Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Whittle Pike is a fell race organized by Rossendale Harriers, held at Cowpe Village Hall in Waterfoot, Rossendale (BB4 7DY). The course covers 6.12 miles (9.84 km) with 1,804 feet (550 m) of ascent, producing a challenging elevation profile. The event centre at the Village Hall provides catering, an..

Monument Marathon is a 26-mile loop in and around Bury, starting and finishing at Burrs Country Park (Woodhill Road, BL8 1DA). The route links six of the area’s historic Tower Tour towers—Bradshaw Hall, Tentering, Radcliffe, Turton, Grant’s and Peel Towers—primarily along trail paths, passing throug..

Hades Hill Fell Race, run by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is typically the season finale. The route starts at the Red Lion in Whitworth and covers about 8 km (5 miles) with roughly 360 m (1,181 ft) of ascent. After an uphill start, the course levels and then delivers a rollercoaster run over Brown Ward..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 1/3 is a trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir, near Burnley off the Pennine Bridleway. The course features two anti-clockwise laps along a popular trail path, totaling 5km with about 25m of elevation. Open to runners aged 11 and up, the event is described as fast and flat for..

Old Crown Round is a category AL fell race organized by Northern Fells Running Club. Based in Hesket Newmarket at the Old Crown Pub, the 36km course climbs about 2200m and loops through the high Northern Fells of the Lake District. Checkpoints are placed on Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw House, S..

The Bullock Smithy Hike / Ultra 56 is a 56-mile circular hike or ultra-run starting and finishing in Hazel Grove, in the Peak District. Organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group, it takes place on the first full weekend in September. The course is unmarked and navigation-heavy, using public footp..

Cross Keys Road & Fell Relay is a team relay event organised by Saddleworth Runners, held at the Cross Keys Inn in Uppermill, Saddleworth (OL3 6LW). Teams of four contest two road legs of about 3 miles each (made up of two laps on a hilly circuit) and two fell legs of about 2.5 miles over Saddlewort..

The Maverick Lakes Osprey 2025 is a challenging trail running event held in the iconic Lake District, starting from Grasmere. Participants can choose from five routes ranging from a 9 km sprint to a demanding 52 km ultra with over 2,800 meters of elevation gain. The course features rugged climbs, te..

Sandstone Trail Half is Run Cheshire & Gogledd Cymru’s trail race along the Sandstone Trail in Cheshire. The event replaces the former Sandstone Trail Races and runs as a point-to-point from Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park to the Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre. The route is marked by yellow S..

The Loweswater Show Fell Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging event set to take place at New House Farm, Lorton, Cockermouth. This race features a route of 2.6 miles with an elevation gain of 1001 feet, catering to both junior and senior runners. Participants must meet sp..

Blencathra Marathon is a 26.5-mile circular fell race organized by Charm Bracelet Trail Events. Starting and finishing in Caldbeck, the route climbs nearly 6000 feet and passes five Wainwright summits: Bowscale Fell, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. It suits experienced fell run..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 2/3 is a trail-running event around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley. The course comprises two laps of a popular trail path (anti-clockwise) starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on Manchester Road, with around 25 meters of ascent over 5km. Open to runners aged 11..

Helvellyn and the Dodds is a 24 km (14.9 miles) fell race organized by Keswick Athletic Club, starting from Fornside Farm. The route climbs 1337 m (4386 ft) and follows an out-and-back course across the Helvellyn range. After a short uphill road section, runners ascend through open fell land to a st..

The Great Westmorland Trail Race is a scenic running event held in the picturesque village of Crosby Garrett, near Kirkby Stephen, Cumbria. Participants can enjoy a marked 13km route that traverses rolling fell land, offering stunning views of the Eden and Lune Valleys. The event includes junior rac..

The Hodder Valley Show race is Bowland Fell Runners’ fell race run as part of the Hodder Valley Show. In 2025 the event takes place at Dunsop Bridge, with the Hodder Valley Show rotating venues across three sites. The course is about 8.7 km with 472 m of ascent, offering a testing climb and swift de..

THE LAP - Windermere Ultra Anticlockwise is a fully way-marked 47-mile trail ultra circumnavigating England's largest lake, Windermere, in the Lake District. The route runs anticlockwise with the lake on your left, starting near Low Cunsey Farm, Ambleside. Open to runners and walkers, it features ge..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial is a classic fell-running navigation race held in the Lake District. The 70th edition takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale (CA11 0NL) on Sunday 14 September 2025. The Classic route runs about 25 miles with around 8,000 feet of ascent and descent, with sho..

The La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial takes place at Side Farm, Patterdale, in the Lake District. It’s a severe test of fellrunning, mountaineering stamina, and the safe, fast traverse of difficult terrain where navigational skill and route choice are as important as speed. The event offers t..

Defeat Delamere is a multi-distance running event held at Delamere Forest, Cheshire. The program features 5k, 10k, 16k routes and a mini-miler for younger participants. On the day, racers collect their race packs (number and timing chip) at the registration tent, then join a group warm-up before hea..

Clowbridge 5k – Autumn 3/3 is a Trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, organized by Run JMC. The course is two laps of a popular trail path off the Pennine Bridleway, starting from the Rossendale Valley Sailing Club on Manchester Road. Open to runners aged 11 and up, the route is describ..