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.
May 2027
A one-lap 10K spring trail race through Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley, featuring riverside trails, bluebell-lined woodland, bespoke finisher medals and prize categories.
A single lap trail of approximately 10 km through Quarry Bank Mill grounds on 18 May 2027, with mixed surfaces, a new flat one mile loop, chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal.
A short 5.6 km fell race on Blackstone Edge in the South Pennines featuring rough terrain, a notable bog and Pennine Way sections; pre entry is required and minimum age is 16.
A 32 mile point to point trail ultra around East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations across the South Pennines with GPX and map provided.
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.
Backyard ultra at Stubbs Fields where runners complete hourly 4.167 mile laps until only one remains; camp provides hot drinks, food and portaloos.
Timed track event in Manchester offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a 400m loop. Solo or teams up to four, all finishers receive a time and medal.
June 2027
A 10K fell race from Hebden Bridge with a steep climb to Stoodley Pike, a flagged route, category BS with 350 m ascent and a 200 runner limit.
A handicapped fell race of about 3.5 miles with 860 feet of ascent, held each Whitsun Tuesday and described as the oldest continuously run fell race in the world. Entrants must be over 18 and the route includes two road crossings.
A 24-hour trail challenge in Edale where runners complete as many 23.3 km loops (977 m ascent each) as possible. Entries limited to 50 with indoor transition, camping and a single log-cabin option; support, navigation notes and an eco-trophy included..
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 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.
A 5 to 6.5 mile hill run around the Dane Valley and Gradbach held with the Wincle Fete in mid June, notable for changing farm routes and river crossings.
A non-stop 108 mile Pennine Way race from Edale to Hardraw with a 60 hour limit, high ascent and technical moorland terrain.
Test your endurance at Giants Seat Scout Camp by running a 6.7km loop every hour until only one runner remains.
The X-Trail 10K is the opening 10 km race of The Tour around Park Bridge and Daisy Nook, featuring mixed terrain and traffic-free sections on closed roads.