Penwortham
Trail Running Calendar near Penwortham 2026-2027
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.
November 2026
Community MoRun in Heaton Park offering chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options supporting Movember with medals, headbands and marshals.
A club trail race of 15 km on 22 November 2026 at The Griffin's Head in Altham, listed as a points race with an entry fee of £9.20.
The Black Night Scar fell race lights up the South West Pennines on 24 Nov 2026 from Todmorden, a punchy 5.8 km course with 315 m of climb under headtorches. Entries available pre entry or on the day with teams of three welcome.
Timed laps on a flat 5.3 km riverside course at Hardy Farm with distances from 5 km to ultra, a handmade knitted bee and a £2 charity donation per entry.
A scenic 10 km trail loop in Blackpool on 29 November 2026, passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal.
A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course on a hard, possibly wintery route with strict kit requirements.
December 2026
Phoenix Running Feisty and Fluffy sequel in Manchester at Hardy Farm offers a limited yellow soft toy to the first 50 sign ups, plus refreshments, facilities and parking.
A winter trail challenge in Appley Bridge on December 6 2026, just over 20 miles with 2345 ft ascent, self-navigation, a 12 mile water stop, and compulsory kit.
A 21 miles circular Christmas walk or race across the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, tracking, a hot finish meal and mandatory festive kit.
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..
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.
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 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 winter trail race around Stonyhurst College covering 11.1 km with historical river and bridge views plus a medal, photography and timed results.
January 2027
A 5 km two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m of elevation and marshalled course.
A 42 mile unmarked route around the Forest of Bowland from Slaidburn, with 1,700 m ascent, four aid stations and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and local charities.
A roughly 13 mile unmarked trail run around Slaidburn with 2,000 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and fundraising for Morecambe Bay foodbank.