Preston
Trail Running Calendar near Preston 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Preston for 2026-2027! We've gathered 135 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A 12 km fell race over Midgley Moor, Warley Moor and through the Castle Carr estate with FRA kit checks, limited parking and public transport access to Hebden Bridge.
A category AL fell race of about 24 km with 1200 m ascent across Castle Carr estate and surrounding moors near Hebden Bridge, with FRA licensing and mandatory kit requirements.
Lap-based off-road event in Cuerden Valley Park with 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, a six hour limit, aid station and finisher medals.
A trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 Oct 2026.
A four‑date cross country league in autumn 2026 with fixtures in Leigh, Manchester, Rossendale and Liverpool and club and individual entry options.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 with lakeside and forest trails, marked routes, marshals, and two distance options.
An event in Manchester on 11 October 2026 offering vegan biryani to the first 50 entries and a memento medal for all participants.
A charity 10 km trail run through Ribble Valley on bridle paths and riverside footpaths, with proceeds to Chipping Football Club and a GPX route available.
UKA Fell & Hill Relays 2026 in Todmorden is a four stage team event across moorland and woodland, with age specific legs, mandatory FRA kit and a 200 team capacity.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
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.
Traditional point to point fell race from Wycoller to Haworth covering about 12 km with 351 m of climb, FRA mandatory kit and a checkpoint at Ponden Water.
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.
Full and half marathon around Gargrave through Yorkshire Dales scenery to the Broughton Stone Circle; a volunteer led non profit event raising funds for a scout's Jamboree.
A night-time multi-terrain 5k at Lawsons Showground, Blackpool, featuring mud, water, compulsory headtorches and a chip-timed finish with a finisher medal.
November 2026
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.