Manchester
Trail Running Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 221 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
A 13.98 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District, with 451 m of climb, held at Hayfield Primary School. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available; funds support the school and donations are made to Kinder Mountain Rescue.
An annual 21 mile running and walking challenge through the hills of the Peak District held each March, with entries typically opening in November via SIEntries.
Two Crosses offers 18 and 26 mile routes from Greenmount Old School that visit Affetside Roman Cross and the Pilgrim's Cross on Holcombe Moor.
Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.
A 50 km, one day trail run around Hayfield using the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way, with a flexible start, self-navigation, GPX support and Ranger Ultras safety presence. Total ascent 1840 metres.
The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Run covers 18 km from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back with 806 m of ascent. It uses waymarked paths, offers flexible starts and on course support, and is self navigated under TRA and England Athletics rules.
An eight hour event at Heaton Park where participants run as many 5.6 km loops as possible across mixed terrain, with single-day or combined weekend totals.
A 25 kilometre Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, moorland and upland pasture, run as a community not for profit event with FRA kit requirements.
A 50 mile point to point ultra from Manchester to Liverpool on the Trans Pennine Trail with GPS tracking, six checkpoints and a 14 hour cut off.
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.
April 2027
A single-category fell race at Barley on Sat 3 Apr 2027 covering 7.3 km with 457 m of climb; entry is on the day only with modest fees and the event carries FRA permit insurance.
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 trail races on the Monsal Trail in the Peak District offering a half marathon and a 10K on Saturday 10 and Sunday 11 April 2027, using a traffic free multi terrain route that passes through four tunnels and over Monsal 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
Trail running event around Calderdale offering 50-mile and 30-mile options on the Calderdale Way with vegan friendly checkpoints, mandatory kit, GPS tracking, baggage storage, and a finisher's medal.
Trail running in Castleton organised by Trails For Good with a finish area featuring local food and drink. The event supports local businesses and helps fund nature regeneration and trail repair through a partnership with the Peak District Foundation..
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.