Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Northern Traverse® is a challenging 300km self-supported ultra race that follows Wainwright’s Coast to Coast route, starting from St Bees on the west coast of England and finishing at Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. This spectacular event takes participants through three National Parks, feat..

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 Pendle Fell Races, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event held annually in Barley, Lancashire. The event features a senior race covering 4.5 miles with a 1500 ft ascent, alongside junior races for participants aged U9 to U17. The races are conducted under UK Athlet..

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 landscape, finishing in Shap, with a total ascent of approximately 3500m. The event allows..

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 Chester Ultra 100 is a challenging 100-mile ultramarathon set in Chester, featuring a total elevation gain of 1590 meters. The course showcases some of the region's best trails, including the Sandstone Trail and the Marches Way, with 12 checkpoints providing essential support and refreshments. P..

Spring in Lakeland is a scenic running and walking event taking place from Ambleside Parish Centre. Participants will cover a distance of 24 miles, featuring a challenging ascent of 4400 feet through picturesque locations such as Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, and Tarn Hows, before returning via t..

The Dales Traverse® 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 f..

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

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 begins at Wardle Square and takes participants through scenic landscapes, including climbs up Brown Wardle, Middle Hill,..

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..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event set around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. It is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays: April 17, April 24, and May 1, 2025. Open to participants aged 11 and older, the course features a fast and flat layout wit..

The Derwentwater Dawdle is a challenging 23-mile self-navigated running event that takes participants on a scenic circumnavigation of Derwentwater. The course features three significant climbs, offering breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. Participants will experience a mix of technical ter..