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 268 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
Join the Rusland 5, a scenic fell race across Rusland Showfield in the Lake District featuring a 4.8 mile route with 310 m of climb and shorter senior and junior options. Race entry is free; the show costs £5 and accepts entries on the day.
A 13.6 mile trail half in the Eden Valley on 16 August 2026, largely off-road with 1330 ft of ascent and a five hour cut off.
A 10 km circular trail around Piethorne and Ogden reservoirs with about 275 m of ascent; the route passes over and under the M62 and reaches Hollingworth Lake. Held in Newhey, Rochdale on 16 August 2026 with a minimum age of 16.
Join the Keswick Sports Fell Race in the Lake District on Sun 16 Aug 2026 for a punchy 3 mile, 290 m climb course from Fitz Park Cricket Pavilion. Entry on the day and juniors welcome with big prizes for record breakers.
A 22.5 km fell race over the Howgill Fells with 1830 m ascent, strict kit checks, checkpoint navigation and an entry limit of 450.
Fell races under FRA rules run from the Lakeland Country Fair with junior categories and an 8.5 km senior route to Coniston Old Man; race entry is free.
Tackle a classic Lake District fell race from Maggs Howe, Kentmere with a punchy 6 km course and 400 m of climb to test strength and navigation. Entry is on the day only and runners should bring waterproofs, hat and gloves; parking is limited.
Part of Hawkshead Show, the adults fell race covers about 7.8 km for those aged 17 and above, with free entry for show attendees and children's sports in the afternoon.
A five-round trail series at Wirral Country Park held on the third Tuesday each month from April to August, featuring an approx 8K course. Entry is available per race or as a series and trophies are awarded for overall series results.
Challenge yourself on the Pilgrims Cross Fell Race across the West Pennine Moors, a scenic but tough 10.7 km with 390 m of climb. Entry is on the day only with a small fee, and the race features in the Rossendale midweek series.
A Lake District fell race from the White Horse Inn covering 6.3 km with 882 m of ascent; entry on the day for runners aged 18 and over with a £5 fee and limited parking at the pub.
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 waymarked, hilly 21 kilometre trail race around Derwentwater and nearby fells in Keswick with a bespoke finisher medal and age group 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 TRA licensed 5 mile trail race on 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village, organised by Leigh Harriers AC with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options.
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.
Golf Ball Fell Race is organised by Rossendale Harriers on 26 August 2026. Entry is on the day and runners should carry the recommended FRA kit, which may be checked depending on conditions.