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.
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.
Tackle the classic Mytholmroyd fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026, a testing 10 km in the South West Pennines with about 500 m of climb. Pre entry only, age 18 plus, and every finisher gets a free can of Vocation Heart & Soul beer.
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
Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2027 at Clowbridge Reservoir: two anti clockwise laps on a mostly flat trail with 25 m elevation, open to ages 11 and over.
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.
Volunteer-run winter fell event above Mytholmroyd with a mass start and two routes, 15 mile and 22 mile, HQ at St Michael’s Church; event now full.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
Trail runs beneath Rivington Pike at Rivington Hall in January 2027 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes with chip timing and canicross rules.
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.