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Obstacle Race Calendar near Manchester 2026-2027
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Explore the top obstacle runs near Manchester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 8 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.
July 2026
A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Sefton Park on 25 July 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides across gravel and grass. Participants must be 13 or older; adult and child entry fees apply and a minimum fundraising target is set.
September 2026
An inflatable obstacle course event in Bakewell with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones and a finisher medal. The non timed, family friendly run includes water stations, event photography and a designated spectator area.
MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus pairs ten functional Xercises with repeated 400m or 800m runs, offered as solo, doubles or five person relay formats for ages 18 and over.
An outdoor obstacle course event in Gisburn, Ribble Valley Lancashire on 12 September 2026 offering 12 km and 6 km military style courses plus an elite 12 km race.
October 2026
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground with 12+ obstacles where participants fundraise for Islamic Help water projects.
May 2027
A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
June 2027
A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and refreshme..
July 2027
Inflatable 5K in Knutsford on 17 July 2027 features giant inflatable obstacles across 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k options, untimed and family friendly.