Prestwich
Trail Running Calendar near Prestwich 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Prestwich for 2026-2027! We've gathered 247 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
March 2027
Self-navigated 50 km trail run from Hayfield on the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way and Limestone Way with 1840 m ascent, GPX navigation and on-course safety support.
An 18 km self-navigated Pennine Bridleway trail run from Hayfield to Rushup Edge with 806 metres ascent, flexible starts, on-course support and eco-medals.
An 8 hour loop event at Heaton Park, Manchester where runners complete as many roughly 5 km laps as possible, solo or in teams of up to 4, with an option to combine both days.
A marked and marshalled five mile trail race in the Pendleside village of Barley over undulating terrain including tracks, fields, woodland and riverside paths.
Weekend trail runs in Slaithwaite offering 5K, 10K and half marathon distances with on the day cash only entry and a jumble finisher medal.
A 25 km Category BL fell race around Heptonstall across wooded valleys, upland pasture and moorland; FRA kit is required and proceeds support local groups.
A supported 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with GPS tracking, six checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 14 hour cut-off.
A trail race of just over 10K on Easter Monday 2027 that starts at Shibden Park, climbs to Beacon Hill and runs through several Halifax landmarks. The event supports Overgate Hospice and is licensed by England Athletics.
A 6.2 km fell race at Oxspring Playing Field in the Peak District, part of an eight race Trunce series with junior races and on the day entry.
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 circular LDWA challenge on 3 April 2027 from Swythamley with choices of 21, 23, 28 and 30 mile routes and staffed checkpoints.
A canal side running festival on 4 April 2027 along the Rochdale Canal offering races from 5 km to 100 km, with aid stations, chip timing, optional transport and prize categories.
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
A Peak District fell race on 14 April 2027 covering 4.8 km with 340 m of ascent. Pre-entry and on-the-day entry are available and juniors aged 14 and over run in the main race.
Three Thursday trail races in April around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two lap anti clockwise 5 km course open to ages 11 and up, with prizes and local fundraising.
A 6.2 km fell race in the Peak District at Oxspring Playing Field with 190 m climb; includes a 3 km junior race and on-the-day entry options.
Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir in a three-race Spring Series in April 2027, open to ages 11 and over with 25 m elevation and prizes in each race.
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.