Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set in a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway, designed for participants aged 11 and older. The race features a fast and flat course with a minimal elevation gain of 25 meters over 5 kilometers. The event is well-organized, with prizes awarded in each rac..

The Thornthwaite Round is an exciting running event taking place on September 21, 2024, aimed at raising funds for the restoration of Thornthwaite Church. This 15.6km route features 870m of elevation gain, traversing forest tracks and open fell, with checkpoints at notable locations such as Lord’s S..

The Bowels of Fleetwith is a unique fell race set to take place at Honister Slate Mine. Participants will don helmets and headtorches as they embark on a thrilling ½ mile uphill journey into the underground mines, navigating 1km of specially designed tunnels and chambers. After exiting the mines, co..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Lake District National Park, offering participants a choice of four distances: 20km, 55km, 110km, and 180km. The event features well-marked routes with regular checkpoints and feed stations, ensuring runners are well-support..

The Orton Fell Race is a scenic running event taking place on September 28, 2024, starting from Orton C of E Primary School. Participants can choose to enter the senior race, which covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), or join one of the two junior races for y..

The Five Trig Points event is an 18.5-mile running challenge set in the scenic area around Delph, Saddleworth. Participants will navigate a route that includes five local trig points, with a total ascent of 3000 feet. The course is unmarked, requiring runners to follow public paths and navigate chec..

The Thieveley Pike Fell Race will take place in Holme Chapel on Saturday 28 September 2024. You can run 7 kilometers.

The Bridgeathon, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is a running event featuring multiple distances: 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra (32 miles). Set against a scenic backdrop, the course includes 43 bridges along the flat canal towpath of the Lancaster Canal. Participants will enjoy..

The Lancashireman Off-Road Marathon is a challenging 27-mile running event set in the scenic moorlands, towpaths, and hills along The Burnley Way in Lancashire. Participants can enter as solo runners or in pairs, with a relay option available for teams of three. The course features a significant ele..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 5 October 2024.

The Drop - Manchester is an innovative and challenging running event that offers participants a unique experience. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile course, where they will be blindfolded and transported to a drop location. From there, they must navigate their way back to the event..

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race will take place in Great Langdale on Saturday 12 October 2024. You can run 21 kilometers.

The Penrith Rotary 10K Trail and 3.3K Fun Run is a charitable running event taking place at Dalemain House, Penrith. Participants can choose between a scenic 10K trail run, which features a two-lap course around the estate, or a 3.3K fun run, which is a single lap in front of the house. The event su..

The Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic running event set around the stunning Ullswater Lake, offering participants two route options: a 20-mile low-level path or a more challenging 24-mile high-level route. The event, which is not a race, encourages considerate runners to share the trails with wa..

The Signpost Challenge Hike is a scenic and challenging event taking place in Marple, hosted by South Manchester LDWA. Participants can choose between two routes: a 24-mile trek with 4,300 feet of elevation gain or a 19-mile route with 3,000 feet of elevation. The hike features stunning views of Man..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a challenging event set in the scenic Borrowdale area. Covering a distance of 7.8 km with a significant climb of 675 m, the race requires participants to possess navigational skills due to often poor visibility and variable weather cond..

"Race You to the Summit" is a celebrated running event now in its 57th year, taking place on a scenic 4-mile route with over 800ft of ascent. The race starts at the Summit Inn and leads participants to the White House pub and back, making it an ideal introduction for new fell runners while also prov..

The Petzl Night Runner Delamere is the first round of the Petzl Night Trail Running Race Series, set in the scenic Delamere Forest. Participants can enjoy a thrilling night run with a choice between a 10k race and a new half marathon distance, both starting and finishing at the main visitors center...

The Buttermere Shepherd's Meet Fell Race will take place in Gatesgarth on Sunday 27 October 2024. You can run 5 kilometers.

The Allithwaite 8 is a well-established running event taking place in the picturesque Cartmel peninsula of the southern Lake District. Covering approximately 8 miles (13 km) with a mix of trail, fell, and road, the race features an ascent of around 1080 ft (330m). This friendly local event, now in i..