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
A scenic single lap 10K through Yarrow Valley Country Park amid spring bluebells, with river crossings, a finisher medal and prizes on 16/05/2027 at The Yarrow Bridge Pub.
A one lap trail race of approximately 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill grounds with mixed surfaces, finisher medals, prize categories and a charity donation to Quarry Bank Mill.
A classic South Pennines fell race hosted by Todmorden Harriers, covering 5.6 km with 366 m ascent and rough sections including a bog and a trig point.
A 5.6 km fell race near Clitheroe with 380 m of climb, a partially marked route across fields and woods, entry on the day and FRA kit required.
A fell race from the Hapton Inn in Hapton, Lancashire, first held in 2023 and listed as a 5 mile event within the Accrington Fell and Trail Series.
A 9.2 km fell race in Castleton on 21 May 2027 with 427 m climb, FRA permit and both online pre-entry and on the day entry available.
A point to point trail ultra in East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations over about 52 km with 1430 m of climb.
A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
Stanhill Fell Race on 26 May 2027 in Stanhill, Lancashire: a 7.2 km fell race with 250 m ascent, held at the Britannia Tap & Grill, with free pre entry and entry on the day.
Backyard ultra at Stubbs Fields on 29 May 2027 where runners complete 4.167 mile laps each hour until one runner remains.
Timed track event at Woodbank Park where individuals or teams run as many 400 m laps as possible within 6, 12 or 24 hours.
A Peak District fell race on 31 May 2027 at Oxspring Playing Field, featuring a 6.2 km course with 190 m climb and on-the-day entry.
June 2027
A 10 km fell race from Hebden Bridge to Stoodley Pike and back, flagged and marshalled, part of the Todmorden Harriers Summer Series.
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 260 metres of ascent held each Whit Tuesday since 1862, open to over 18s and crossing public roads.
A 24-hour challenge in Edale where runners complete as many fixed half-marathon loops (23.3 km) with 977 m ascent per loop as they can.
A 15.7 km fell race at Tittesworth Reservoir in the Peak District on 6 June 2027, with 565 m of climb, entry on the day and team competition for teams of three.
A Sunday trail day at Kelsall Hill with a timed 5 mile, a 2K fun run, a recovery café and a speaker panel hosted by the Couch to Coached podcast.
A 12.9 km fell race at the Boar's Head Hotel in the Peak District on 9 June 2027. The route gains 402 m, has FRA permit and UK Athletics insurance, allows teams and on-the-day entry for £5.