Skelmersdale
Trail Running Calendar near Skelmersdale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Skelmersdale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 117 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Community MoRun in Heaton Park offering chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon options supporting Movember with medals, headbands and marshals.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.
A club trail race of 15 km on 22 November 2026 at The Griffin's Head in Altham, listed as a points race with an entry fee of £9.20.
Timed laps on a flat 5.3 km riverside course at Hardy Farm with distances from 5 km to ultra, a handmade knitted bee and a £2 charity donation per entry.
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.
A scenic 10 km trail loop in Blackpool on 29 November 2026, passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
A winter trail race around Stonyhurst College covering 11.1 km with historical river and bridge views plus a medal, photography and timed results.
January 2027
A 5 km two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m of elevation and marshalled course.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.