors.
Two trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km route and a fully off road 2.2 km junior run with marshals, first aid and postrace refreshments.
A 10.3 km fell race on 14 March 2027 from Marsden Cricket Club, featuring sections of the Pennine Way, a 260 m ascent and an entry limit of 200.
Self-navigated 50 km trail run from Hayfield on the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m ascent, GPX navigation and on-course safety support.
An 18 km self-navigated Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 metres ascent, flexible starts, on-course support and eco-medals.
An 8 hour loop event at Heaton Park, Manchester where runners complete as many roughly 5 km laps as possible, solo or in teams of up to 4, with an option to combine both days.
A marked and marshalled 5 mile trail race around Barley with varied terrain, prizes for top finishers and a memento for every finisher.
Weekend trail runs in Slaithwaite offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with on the day cash only entry and a jumble finisher medal.
A 25 kilometre Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland, held as a community event with proceeds donated locally.
Trail races in Bakewell on 21 March 2027 with three distances, professional timing and a post-race Thornbridge beer and Bakewell pudding.
A mainly off-road 10 km trail run near Mellor with about 300 m climb, waymarked course, chip timing, marshals and post-race food at Mellor Sports Club.
Night fell race 9.2 km with 350 m climb near Barley. Partially marked route, full kit and OL21 map required. Proceeds to Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team.
A supported 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with GPS tracking, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 14 hour cut-off.
A fell race in Accrington on 27 Mar 2027 covering 14.1 km with 409 m climb; full kit required, entry on the day available and teams of three allowed.
A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.
A 6.2 km fell race at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, part of an eight race Trunce series with junior races and on the day entry.
A 7 km fell race in the South/West Pennines at Marl Pits Sports Centre with 250 m of climb; entry on the day is available for £5 and junior races run free.
April 2027
A classic short fell race on Pendle Hill from Barley covering 4.5 miles with about 457 m of climb; junior races take place beforehand on private farmland.
Circular LDWA challenge from Swythamley offering 30, 28, 23 and 21 mile routes with checkpoints via The Roaches, Lud's Church and Three Shires Head.