Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 288 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
May 2027
Trail running event in Castleton on 1 May 2027 with on site local food and proceeds supporting local businesses and nature projects.
A 16 km fell race in the South/West Pennines with 518 m climb, FRA permit, team prizes and a £5 entry discount for bringing a home baked cake.
A four hour team relay at Sale Water Park on a 2.5 km loop, with Team of 4 and Pairs categories, chip timing and live results.
A long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.
Horwich Triathlon on 02 May 2027 in Horwich offers pool swims, road bike loops around Rivington Pike, road runs and 5K and 8.6K trail options.
A flagged fell race of about 11 km across Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike with moorland views, FRA licensing, mandatory kit rules and limited parking at Mytholmroyd.
Trail trail racing at Brockholes Nature Reserve with 10 km, half, marathon and ultra options run as laps on a marked course with medical cover and post-run refreshments.
Looped courses from a 5K circuit to an ultra around the Lancaster canal and Haslam Park starting and finishing at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
Endurance event at Delamere Forest where participants run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner can start another lap.
A 10.5 km race in the Peak District on 8 May 2027 with 400 m of climb; pre-entry required and minimum age 18.
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 around Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve with marked hard-path laps, medical cover and a six hour ultra option.
Trail event in Bollington on 9 May 2027 offering a half marathon and a 10 km route with significant ascent and on course aid stations.
A 6.2 km fell race in Oxspring, Peak District with 190 m climb, part of an eight-race series; entry on the day is available.
A mid May fell race in Accrington covering 5 km with 400 m of ascent, held at the Whitakers Arms and forming race 4 of 13 in the 2027 series.
A Peak District fell race on 15 May 2027 around Mount Famine, about 8 km with 460 m of climb, with pre entry and entry on the day and team entries allowed.
A 20-mile, 2,800 ft ascent run or walk in the Hope Valley starting and finishing in Hathersage, with limited entries and fundraising for a local primary school.