Orrell
Trail Running Calendar near Orrell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Orrell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 147 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
January 2027
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
A Category BM fell race of 12.9 km around Todmorden that requires navigation skills, full FRA kit and is open to runners aged 18 and over.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
A winter challenge walk on 13 February 2027 across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with 17 or 24 mile routes, checkpoints, mandatory equipment and a 10 hour limit.
A 5 mile fell race from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, steep climbs to Paddy's Pole and Parlick, mandatory winter kit and a 55 minute cut off at CP1.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
A navigational fell race at Dovestones Sailing Club in the Peak District with pre-entry only, demanding rough-terrain courses and mandatory kit checks.
A 13 km fell race around Flower Scar near Todmorden with 660 m of ascent, pre-entry required and teams scored from the top three counters.
Winter fell race on 21 February 2027 covering 12 miles and 2100 feet ascent from the Rams Head Inn via Blackstone Edge and Windy Hill.
A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off; 2027 entries are sold out.
A 24-hour hourly-loop endurance event at Heaton Park, Manchester offering 10k to ultramarathon options, wooden medals, and on-course support.
A 24 miles winter route from Dovestone Sailing Club across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with 3900 ft ascent, four checkpoints and limited entry.
March 2027
March fell race on Pendle with a 15 km route and about 545 m climb, finishing in Barley with village hall refreshments and a 300 entry limit.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Trail races at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027: 5 km, 10 km and half marathon across wildlife-rich parkland with live chip timing.
Two Crosses Challenge on 14 March 2027 offers 18 and 26 mile GPX-navigated routes from Greenmount Old School with checkpoints and parking arrangements.
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.
Six hour timed event on a flat tarmac route along the Ribble estuary in Lytham with looped laps available up to marathon distance.