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.
April 2027
Experience a classic fell race in the South and West Pennines featuring a significant climb and a traditional entry on the day format starting from Barley Village Hall.
A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.
Weekend races on the Monsal Trail near Bakewell offering a half marathon and a 10K across scenic, traffic free sections with tunnels and a viaduct.
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.
A lap-based timed trail event at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal for a single lap, a vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour time limit for total distance.
Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.
May 2027
Two trail ultra distances on May 1st 2027 around the Calderdale Way, featuring moorland, bluebell woods, six vegan aid stations, mandatory kit and timed cut-offs.
Castle & Cake is a trail race in Castleton, Peak District, with a finish featuring local food and drink and proceeds supporting local businesses and nature projects.
A 9.6 km fell race near Accrington on 2 May 2027 with 338 m of climb. It is a Category BS event with UK Athletics insurance, open to entrants aged 18 and over with pre entry and on the day options.
An 11 km flagged fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike near Mytholmroyd, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit requirements and a 200 runner limit.
Trail running at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 7 May 2027, with 10 km, half, marathon and timed ultra on marked paths around lakes, river and woodlands.
Running event at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam with a 5 km loop used for 5K, 10K, half, marathon and an ultra held within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km fell race from Downham near Clitheroe with 1250 m of ascent, FRA permitted and insured, limited to 200 entries.
Test your endurance on the woodland trails of Delamere Forest by completing a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner remains.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
Multi-distance running on hard paths through Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve with marked laps, medical cover and a bespoke medal.
The Calderdale Way Relay is a six leg off road team race on 16 May 2027, starting at Clay House in West Vale and finishing at Spring Hall. Entries open online in December 2026 and are limited to 100 teams on a first come first served basis.