North West (England)
Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 269 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North West (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
August 2026
A 19.5 km route around Hartsop in Patterdale with 1370 m ascent, five checkpoints and a 70 minute cut off at CP2.
Timed multi-lap event at Chorlton Water Park with 5.3 km laps, flat riverside towpath, vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour limit.
Looped running event in Preston with 10K, half marathon, marathon and ultra options, hard surface paths, time limit and on-course refreshments.
A 13 miles trail race through Borrowdale Valley from Lingholm to Crow Park with lakeshore singletrack, two climbs, a 4 hour time limit and event prizes.
A 27-mile mountain marathon from Lingholm to Crow Park, Keswick, crossing Scafell Pike with unmarked high-fell sections and compulsory mountain kit.
A five mile trail race organised by Leigh Harriers on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village, licenced by the TRA and held under UK Athletics Rules.
A 21k trail run around Borrowdale based in Keswick, featuring lakeshore trails, woodland singletrack and 550 m of ascent. The course is fully marked, chip timed and supported with hydration and medical cover.
An evening trail race at National Trust Lyme on 25 August 2026 featuring a single 10K lap with 272 m of ascent, free park admission and on site food vendors.
Take on the Fellrunner Golf Ball in Rossendale for a gritty 8.8 km fell race with 244 m of climbing across classic Bowland terrain. Teams are welcome and post race food and drink ensure a warm community finish.
Midweek fell race on 26 August 2026 in the South/West Pennines, about 6.5 km with 400 m climb, with both pre-entry and on-the-day entry available.
Experience a traditional Lake District fell race at the Ennerdale Show. This event features an 8 km senior course and various junior races with registration available on the day.
A 130 miles nonstop canal towpath race from Liverpool to Leeds with a 40 hour limit, regular feed points and a 100 runner entry cap.
Join the Arnison Crag Horseshoe fell race in Patterdale on Sat 29 Aug 2026, starting at King George Playing Fields as part of Patterdale Dog Day. A steep 5 km with 300 m climb, entries on the day £5, minimum age 14.
Tackle a classic Pennines fell race in Pendleton on 29 August 2026. The 8 km course packs 457 m of ascent across rough terrain, with on the day entries and homemade cakes and a cosy village pub to reward you.
A 12 hour endurance event at Haydock Park where individuals and teams of three run repeated laps of a 5 km course to cover the greatest distance.
Historic Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show stages traditional events including the Guides fell races, Cumberland & Westmorland wrestling, hound trails and a fun dog show.
Join the Dark Side Of The Combe on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District as part of the Black Combe Country Fair at Bootle. This 12.5 km fell race with 625 m ascent is a tough, scenic test and has on the day entry.
Take on the Barrow Keswick Show Fellrunner on Mon 31 Aug 2026 in the Lake District: a punchy 6.5 km four mile course with 425 m climb, starting in the show ring and finishing by the showfield. Entry on the day £10, ages 15 and up welcome.
September 2026
A four-race midweek multi terrain running series across Wirral in September with senior courses from 6.5 km to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.
An evening fell race around Brown Wardle, Middle Hill and Hades Hill covering 8 km with 360 m ascent, mandatory FRA kit, a 24 minute cut off on Brown Wardle and an entry limit of 200.