Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Run Phoenix Running Manchester's Friday Frenzy on 13 February 2026 at Hardy Farm, a timed event on a flat 5.3 km out and back towpath where runners can complete as many laps as they like within a 7 hour limit. Finishers get a commemorative..

A 10k night-time trail race through Whinlatter Forest Park. Runners navigate a hilly, marked course by head torch. The event includes race mementos, photos, and prizes.

A winter challenge walk across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering long and shorter routes. Checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a ten hour time limit apply.

A 5-mile winter fell race from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft of ascent, exposed high ground to 500 m, and mandatory full kit including whistle. Entry was by pre-entry with a 100 runner limit and the event is now full.

The 12th Stockport Trail Half Marathon follows the scenic Middlewood Way and Macclesfield Canal. With chip timing, staggered starts, and a relaxed "Dave Wave" option, it accommodates 500 participants. Prizes are awarded for top finishers an..

A winter league fell race at Birkrigg Common in Ulverston featuring a 5 km course with 170 m climb. The route is fully flagged and covered by an FRA permit; entries are available in advance or on the day and specific kit is required.

A headtorch fell race starting from the Royal Hotel in Tockholes. The 8.1 km course features climbs, moorland, and mud, with mandatory kit including full body cover. It's a night-time adventure requiring good navigation skills.

A 50-mile trail ultramarathon near Chester on 28 February 2026, following the North Cheshire Way and Sandstone Trail with 849 m of ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off. The 2026 edition was sold out.

A 24 mile route from Dovestone Sailing Club through the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, with about 3900 ft of ascent. The event includes four checkpoints with food and drink, is limited to 150 places, and is currently full.

This night run takes participants through the undulating forest roads and trails of Whinlatter Forest. With two marked distances available and individual starts, it welcomes runners with or without dogs. Head torches are required for the ev..

Join Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragonfly Run at Hardy Farm for a timed, multi distance challenge on a flat riverside towpath. Enjoy a bespoke finisher medal option, cakes at aid stations and a £1 donation per runner to Glossop Cat Rescue..

A community fell race from Dufton Village Green to High Cup Nick and back, about 15 km with roughly 450 m of ascent. The event raises funds for Dufton Village Hall and includes post-race soup and a roll.

Cloud 9 is a challenging 9-mile hill race from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back. Organized under FRA rules, it features a scenic off-road route and has strict mandatory kit requirements. The event is chip-timed and open to r..

The Cautley Helm Hill Winter League Series will take place in Cautley on Sunday 1 March 2026. You can run 5 miles.

Explore the high moorlands and valleys of Saddleworth in this classic trail event. Choose from three challenging distances, each visiting local reservoirs and mixing paved paths with rugged, boggy terrain. The fee covers timing, refreshment..

A category BM fell race around Pendle from Barley Village Hall on 7 March 2026, roughly 15 km with about 543 m ascent. Entries are limited to 300 with pre-entry and on-the-day options and results published online.

Take on the iconic Black Combe fell race in the Lake District: a tough 13 km course with about 1000 m climb and stunning views. Pre entry only, over 18s welcome, and every entry includes a pie.

The Morland Marathon is a 30-mile trail event on March 8, 2026. It features a partially self-navigated route suitable for trail runners and walkers.

A 26 miles and 18 miles walking and running event on 8 March 2026 from Greenmount, across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, organised by LDWA East Lancs. The event is full and a waiting list is being used.

The Granny's Bay Challenge is a 5.24-mile loop event on a flat coastal path in Lytham St. Annes. Runners choose their distance within a 6-hour window, from a single lap to a full marathon. Every finisher receives an official time and a meda..