North West (England)
Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 296 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North West (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
A self navigation 54 mile ultramarathon along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live GPS tracking and a 20 hour cut off.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Traditional point to point fell race of 12 km with 351 m climb, finishing outside the Fleece on Haworth Main Street.
Traditional Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 from Gatesgarth to Robinson summit and back, with junior races and entry on the day.
An unmarked navigation challenge from a Manchester event centre where participants are blindfolded, dropped off and must find their own way back on foot.
A relaxed community 5 km Halloween run at Watchtree Nature Reserve on 28 October 2026 with fancy dress encouraged, refreshments and a finishing cake and drink.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails around Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn.
Timed trail laps at Hardy Farm along the River Mersey with a seven-hour window; proceeds support Save The Rhino and local charities.
Night trail running at Delamere Forest with 10K, half marathon and a free 1K kids race; mandatory head torch and a fully signed course.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
A night-time multi-terrain 5k at Lawsons Showground, Blackpool, featuring mud, water, compulsory headtorches and a chip-timed finish with a finisher medal.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with boat sailings when possible, marked 10 km and 14 km courses, compulsory kit and an event village with local traders.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed 1 mile on mostly flat scenic trails and an optional 2.5 km social run.
Trail event in Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 with marked, chip timed 10K and 5K courses and views over Coniston Water.
A 5 mile trail across Billinge that crosses three counties, with climbs including Sheep Hill and a Friday evening Smart Nav navigation event.
A short 8 km fell race with 550 m of ascent over the fells between the Lickle and Duddon valleys, finishing near a village pub.