Orrell
Trail Running Calendar near Orrell 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Orrell for 2026-2027! We've gathered 138 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
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 coastal timed running event in Lytham featuring a 5.24 mile flat tarmac lap with options to complete marathon or half marathon within a six hour limit.
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 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 coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical support.
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 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.
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
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.
Trail races at Brockholes Nature Reserve near Preston offering 10k, half marathon, marathon and timed ultra options on a lap based course.
Multiple distances on a 5K loop at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, from 10K to ultra with a six hour time limit on a marked off road and paved course.
A 22.5 km fell race near Downham, Lancashire with about 1250 m of ascent, limited to 200 runners and open to adults only. Pre-entry and on the day entry are available with permit and UK Athletics insurance provided by the FRA.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
Multiple distance running event in Avenham Park, Preston with 10K, half, marathon and ultra on marked hard surface loops and post race refreshments.
A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.