Races near Manchester

39 races within 30 miles of Manchester, soonest first.

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November 2026

6 races

Sat 7 Nov 2026

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race

Running · Todmorden, West Yorkshire

10K

Sun 8 Nov 2026

Run Tatton Half Marathon

Running · Knutsford, Cheshire

Half Marathon

Sun 8 Nov 2026

Soyland Moor

Running · Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

13.5 Miles

Sun 15 Nov 2026

Wadsworth Half Trog

Running · Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

15K

Sun 22 Nov 2026

Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (November)

Running · Delamere, Cheshire

Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K

Sun 22 Nov 2026

Dunham Massey Duathlon

Triathlon · Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Duathlon

December 2026

1 race

Thu 31 Dec 2026

Daleside Brewery Auld Lang Syne Fell Race

Running · Haworth, West Yorkshire

10.8K

January 2027

3 races

Waitlist

9–11 Jan 2027

Montane Winter Spine Challenger South

Ultra · Edale, Derbyshire

108 miles

10–16 Jan 2027

Montane Winter Spine Race

Ultra · Edale, Derbyshire

268 miles

Sun 17 Jan 2027

Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon (Winter)

Running · Macclesfield, Cheshire

Half Marathon

February 2027

2 races

Sun 21 Feb 2027

Media City Half Marathon

Running · Salford, Greater Manchester

Half Marathon

Sun 28 Feb 2027

Bradford 10K

Running · Bradford, West Yorkshire

10K

March 2027

3 races

Sun 21 Mar 2027

Cheshire Spring Half Marathon

Running · Knutsford, Cheshire

Half Marathon

Sun 21 Mar 2027

Oulton Park Duathlon

Triathlon · Little Budworth, Cheshire

Duathlon

Sun 21 Mar 2027

Wilmslow Half Marathon

Running · Wilmslow, Cheshire

Half Marathon

April 2027

3 races

10–11 Apr 2027

Monsal Trail Half Marathon & 10K

Running · Bakewell, Derbyshire

Half Marathon · 10K

Sold out

Sun 18 Apr 2027

Manchester Marathon

Running · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Marathon

Sun 25 Apr 2027

Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (Spring)

Running · Delamere, Cheshire

Marathon · Half Marathon · 10K

May 2027

7 races

Sat 1 May 2027

Beartown Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Congleton, Cheshire

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

Sat 1 May 2027

Calderdale Way Ultra

Ultra · Heptonstall, West Yorkshire

50 miles · 30 miles

Sat 8 May 2027

Resolute Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Delamere, Cheshire

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

Sun 16 May 2027

Yarrow River Bluebell 10K

Running · Chorley, Lancashire

10K

22–23 May 2027

Great Manchester Run

Running · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Half Marathon · 10K

Sat 29 May 2027

She Strides Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Mytholmroyd, West Yorkshire

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

29–30 May 2027

The Ultra Loop Track Challenge

Ultra · Stockport, Greater Manchester

12 hours · 24 hours

June 2027

4 races

Tue 1 Jun 2027

Hebden Bridge Fell Race

Running · Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

10.4K

Sat 5 Jun 2027

The Maverick Peak District X-Trail

Ultra · Bakewell, Derbyshire

55km

Sold out

Sun 6 Jun 2027

IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton

Triathlon · Bolton, Greater Manchester

Middle

Waitlist

Sat 12 Jun 2027

Manchester Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Ringley, Greater Manchester

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

July 2027

3 races

Sun 4 Jul 2027

Tittesworth Water 50k

Ultra · Leek, Staffordshire

50km

Wed 14 Jul 2027

Widdop Fell Race

Running · Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire

11.3K

Sat 31 Jul 2027

Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Worsley, Greater Manchester

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

August 2027

1 race

Sun 1 Aug 2027

Salford Triathlon & Aquabike

Triathlon · Salford, Greater Manchester

Sprint · Standard

September 2027

3 races

Sat 4 Sep 2027

Beyond Manchester

Ultra · Manchester, Greater Manchester

55K · 25K

18–19 Sep 2027

Ultra X England

Ultra · Hope Valley, Derbyshire

50km · 60km · 110km

25–26 Sep 2027

Cheshire Ring 100

Ultra · Salford, Greater Manchester

100 miles

October 2027

3 races

Sun 3 Oct 2027

Manchester Half Marathon

Running · Manchester, Greater Manchester

Half Marathon

Date TBC · est. Oct 2027

Among The Pines Backyard Ultra

Backyard · Clitheroe, Lancashire

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

Date TBC · est. Oct 2027

Red On Backyard Ultra - Haydock

Backyard · Haydock, Merseyside

Backyard (4.167mi loops)

