Rufford
Trail Running Calendar near Rufford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rufford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 139 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Timed trail laps at Hardy Farm along the River Mersey with a seven-hour window; proceeds support Save The Rhino and local charities.
Night trail running at Delamere Forest with 10K, half marathon and a free 1K kids race; mandatory head torch and a fully signed course.
A night-time multi-terrain 5k at Lawsons Showground, Blackpool, featuring mud, water, compulsory headtorches and a chip-timed finish with a finisher medal.
November 2026
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed 1 mile on mostly flat scenic trails and an optional 2.5 km social run.
A 5 mile trail across Billinge that crosses three counties, with climbs including Sheep Hill and a Friday evening Smart Nav navigation event.
Timed multi distance event at Hardy Farm on a flat riverside towpath with a Lucky Dip for classic medals and a vegetarian aid station supporting T1 Diabetes Research.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington starting and finishing in Lymm, open to solo runners, pairs and four person relays with three checkpoints and finish support.
A five hour backyard style running event on a fast, flat 3 km loop in Salford Quays with live tracking, DJs and an on site race hub.
Match Two of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place at Sherdley Park on 14 November 2026, forming part of the 2026/2027 MACCL season.
Charity run in Stanley Park, Blackpool on World Diabetes Day supporting Breakthrough T1D with a 3.1 mile loop and options up to ultra distance.
A 6 km fell race with 305 m of ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young runner and supporting Cardiac Risk in the Young.
A 27 km AL fell race from Barley Village Hall requiring navigation and mandatory kit, with enforced cut-offs at CP4 and CP6.
MoRunning at Croxteth Park offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon races supporting Movember, with medals, marshals and water stations.
A single stage 200 mile ultramarathon on the GM Ringway in Greater Manchester with live GB Race Tracker tracking, ten checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 96 hour cut off.
MoRunning at Heaton Park offers 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options with chip timing, medals and marshals while supporting Movember and men’s health.