Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Allithwaite 8 on 1 November 2025 is an 8 mile 13 km trail and fell race on the edge of the Lake District and Cartmel peninsula, promising scenic, varied terrain and a true off road feel. Entries are currently full with a waiting list.

Circle Ullswater on a scenic 20 miles lakeside route or push further on a 24 miles high level fell traverse in a friendly, non competitive event. Staffed checkpoints, clear waymarking and post event tea and cake make for a rewarding day out..

Dog friendly trail runs in Dodd Wood offering scenic climbs and views of the Coledale Fells, with 5K and 8K routes over varied forest trails and a steep final descent. Event is currently full.

Take on the scenic 10 mile Derwentwater Ten around the lake in Keswick, a challenging clockwise loop of undulating tarmac. Hosted by Keswick AC from Keswick School, this popular autumn race offers on site facilities and race day support.

Enjoy autumn trail running at Delamere Forest on 2 November with 21k and 42k options on scenic trails through Blakemere Moss and Old Pale Hill. A RunThrough Trails event and UTMB index qualifier with chip timing and a medal.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race around the Lickle and Duddon valleys, starting and finishing outside the Blacksmiths Arms in Broughton Mills. Expect steep climbs across 8 km with sweeping views and a friendly pub finish.

Enjoy a scenic 5 mile trail through woodland and rolling hills at the Three Counties Trot, organised by Billinge Running Club on 8 November 2025. Route fully marked and marshalled with finish and post race social at The Delph Tavern.

Enjoy autumn trails at Upton Country Park with options from a 1.5k mini to a half marathon across scenic, muddy and undulating off road loops. Chip timing, finisher medal and headband make this a fun, family friendly day out.

Run a 40 mile trail ultra around Warrington, starting and finishing in Lymm. Waymarked country routes, checkpoints and a hot finish meal make this a classic club organised challenge, with medals and optional technical tees for finishers.

Join the PECO Cross Country League, a five race series around Leeds featuring an undulating 4.5 to 5 mile single lap at Middleton Park. Compete for your club, enjoy relays and a lively end of season celebration.

Join PFW Running at Stanley Park, Blackpool on 14 November 2025 for a 6 hour timed World Diabetes Day Run supporting Breakthrough T1D. Run as many 3.1 mile laps as you like, earn a bespoke medal and support Type 1 diabetes research.

MoRunning Liverpool in Croxteth Park on 15 November supports Movember and men's health with 5k, 10k, half and 1.5k. Flat mixed path and trail course, timed results, finisher medal and prizes for best dressed and fastest Mo.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle, a late season fell race across Pendle Hill and moorland offering 27 km and big climbs for experienced, navigationally confident runners. Scenic but stern, it demands full kit and map skills.

Join Manchester MoRunning on 16 November at Heaton Park for distances from a 1.5 km Mini to a half marathon, all supporting Movember. Expect an undulating path and trail course, chip timing and a fun finisher medal and headband.

Run the Arnside Knott Race on Sunday 16 November 2025: a scenic 6 mile fell run above Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary with about 1093 ft of ascent. Expect varied underfoot terrain and crisp autumn conditions for a true challenge.

Join the David Staff Memorial Race in Sunnyhurst Woods, a brisk 6 km fell challenge with 305 m of climb that takes you up to Darwen Tower and back through scenic moorland. A spirited test for runners seeking tough trails and great views.

Take on a scenic 10 km trail around Kendal on 22 November 2025, with limestone scars, cobbled climbs and views over Morecambe Bay. A friendly, not for profit event by Ourea Events supporting Kendal Mountain Rescue.

Run 50 km with 900 m ascent around Kendal, linking summits and landmarks before finishing at the Kendal Mountain Festival Basecamp. Expect well stocked aid stations, live tracking and a festival finish atmosphere.

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Recce the Lakeland 100 route, 26 miles from Coniston to Buttermere, on 23 November 2025. For confirmed 2026 entrants only; coach transport, medical cover and checkpoints provided, but expect rough ground and possible night finishes.