Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027
We have found 275 Trailruns in North West (England). Check below where and when you can find the races.
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A licensed fell race on 22 July 2026 around Fellside Village covering 11.3 km with 580 m ascent and unmarked navigation between checkpoints.
A new 10 km trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on 23 July 2026, featuring 175 m elevation and organised by Run JMC.
Alderman's Ascent is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of climb visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks around Alderman's Hill in Greenfield.
Fell race at Beetham Sports Field in the Lake District on Sat 25 Jul 2026. The course is 9.3 km with 283 m of ascent and the day includes traditional village sports and junior races on the field.
Tackle classic Lake District terrain at the High Wether Howe fell race on Sat 25 Jul 2026, a 14 km route with 485 m of climb starting and finishing at Stepps Hall. Entry on the day is welcome and proceeds support the Shap community fund.
The Wirral Backyard Ultra will take place in Thurstaston on Saturday 25 July 2026. You can run between 4 and 7 kilometers.
A muddy 5 km obstacle course at Sefton Park on 25 July 2026 with climbs, crawls and slides across gravel and grass. Participants must be 13 or older; adult and child entry fees apply and a minimum fundraising target is set.
A multi-terrain 5 mile race on 28 July 2026 around Alderley Edge and Hare Hill, organised by Wilmslow Running Club with proceeds to charity. Includes a mixed-gender team competition and is licensed by England Athletics.
The Lee Mill Fell Race opens the Mid-Week Series in Stubbylee Park, Bacup on 29 July 2026. The 10.7 km course features moorland climbs, a fast descent past Cowm Reservoir and a return through Lee Mill Quarry.
Ambleside Sports includes a BOFRA fell race on 30 July 2026 at Rydal Park. The course is 1.70 miles with 800 feet of climb through bracken to a rocky summit and includes senior and junior routes.
Rydal Round on 30 July 2026 is the opening Ambleside Sports fell race, listed as 14.5 km with 915 m of climb. Entry is on the day only and competitors must carry full kit under FRA rules.
About 10 km of trails around rivers and meadows followed by family-style pasta and ice cream in Little Scarfs courtyard in Stockport.
August 2026
A trail backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off road loops through fields and woodland, capped at 100 runners and prize money for the winner.
A 17 mile Borrowdale fell race with about 2000 m ascent, starting and finishing in Rosthwaite, limited to 350 runners and requiring prior fell-race experience.
A 10 km trail race through Gisburn Forest organised by Pendle Trail Running Club with chip timing, photography and a race medal.
A fell race on Farleton Knott with a 2.60 mile / 4.20 km route and 750 feet / 230 meters of climb. The course climbs the front of the fell, crosses the top and returns along the lower path; parking costs £3.
A multi-terrain 5.5 miles (8.8 km) race around historic Hopwood Hall near Middleton, with number and chip collection, prizes and a 200 runner entry limit.
A scenic five mile multi-terrain race in Moulton near Northwich on 5 August 2026, with prizes for age categories and teams. All entrants receive a pie and peas supper with meat, vegan and gluten-free options.