Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Experience a 20 mile trail run or hike through six historic villages in Bury. This supported journey features woodland paths and open meadows with aid stations and guides available throughout the route.

Smithy's Charity Trail Run is a 5-mile trail event starting from Egerton Cricket Club in Bolton. Scheduled for March 2026, it offers a community-focused run. Participants can register through affiliated or unaffiliated ticket options.

Jarrett's Jaunt is a Lake District fell race from Wath Brow Bridge, with rugged trails, steep climbs and great views. About 9 km with 440 m ascent, the handicap format gives a fun competitive test and pre entry is required.

A ten mile memorial race featuring 1447 feet of elevation over moorland and tracks. Choose between a standard run or a weighted military style TAB to support the Royal Marines and Fire Fighters charities.

Join experienced guides for a 22 mile reconnaissance of the Lakes in A Day route from Ambleside to Cartmel. Gain expert advice on gear, navigation, and race strategy while exploring the trails with a small group of participants.

Experience a 20 kilometre circular trail race around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. This fully marked route features technical lakeshore trails and woodland tracks set against a dramatic fell landscape.

Prepare for the Montane Lakeland 100 with this 33 mile supported recce from Buttermere to Dalemain. The route features coach transport and medical support for confirmed race entrants.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

Experience a 9.2 km night run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough to support the local mountain rescue team. This marshalled event features steep climbs and stream crossings for runners aged 18 and over.

Embark on a self supported 300km ultra race following the famous Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hoods Bay. Experience three National Parks and 6500m of ascent in this epic trans-country crossing.

Cross the Lake District National Park on this 100km ultra following the iconic Coast to Coast route. Experience 3500m of ascent from St Bees to Shap with professional support and aid stations along the way.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

Enjoy an out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. Choose between six, ten, or thirteen miles of scenic trails and paths with legendary post race refreshments at the village hall.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

Cross the north of England through three National Parks on this spectacular coast to coast journey. Choose from four distances ranging from 55km to a full 300km traverse through iconic mountains and moors.

Follow Wainwrights famous coast to coast route on this 55km ultra through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Experience a self sufficient journey from Kirkby Stephen to the historic Richmond Castle.

Explore the scenic forest tracks of Whinlatter Top with 9 km or 12 km trail runs. This chip timed event offers wide runnable paths and is open to runners with or without dogs.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..