Rossendale
Trail Running Calendar near Rossendale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rossendale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 218 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 24 hour, roughly 51 mile linear route from Marsden to Ilkley visiting six Stanza Stones by Simon Armitage, crossing South Pennines moorland with checkpoints and on route support.
A 50 mile linear ultra across the South Pennines linking Marsden and Ilkley, visiting six carved Stanza Stones and Haworth. The event has summer and winter editions, multiple checkpoints with hot food at three indoor locations, live tracking and rout..
Community running event at Alderley Park on 28 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, mixed road and trail routes, and post-race music and food.
Short Peak District fell race in Birch Vale on 29 November 2026, covering 8.4 km with 335 m climb; entry on the day for up to 125 runners.
A team relay at Lee Mill Quarry where teams of four each run a flagged 10.7 km course on a hard, possibly wintery route with strict kit requirements.
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.
A 6 km mainly off-road run from The Dusty Miller Pub in Longwood with three pie tasting stations, medals and prizes, organised to support the local Scout Group.
A social four-leg team relay around footpaths, trails and quiet roads near Keighley, with paired legs, pub changeovers, refreshments and team prizes.
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 one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dress award.
An 8 km fell race in the Peak District at Bulls Head, Tintwistle, with 305 m climb, team scoring, pre-entry and on the day entry both available for £8.
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.
Trail event in Otley on 12 December 2026 offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, tracker options and a mandatory kit list.
A 21 miles circular Christmas walk or race across the Hebden Bridge moors with checkpoints, tracking, a hot finish meal and mandatory festive kit.
Three looped routes from Brockholes Village Hall around Holmfirth : 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles : with basic catering, required safety kit and a route map requirement.
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.
Festive canal races in Bingley offering 5k, 10k, half marathon and marathon on a mostly flat towpath with feed stations and festive finisher medals.
Night 5k and 10k run at St Ives Estate, Bingley with in-person and virtual options; chip timing and a bespoke Solstice Strider medal for all participants.