Meltham
Trail Running Calendar near Meltham 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Meltham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 377 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
Race 2 of the PECO XC League at Pontefract Park features an undulating 4.5 to 5.0 mile cross country course; season tickets are £17 and require England Athletics club affiliation.
Annual GMAA cross country championships at Wythenshawe Park on 13 December 2026 with age group races from U14 to senior, chip timing and team awards.
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
Festive canal-side trail run in Bingley with 5K, 10K, half and marathon options, marshals, feed stations and a bespoke festive finisher medal.
An evening head-torch run at St Ives Estate offering 5 km or 10 km routes to raise funds for Sue Ryder, with virtual entry and event medals.
A Boxing Day fell race from Totley AC, 7.8 km with 270 m ascent across moorland and woodland, requiring full winter kit and offering prize certificates by age category.
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
A hilly, multi-terrain 7 mile Boxing Day race around Otley Chevin from Guiseley with chip timing and a choice of a technical shirt or tree planting for finishers.
Undulating mainly off-road trail race of about 7¾ miles with 1,500 ft ascent, starting and finishing in Oxspring and held around Christmas or New Year.
A 7.4 km Category AS fell race at Todmorden on 29 December 2026 with a well marked course, FRA kit required and entries via SiEntries.
A 5 mile fell race in Glossop on 31 December 2026 at The Beehive with online and on the day entry options and FRA permit.
A New Years Eve fell race on Penistone Hill of about 6.7 miles and 1,000 feet of ascent and descent, often run in fancy dress and sponsored by Daleside Brewery.
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
Timed lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
A year end fell race in Higher Poynton covering about 11 km with 1100 ft of climb, organised by Bramhall Runners with entry fees and a minimum age of 18.
January 2027
Two-lap 5km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to runners aged 11 and over with 25 m elevation and a £6.50 entry fee.