Wigan
Trail Running Calendar near Wigan 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Wigan for 2026-2027! We've gathered 183 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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 Boxing Day race in Chester starting and finishing at Chester Racecourse, circling the Roman city walls over an approximately 6 km course with prizes for overall and age categories.
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.
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 33 km fell race from Marsden to Edale across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder with 1650 m climb; pre entry only, FRA permit and kit required.
Volunteer-run winter fell event above Mytholmroyd with a mass start and two routes, 15 mile and 22 mile, HQ at St Michael’s Church; event now full.
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.
Trail runs beneath Rivington Pike at Rivington Hall in January 2027 offering 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes with chip timing and canicross rules.
A 13.1 mile winter trail around Tegg’s Nose Country Park visiting Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a four hour cut off.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
A Category BM fell race of 12.9 km around Todmorden that requires navigation skills, full FRA kit and is open to runners aged 18 and over.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.