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.
March 2027
A 7 km fell race in the South/West Pennines at Marl Pits Sports Centre with 250 m of climb; entry on the day is available for £5 and junior races run free.
April 2027
A traditional fell race on Pendle Hill from Barley with a 4.5 mile route and 1,500 ft of ascent, junior races on private farmland, and FRA kit requirements.
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
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.
More than 60 miles across rugged Yorkshire Dales fells with 11,000 ft of ascent and 25 serviced checkpoints on a point to point traverse.
May 2027
Two trail ultra distances on May 1st 2027 around the Calderdale Way, featuring moorland, bluebell woods, six vegan aid stations, mandatory kit and timed cut-offs.
A long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.
An 11 km flagged fell race around Erringden Moor and Stoodley Pike near Mytholmroyd, run under FRA rules with mandatory kit requirements and a 200 runner limit.
Trail running at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 7 May 2027, offering 10 km, half marathon, marathon and an ultra with a waymarked course and post run refreshments.
A multi distance running event on a 5K canal and park loop at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, offering races from 5K to ultra within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
Run on hard surface park paths around Avenham Park and the River Ribble with 10K, half, marathon and a timed ultra option.
Flat out and back races along the Leeds & Liverpool Canal in Gargrave, offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon distances with aid stations and medals.
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.
A one-lap 10K through Yarrow Valley Country Park featuring bluebell-lined woodland, riverside paths and river crossings, with a finisher medal and prize categories.
A short 5.6 km fell race on Blackstone Edge in the South Pennines featuring rough terrain, a notable bog and Pennine Way sections; pre entry is required and minimum age is 16.
A 5.6 km fell race near Clitheroe with 380 m climb, on‑the‑day entry, a pasta supper included, and a 1 hour cut off to the Scout Cairn.
A 32 miles point-to-point trail ultra in East Lancashire visiting the four Panopticons across South Pennines trails, with 1,430 m ascent and a 10 hour limit.
A community organised walking and running event exploring quieter footpaths and bridleways in the Yorkshire Dales on 23 May 2027.