Salford
Trail Running Calendar near Salford 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Salford for 2026-2027! We've gathered 234 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
A flagged Pennine winter fell race of about 6 miles with 1640 ft ascent near Hebden Bridge, using SI timing and FRA mandatory kit checks on 6 December 2026.
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.
A winter walk or run on Saturday 12th December 2026 around the moors of Hebden Bridge, covering a 21 mile circular route from Mytholmroyd Community Centre. A Santa hat and a small present are required and Open Tracking is used for safety.
A looped walking and running event around Holmfirth offering three loops from 4.2 to 11.6 miles with on-course snacks, finish meal and certificate.
A 6 mile self directed trail run in the Peak District along the Monsal Trail, through railway tunnels and over Monsal Viaduct with varied terrain and written route instructions.
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.
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
A Category AS fell race in Todmorden covering 7.4 km on a well marked course, with full FRA kit requested and team prizes for three finishers.
Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.
Ring in the New Year with this scenic, hilly 10.8 km trail around Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 31 December 2026. Entries are limited, chip timing is new for 2026, and every finisher receives a bottle of Daleside beer plus coffee and bi..
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
Timed lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
An 11.1 km trail run at Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026, tracing riverside paths, woodlands and historic bridges through the Ribble Valley.
A BM category fell race in the Peak District on 31 December 2026 covering 11 km with 325 m ascent, permit insured and a bottle of Robinsons beer for each finisher.
January 2027
Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2027 at Clowbridge Reservoir: two anti clockwise laps on a mostly flat trail with 25 m elevation, open to ages 11 and over.
A non stop 268 miles race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm, with a 156 hour limit, alpine terrain, winter weather and staffed checkpoints.