Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Mountain Rescue Pendle Dark Dash is an exciting running event that takes place on Pendle Hill, offering participants a chance to run in the dark while supporting the local mountain rescue team. The challenging 9.2 km course begins in Barley, leading runners up the tourist path to the Beacon and..

The Grasmere 5K & 10K Trail Runs, scheduled for March 29, 2025, in the picturesque Lake District, is a highly anticipated annual event. Participants can choose between a 5km route, ideal for beginners, and a stunning 10km course that showcases Grasmere Village, Grasmere Water, and Rydal Water. The e..

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay. This spectacular event takes participants through three National Parks, featuring iconic landscapes and approximately 6,500..

The Pendle Fell Races, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event held annually in Barley, Lancashire. The senior race covers a challenging 4.5 miles with a 1500 ft ascent, open to participants aged 16 and above. Junior races for various age groups, from U9s to U17s, also..

The Five Trigs event is a challenging route that takes participants around five Trig Points in the South Pennines, with Blackstone Edge being the most northerly point. This event is open to both walkers and runners, covering a distance of 19 miles with an ascent of 3000 feet. Participants are requir..

The Five Trig Points event is a challenging 19-mile race set in the scenic area of Delph, Saddleworth, featuring a total ascent of 3000 feet. Participants navigate a route that includes five local trig points, primarily along footpaths and trails, including sections of the Pennine Way. The event req..

The Lakes Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 100km ultra marathon set in the stunning Lake District National Park, following Wainwright's Coast to Coast route. Participants will start at St Bees and traverse the scenic landscape, finishing in Shap, with a total ascent of approximately 3500 meters. The..

The RunThrough Lake District Ultra Trails 50k & 20k event will take place on April 5, 2025, starting from Keswick School in the picturesque Lake District National Park. Participants can choose between two distances: a challenging 50k route that includes iconic trails such as Scafell and Honister Pas..

The Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon set in the scenic region of Chester, featuring a total elevation gain of 1590 meters. Participants will navigate well-marked trails, including the Sandstone Trail and the Marches Way, with 12 checkpoints providing essential support along..

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic running and walking event taking place on April 6, 2025, starting from the Ambleside Parish Centre. Participants will traverse a 24-mile route featuring 4,400 feet of ascent, passing through picturesque locations such as Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, and Tarn Hows,..

The Dales Traverse® 2025 is a challenging 55km ultra marathon that follows Wainwright's iconic coast-to-coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. This event showcases the stunning landscapes of the North Pennines Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and the Yorkshire Dales National Park, including..

The Ossy Moors Fell Race will take place in Oswaldtwistle on Wednesday 9 April 2025. You can run 8 kilometers.

The Loughrigg Fell Race is a popular early-season event organized by Ambleside AC, taking place on April 9, 2025. This challenging race covers a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 1,080 feet (330 meters), starting from Rothay Park in Ambleside. The route features a mix of steep climbs an..

The Newlands Memorial Race is a challenging running event taking place at the Newlands Activity Centre in Stair, UK. This race covers a distance of 11.5 miles with an elevation gain of 3609 feet, making it a part of the AM category. Originally organized by Steve and Wynn Cliff, participants can enjo..

The Wardle Skyline is an annual fell race organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., featuring a challenging 7-mile circular route that includes significant elevation gains. The race typically starts from Wardle Square and takes participants through scenic landscapes, including climbs up Brown Wardle Hi..

The Mow Cop Hill Race is a challenging fell race taking place on a 6.5-mile (10.5 km) course with an elevation gain of 1200 feet (400 m). Scheduled for April 14th, 2025, the race starts at Mount Pleasant Village Hall. Participants can enter on the day for a fee of £10.The course will be partially ma..

The Grisedale Grind is a challenging running event organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, set in the scenic Lake District. This race covers a distance of 4km with a significant ascent of 480m, following a forest trail to the Grisedale summit and back. Participants are required to carry mandatory sa..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set in a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elevation of 25 meters over 5 kilometers. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1,..

The Manchester To Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L) will take place in Manchester on Friday 18 April 2025. You can run 50 miles.

The Rivington Pike Fell Race is a challenging Category B Short Fell Race, covering a distance of 5.2 km with an ascent of 800 feet. The race begins near the Crown Hotel on Lever Park Avenue in Horwich and features a scenic route up to Rivington Pike and back. This event is suitable for runners of al..