Rossendale
Trail Running Calendar near Rossendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rossendale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 227 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.
A 13 km fell race on Ilkley Moor with 370 m ascent, mixed rocky and forest terrain, basic facilities and mandatory waterproofs plus compass and whistle.
A charity relay in Malham on 27 September 2026 with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £5 per person. The route climbs near the summit of Cawden Hill then returns on a direct descent.
A BM-category fell race in Waddington covering about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent, marshalled route, a trig-point checkpoint and a Summit House Farm cutoff.
A five mile trail race in Worsley Woods on 27 September 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options and race-number collection on the day.
October 2026
Castle C’alf in Hebden Bridge is a scenic 12 km fell race on Sun 4 Oct 2026 with about 490 m of climb across flagged moorland and private estate terrain. Pre entry opens mid September, places are limited and FRA mandatory kit is required.
A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.
Castle Carr is a 24 km fell race in the South/West Pennines near Hebden Bridge on 4 October 2026, with about 1200 m of ascent and official FRA permit and insurance.
Headtorch trail around Swinsty and Fewston Reservoirs with half marathon, 10 km and 5 km options, on-course water and finisher medals.
A six-hour timed trail event in Cuerden Valley featuring 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, on-course aid, medals, and a donation to the park.
A trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle event at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026 with 12+ obstacles, a finisher medal and a charity fundraising requirement of at least £250.
A 6.2 mile fell race from Penistone Hill Country Park via The Stoop and Top Withins, part of the Woodentops series with chip timing and a detailed prize list.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with marked lakeside and woodland routes, short and long distances, and on-site parking and café.
A community run in Manchester on 11 October 2026 with attended and virtual options, limited early-bird vegan biryani for the first 50 entrants and on-site support.
Junior races on short quarry and moorland circuits at Penistone Hill, with new 2026 age groups and distances from 600 m to 2,900 m. Minimum age 6, entry £2, goody bags and prizes for top three in each category.
A charity 10 km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside paths, on-site drinks and a free meal, raising funds for Chipping Football Club's new 3G pitch.
Self navigated 50k from Grassington through Malham Tarn, Buckden Pike and parts of the Dales Way with GPX files, aid stations, live tracking and a minimum age of 20.