Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Stanhill Fell Race in Oswaldtwistle covers 4.5 mile from the Britannia Tap & Grill. It is Race 5 of the Accrington Fell & Trail Series and entry on the day costs £6.

A summer evening five mile race from Halton Mill in Lancaster following the river Millennium path, meadows and a technical single track. Entries open in April with fees that differ for affiliated and unaffiliated runners, minimum age 16.

A traditional old English sports meeting on 28 May 2026 for all ages, with prize money and gate entries. Published fees of £6 for adults and £4 for children appear alongside a note that entries are free.

A 3 km or 5 km run at Bowdon Rugby Club with drinking stations every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non inflatable obstacles. Drinks are included and only participants aged 18 or over may take part.

OMM Lite in Grasmere is a map based navigation event over one or two days where solo runners or teams locate numbered checkpoints to score points, with timing chips, live tracking, bespoke maps and a post event hot meal included.

Two category A fell races around the head of the Duddon Valley presenting long and short mountain courses with significant ascent. Strong navigation skills and full mountain kit are required.

A 10 mile fell race in the Lake District with about 3000 feet of climb over Dow and Caw. It is a category A event that requires navigational skill, proper kit and experience on rough mountain terrain.

A timed track ultra at Woodbank Park where runners complete as many 400 m laps as possible within 6, 12 or 24 hour limits, with chip timing, an aid station and indoor facilities on site.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A weekend of off-road running in Grasmere featuring the OMM Lite Trail Quest, the Grasmere 24 hour ultra and a range of trail races, family events, camping, parking and workshops.

Trail runs at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 offer 5km, 10km and half marathon routes through parkland and woodlands, live chip timing, on-site parking and a canicross-friendly policy.

A fully waymarked 42 km trail race around Grasmere and nearby valleys with 1905 metres of ascent, on-course drink stations, mandatory kit checks and tracker hire. Finishers receive a locally made Langdale slate medal and cake.

A trail event on 31 May 2026 around Ullswater offering three distances. The 33.5 mile ultra includes Lowther and Dalemain loops, the 21.5 mile is a full lake lap, and the 10 mile runs from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding.

Three Ullswater Way trail distances start from Jenkins Field in Glenridding with the Trail 10 starting at Pooley Bridge. Entries include electronic timing, feed stations and a finishers medal.

Experience a multi-terrain running festival along the scenic Cumbrian Coastal path. Choose between an 11.75k, 5k, or a 1 mile family fun run with views of the Lakeland fells and Duddon Estuary.

A multi-day running series from 01/06/26 to 06/06/26 organised by Supersonic Race Events, with optional racing, age 16+ entry options, and specific refund and transfer deadlines via Nifty Entries.

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

A six mile mixed-surface race around Thurstaston in Wirral Country Park, organised by local UKA clubs with on-site registration and prize giving. Entry fees apply and a guide runner option is available.

A series entry for three 5.5 km races through Happy Valley, Bramhall on 3 June, 1 July and 5 August 2026. Entries are limited to 250 per race, proceeds support Stockport Foodbank and UK Athletics members receive a discount.

A 5.3 mile fell race with 1099 ft of ascent around Rivington Hall Barn grounds, featuring road, rough trail and open moor. Entry on the day is available for a cash fee and FRA kit rules apply.