Ultramarathons near Manchester

Montane Winter Spine Challenger South9–11 Jan 2027 · 19 miles away Montane Winter Spine Race10–16 Jan 2027 · 19 miles away Calderdale Way UltraSat 1 May 2027 · 20 miles away The Ultra Loop Track Challenge29–30 May 2027 · 6 miles away The Maverick Peak District X-TrailSat 5 Jun 2027 · 30 miles away Tittesworth Water 50kSun 4 Jul 2027 · 26 miles away Beyond ManchesterSat 4 Sep 2027 · 0 miles away Ultra X England18–19 Sep 2027 · 24 miles away

Plus 1 more in the list above.

Backyard ultras near Manchester

Beartown Backyard UltraSat 1 May 2027 · 23 miles away Resolute Backyard UltraSat 8 May 2027 · 25 miles away She Strides Backyard UltraSat 29 May 2027 · 20 miles away Manchester Backyard UltraSat 12 Jun 2027 · 6 miles away Scouts Honour Backyard UltraSat 31 Jul 2027 · 6 miles away Among The Pines Backyard UltraSat 23 Oct 2027 · 28 miles away Red On Backyard Ultra - HaydockFri 29 Oct 2027 · 16 miles away

Triathlons near Manchester

Dunham Massey DuathlonSun 22 Nov 2026 · 9 miles away Oulton Park DuathlonSun 21 Mar 2027 · 26 miles away IRONMAN 70.3 BoltonSun 6 Jun 2027 · 10 miles away Salford Triathlon & AquabikeSun 1 Aug 2027 · 2 miles away

Marathons near Manchester

Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (November)Sun 22 Nov 2026 · 25 miles away Manchester MarathonSun 18 Apr 2027 · 2 miles away Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (Spring)Sun 25 Apr 2027 · 25 miles away

Half marathons near Manchester

Run Tatton Half MarathonSun 8 Nov 2026 · 12 miles away Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (November)Sun 22 Nov 2026 · 25 miles away Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon (Winter)Sun 17 Jan 2027 · 16 miles away Media City Half MarathonSun 21 Feb 2027 · 2 miles away Cheshire Spring Half MarathonSun 21 Mar 2027 · 14 miles away Wilmslow Half MarathonSun 21 Mar 2027 · 11 miles away Monsal Trail Half Marathon & 10K10–11 Apr 2027 · 30 miles away Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (Spring)Sun 25 Apr 2027 · 25 miles away

Plus 2 more in the list above.

10K races near Manchester

Shepherds Skyline Fell RaceSat 7 Nov 2026 · 17 miles away Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (November)Sun 22 Nov 2026 · 25 miles away Bradford 10KSun 28 Feb 2027 · 29 miles away Monsal Trail Half Marathon & 10K10–11 Apr 2027 · 30 miles away Delamere Forest 10k, 21k & 42k (Spring)Sun 25 Apr 2027 · 25 miles away Yarrow River Bluebell 10KSun 16 May 2027 · 20 miles away Great Manchester Run22–23 May 2027 · 0 miles away

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Racing near Manchester

There are 19 running races, 9 ultramarathons, 7 backyard ultras and 4 triathlons and duathlons coming up near Manchester. The next is Shepherds Skyline Fell Race on Sat 7 Nov 2026 in Todmorden. May 2027 is the busiest month, with 7 races. Race locations include Hebden Bridge, Manchester, Delamere, Salford and Knutsford. Most events here are trail or fell. Entries open now start from £5 at Shepherds Skyline Fell Race.

The closest listed races to the city centre are Great Manchester Run, Beyond Manchester and Cheshire Ring 100. We measure 30 miles in a straight line from central Manchester, so check journey times before you enter.

What is the next race near Manchester?

Shepherds Skyline Fell Race, on Saturday 7 November 2026 in Todmorden. Always confirm the details on the organiser's site before you travel.

How many races are there near Manchester?

We currently list 19 running races, 9 ultramarathons, 7 backyard ultras and 4 triathlons and duathlons near Manchester. The list updates as races finish and new dates are announced.

Are there any ultramarathons near Manchester?

Yes: Montane Winter Spine Challenger South, Montane Winter Spine Race and Calderdale Way Ultra and more. See also all ultramarathons in the North West.

Are there any triathlons near Manchester?

Yes: Dunham Massey Duathlon, Oulton Park Duathlon and IRONMAN 70.3 Bolton and more. See also all triathlons in the North West.

Races near Manchester