Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Mow Cop Hill Race is a challenging fell race taking place on a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) course with an elevation gain of 1200 feet (400 m). Scheduled for April 14th, 2025, the race starts at Mount Pleasant Village Hall. Participants can enter on the day for a fee of £10.The course will be partially ma..

The Grisedale Grind is a challenging running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, featuring a 4km course with a significant ascent of 480 meters. The race follows a scenic out-and-back trail through a forest, leading up to the Grisedale summit. Participants are required to carry mandatory s..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set in a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elevation of 25 meters over 5 kilometers. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1,..

The Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L) will take place in Manchester on Friday 18 April 2025. You can run 50 miles.

The Rivington Pike Fell Race is a challenging Category B Short Fell Race, covering a distance of 5.2 km with an ascent of 800 feet. The race begins near the Crown Hotel on Lever Park Avenue in Horwich and features a scenic route up to Rivington Pike and back. This event is suitable for runners of al..

The Isel Cross Race, organized by Derwent Athletic Club, takes place on April 19, 2025, starting at Cockermouth School in Great Britain. The course features a challenging route that begins with three miles on undulating roads, followed by a climb through Setmurthy Woods, and concludes with a downhil..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. It is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1, 2025. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the course features a fast and flat layout wit..

The Eskdale Elevation will take place in Boot on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.

The Holcombe Howler is an exciting running event set in the scenic Holcombe Moors, featuring three challenging courses: an ultra marathon (37 miles), a half marathon (16 miles), and a 10k (6.4 miles). Participants will navigate the course, which includes the ascent of Heracles Hill and iconic Peel T..

The Derwentwater Dawdle is a challenging 23-mile self-navigated running event that encircles Derwentwater, featuring three significant climbs that offer breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. Participants will experience a mix of technical terrain and scenic beauty, including iconic landmarks..

The Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular running event set in the scenic Howgill Fells, starting and finishing in the charming village of Sedbergh. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles) distance. The event features essential amenities, i..

The Duddon Dash & Junior Championship will take place in Seathwaite on Sunday 27 April 2025.

The Lord's Seat event, organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, is a charity race featuring an 8km course with a 430m ascent. Set in the scenic Whinlatter Forest, the race includes undulating trails and open fell sections, making it suitable for those transitioning from trail to fell racing. Particip..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays in April and May. It is open to participants aged 11 and older, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elev..

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race organized by Saddleworth Runners, taking place on a scenic 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Set in the picturesque moorland of Saddleworth, participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennin..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Coniston from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Monday 5 May 2025.

The Coniston Fell Race is a challenging event set in the picturesque Lake District, covering approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) with a significant ascent of 1,065 meters (3,494 feet). Participants will navigate through stunning landscapes, including checkpoints at the summits of Wetherlam, Swir..

The Hameldon Quarry Fell Race will take place in Hapton on Sunday 4 May 2025.

The Great Hameldon Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event that began in 1979. It features a challenging 6-mile course with an elevation of 1109 feet, open to participants aged 16 and older. The race is part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and adh..

The Dockray Hartside event is a fell running race taking place in the scenic Lake District, England. Scheduled for May 7, 2025, this challenging race covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a significant elevation gain of 800 meters (2625 feet). The race starts in Dockray village, outside the Ro..