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Trail Running Calendar near Penwortham 2026-2027

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Explore the top trail runs near Penwortham for 2026-2027! We've gathered 126 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.
An unmarked navigation challenge from a Manchester event centre where participants are blindfolded, dropped off and must find their own way back on foot.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Timed charity run on a 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park, with proceeds to Save The Rhino and local charities.
A Halloween night 5k at Herons Reach on mixed, muddy terrain with compulsory head torches, open to runners aged 11 and over and finishing with a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
A five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park, St Helens with marshalled routes, on-site facilities and post-race refreshments at The Ship Inn.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood featuring a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run for runners, walkers and their dogs.
A five mile trail race around Billinge crossing three counties plus a Friday Smart Nav navigation event and post race refreshments.
A 10 km Category BS fell race on 7 November 2026 with about 350 m ascent, run on a fast muddy course featuring a steep descent off Stoodley Pike.
A 9.3 mile fell race around Old Town with 1400 ft ascent, partly flagged moorland route, FRA UKA rules and mandatory kit requirements.
Timed multi distance event at Hardy Farm on a flat riverside towpath with a Lucky Dip for classic medals and a vegetarian aid station supporting T1 Diabetes Research.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington on 14 November 2026 with solo, pair and four person relay options and checkpoints every 10 miles.
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
Charity run in Stanley Park, Blackpool on World Diabetes Day supporting Breakthrough T1D with a 3.1 mile loop and options up to ultra distance.
A 6 km fell race with 305 m ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young club member and raising funds for cardiac screening.
A 27 km AL Fell Race from Barley Village Hall with 1473 m ascent; navigational skills and specific mandatory kit are required and cut-offs at CP4 and CP6 apply.
Chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon at Croxteth Park on 21 November 2026 supporting Movember with medals, marshals and on course services.
A continuous 200 mile ultramarathon around Greater Manchester via the GM Ringway, with live online tracking, ten staffed checkpoints and a 96 hour overall cut off.
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