St Helens
Trail Running Calendar near St Helens 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near St Helens for 2026-2027! We've gathered 141 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
July 2027
Inflatable obstacle course at Cheshire County Showground with 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, hydration and a finisher's medal for every participant.
Trail 10 km around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on 22 July 2027, 175 m ascent, marked and marshalled, entry fee £10.
An 8 km (5 miles) midweek fell race with 275 m climb in the South/West Pennines, new shorter route, registration and parking at Accrington Cricket Club.
Backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp on flat off road loops through fields and woodland; field capped at 120, prize money for the winner and a special shirt past 100 miles.
August 2027
A multi terrain 5.5 mile (8.8 km) run around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with prizes, a 200 runner limit and a minimum age of 16.
Steep 6.5 km fell race across Holcombe Moor with 400 m ascent, based at the Hare & Hounds in Bury on 25 August 2027 with on the day entry.
A traditional village fell race from the showground to the local summit and back, about 7.4 km with 380 m climb, held each August Bank Holiday Monday alongside junior races.
September 2027
Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir with two laps, 25 m elevation and a three race series on 2, 9 and 16 September 2027.
Trail and ultra routes start and finish at Cathedral Gardens, covering roughly 25km or 55km through canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail.
A circular 56 miles hike and ultra run starting and finishing in Hazel Grove, held over the first full weekend in September and organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group.
Point to point trail race on the Sandstone Trail held in early September, starting at Bickerton Hill and finishing at Kelsall Hill with two drink stations and a 3 hour 30 minute cut off.
Trail 5k at Clowbridge Reservoir in a three-race autumn series, open to ages 11 and over, with prizes and proceeds donated to local causes.
An evening trail half marathon across the Clwydian Hills to Moel Famau, about 21.4 km with 750 m ascent, timed checkpoints and a community finish at the school.
A 13.1 mile loop from Tegg’s Nose Country Park that visits Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a 4 hour cut off.
Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir on a two-lap, largely flat course with 25 m climb, part of a three-race series in September 2027.
A 102 mile canal ultramarathon around Manchester with live GPS tracking, 11 checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements, a 30 hour cut off and 250 places.
An inflatable obstacle course event in Manchester on 25 September 2027 offering 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, music zones, medals and family-friendly entries.
November 2027