Skelmersdale
Trail Running Calendar near Skelmersdale 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Skelmersdale for 2026-2027! We've gathered 157 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
February 2027
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with 17 or 24 mile options; runners may only take the 24 mile route.
A fell race of 5 miles from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, exposed high ground and mandatory kit including map, compass and whistle.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
Trail runs of 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon near Rivington Pike with live chip timing, finish medals and a canicross option for one dog per runner.
A 12 miles fell race with 2100 feet ascent from the Rams Head near Denshaw, following Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way to Windy Hill; FRA winter kit and 17 years minimum age required.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 17 hour cutoff, licensed by the Trail Running Association.
A 24 hour endurance challenge at Heaton Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.
A 6 hour timed trail event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half or full marathon distances and all finishers receive an official time and medal.
March 2027
A March fell race of 9 miles (15 km) on Pendle, with 545 m climb, following the ridge via Buttock Farm and finishing in Barley with village-hall refreshments.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Timed 7 hour trail loop at Chorlton Water Park with 2.91 miles per lap, an all day aid station and a bespoke finisher medal; proceeds support Pendleside Hospice.
Run a 6.7 km loop every hour at Heaton Park from 6 to 8 March 2027 until only one runner remains; ages 18+, free parking.
A 20 or 26 mile walking and running event around the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by East Lancs LDWA at Greenmount on 14 March 2027.
Two trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km route and a fully off road 2.2 km junior run with marshals, first aid and postrace refreshments.
Seaside lap race in Lytham St. Annes on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary, with lap-based distances up to a marathon and a six hour time limit.
A five mile trail run around Smithills Country Park in Bolton with start and finish at Smithills Hall and a free technical T shirt for all finishers.
An eight hour looped event at Heaton Park where runners complete as many 5.6 km laps as possible, solo or in teams, with a two day combined distance option.
A marked and marshalled 5 mile trail race around Barley with varied terrain, prizes for top finishers and a memento for every finisher.