Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail race held in the Lake District, UK. The Lakeland 100, also known as the 'Ultra Tour of the Lake District,' is a 100-mile circular route starting and ending in Coniston, featuring 6300m of ascent. The Lakeland 50 covers the second half of the 100..

The Zigzag - Great Barrow Challenge - Five in Ten Series is a running event hosted by Zig Zag Running. It takes place over 10 days at Suffolk Running Centre in Bury St Edmunds, offering participants the opportunity to choose 5 days to challenge themselves with distances ranging from 5k to Ultra Mara..

The Zigzag - Great Barrow Challenge - Ten in Ten Series is a running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Suffolk Running Centre. It offers participants the opportunity to challenge themselves with various distances over 10 days, including 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Ultra Marathon. The ..

The Turnslack Fell Race is scheduled for Saturday, July 27th, 2024, starting at 2:30 pm. It is a category BM Fell Race covering 12.9km/610m, with a minimum age requirement of 18. The event has had 10 participants so far, and entries can be made until July 25th, 2024. The race will start at Stansfiel..

The Blisco Dash is a challenging trail run taking place on Saturday, 27th July 2024, in Great Langdale. This year, it is a British Championship race with separate races for men and women. The course is 8km/5m with a total ascent of 650m/2133ft, featuring a steep climb up Pike of Blisco. Navigational..

The Clowbridge 5k - Summer 3/3 is part of a three-race series taking place on Thursdays in July and August 2024. This trail run features a scenic route around Clowbridge Reservoir, with a total elevation gain of 25 meters over the 5 kilometers. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the event promi..

Eshton Moor, previously known as Gargrave Cross Country, is a 5-mile running event organized by Wharfedale Harriers. The race features a 550ft elevation gain and follows an out-and-back route along the Pennine Way, traversing undulating fields and scenic landscapes. Participants start at Old Hall Fa..

The Borrowdale Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District, covering a distance of 17 miles with an ascent of 6,500 feet. Starting and finishing at the Scafell Hotel in Rosthwaite, the race includes several checkpoints, including notable summits like Scafell Pike and Gre..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, feature a 10k and a Half Marathon set in the scenic Gisburn Forest in the Pennines. These races offer runners the opportunity to traverse some of the best woodland trails in the region, typically enjoyed by hikers and bikers. The event inc..

The Chip Chase event is a 10 km fell race taking place in the scenic Peak District, offering participants a chance to experience the thrill of fell running. The course features a challenging ascent and is fully flagged and marshalled, making it suitable for those new to the sport. Participants are r..

The BOFRA Farleton Knott is a challenging fell race held on Farleton Knott, with the kind permission of the Dallam Tower Estate. The race features a 2.60-mile course with a 750-foot climb, making it a rigorous test for participants. It includes various age categories: Under 9, Under 12, Under 14, Un..

The Dalston Festival 10K Trail Race is a scenic running event scheduled for August 4, 2024, starting from Dalston Recreation Ground. Participants will enjoy a straightforward trail route that includes a mix of off-road paths and short road sections, leading through picturesque landscapes. The race f..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event covering approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) through the scenic paths, tracks, and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall in Greater Manchester. The event is open to both UKA members and non-members, with entry fees set at £10.00 and £12.00, re..

The Grand Tour Of Skiddaw will take place in Dalston on Saturday 10 August 2024. You can run 47 miles.

The Ribble Runfest is an exciting running event set in the picturesque parklands of central Preston, featuring multiple race distances including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra marathon. The event begins in Avenham Park and takes participants through scenic routes alongside the River Ribbl..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic 13-mile race starting at Lowther Castle, crossing Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley. The race takes place under FRA Rules, with a minimum age of 18. The route includes about 1400ft of ascent, with sections of tarmac, grassy tracks, and rough pastur..

The "(Not) Round Latrigg" is an 8.8 km fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club, featuring a 300-meter ascent. The event starts at Fitz Park and follows a new route for 2024, taking runners up Spooney Green Lane, through zigzags to the top of Latrigg, and back down via Jenkin Hill. Participants ..

The Foxton Hound Ultra, organized by Race Harborough, is a challenging running event featuring 100k and 50k races. Set in the scenic countryside around Market Harborough, the routes traverse the Harborough Round long-distance footpath through Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. The event caters to ..

The Scafell Pike Trail Marathon is a challenging trail running event organized by High Terrain Events. Set in the Lake District, the marathon covers 27 miles with an ascent and descent of 1800 meters. Starting from Keswick, the route traverses scenic lakeshore trails, wooded valleys, and high mounta..

The Borrowdale 21k Trail Race, organized by High Terrain Events, is a scenic and challenging trail running event held annually in Keswick, UK. Scheduled for August 18, 2024, this race features a 21-kilometer course that takes runners through diverse terrains, including woodland trails, rocky singlet..