Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Petzl Night Runner Rivington is an exciting night running event taking place in Horwich, Great Britain, on January 25, 2025. Participants can choose between a 10 km race and a new Half Marathon distance, both set against the backdrop of Rivington's rugged terrain, known for its UFO sightings. Ru..

That's Lyth is a scenic running and walking event taking place from the Abbot Hall Social Centre in Kendal, Cumbria. Participants will traverse a picturesque 23-mile route that includes notable landmarks such as Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar, and Scout Scar, with a total ascent of 3,200 feet. The e..

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event set in East Lancashire, featuring a scenic route of approximately 45 miles with a 6,100 ft ascent, alongside a shorter 30-mile option. Participants can choose to walk or run, starting from Barley and traversing picturesque moorlands and village..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run is an exciting running event taking place at Heaton Park, featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. This event encourages participants to stay active during the winter months while supporting the charity Shelter, which raises awareness about homel..

The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Grizedale is a popular running event held annually in Grizedale Forest, Cumbria. It features both a marathon and a half marathon, with the half marathon covering the first 13 miles of the marathon route. Participants can expect an undulating course on well-maintained forest..

The Grizedale Trail 13 & 26 is a running event set in the scenic Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) and a full marathon (26 miles), with the half marathon covering the first segment of the marathon route. The courses feat..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging 19-mile running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd, taking place in February 2025. The course features an undulating route that is primarily runnable, starting from Milnthorpe Cricket Pavilion and showcasing stunning landscapes, including Dalham Deer Park an..

The Anglezarke Amble is a scenic walking challenge organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association, showcasing the beautiful landscapes of the West Pennine Moors. Participants can choose between two routes: a long route of 24 miles and a shorter route of 16 miles, both of which must be completed ..

The Brampton Trail Run is an exciting 7-kilometre trail running event set in the scenic landscape of Brampton, Cumbria. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, this race features an undulating, mostly off-road course that offers stunning views and a mix of terrain, making it ideal for trail running enthusia..

Windy Hill is a challenging running event scheduled for February 9, 2025, starting at the Rams Head Inn in Denshaw, Oldham. Participants will tackle a 12-mile course with a 2100 feet ascent, featuring scenic views as they traverse from Hollingworth Lake to Blackstone Edge and along the Pennine Way. ..

The North Lakes Half Marathon and 10KM is set to take place in 2025, organized by Wild Deer Events in collaboration with Events up North/Timing up North. This popular event, which had a break in 2024, will feature improved routes starting and finishing near Cockermouth Town Centre, showcasing the be..

The Kong Winter Series - BB Kong is an exciting fell racing event that is part of the Kong Winter Fell Series, taking place at Threlkeld Village Hall. Participants can expect a challenging 5-mile route featuring a significant ascent of 2,500 feet, traversing the scenic flanks of Blencathra. The even..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a unique 10k head torch trail race set in the stunning Whinlatter Forest, taking place on February 15, 2025. This night-time event offers a fully marked course, making it suitable for both novice and experienced runners. Participants can expect a magical atmosphere as t..

The Bleasdale Circle is a challenging fell race taking place on February 15, 2025, starting from Bleasdale Parish Hall. The race covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1250 feet (381 meters). While prior experience in fell racing is not mandatory, participants should be famili..

New Chew is an exciting 4-hour score event designed for both solo participants and pairs, taking place at Dovestones Sailing Club in Saddleworth. This challenging course traverses rough terrain, requiring navigation experience due to its demanding nature. Participants can expect tough conditions, in..

The South Pennine 24 is a challenging 24-mile event organized by the South Pennine Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), taking place in the scenic Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors. Participants will encounter diverse terrains, including wild moorland and well-graded footpaths, while enjoying s..

The High Cup Nick Fell Race will take place in Dufton on Saturday 22 February 2025.

Mr Sparkle's Dark Un is a thrilling night-time fell race taking place in Darwen, starting from the Royal Hotel in Tockholes. This challenging event features a course of 8.1 km with a climb of 214 meters, requiring participants to navigate through open moorland and muddy terrain. Competitors must car..

The Saddleworth Res's is a challenging running event set in the scenic Saddleworth Moor, featuring routes that visit ten local reservoirs. Participants can choose from three race options: a 5 Res route (25 km), a 10 Res route (26 miles), and a 15 Res Ultra Marathon (60 km). Each route requires self-..

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round is a challenging fell race organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, taking place in Barley, Lancashire. Covering approximately 15 km with an elevation gain of 543 meters, the event is open to participants aged 18 and over. The race features multiple checkpoints along a ..