Rufford
Trail Running Calendar near Rufford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Rufford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 115 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Lap-based off-road event in Cuerden Valley Park with 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, a six hour limit, aid station and finisher medals.
A trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 Oct 2026.
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground with 12+ obstacles, open to ages 14+, raising funds for Islamic Help's water projects.
A four‑date cross country league in autumn 2026 with fixtures in Leigh, Manchester, Rossendale and Liverpool and club and individual entry options.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park on 11 October 2026 with lakeside and forest trails, marked routes, marshals, and two distance options.
An event in Manchester on 11 October 2026 offering vegan biryani to the first 50 entries and a memento medal for all participants.
A charity 10 km trail run through Ribble Valley on bridle paths and riverside footpaths, with proceeds to Chipping Football Club and a GPX route available.
An eight hour event in Delamere Forest where runners complete as many 6.02 km mixed terrain loops as possible; every finisher receives a recorded time and a medal.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A flat, fast out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way at Thurstaston with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing and on course water.
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 charity run on a 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park, with proceeds to Save The Rhino and local charities.
Night trail races at Delamere Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon distances, a spooky Halloween fancy dress theme and a free kids 1 km.
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 featuring a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run for runners, walkers and their dogs.
A fully marked, marshalled 5 miles trail race from Janet Lalley Field that crosses Greater Manchester, West Lancashire and Merseyside, with climbs including Sheep Hill.
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.