Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Test your fell running skills in Patterdale at this 19.5 km race featuring 1370 m of ascent. Navigate technical Lakeland terrain including Rest Dodd and Nan Bield Pass starting from Hartsop.

The Phoenix Afterglow is the final event in a 2026 summer series, held on a flat, scenic 5.3km loop along the River Mersey. Participants choose their own distance within a 7-hour window, with a finisher's medal for everyone. The event suppo..

A scenic 21km trail race taking place around Derwentwater and the Borrowdale fells. The well-marked, hilly course starts at Lingholm and finishes in Keswick, with a medal for every finisher. It is open to runners aged 17 and over.

Test your endurance on a 44 kilometer trail marathon over England's highest mountain. This self-navigated mountain race through the scenic Borrowdale valley offers a technical course for experienced trail runners.

The Pennington Flash 5 mile Trail Race is set for 23 August 2026 at Leigh Sports Village. This TRA licensed event offers separate entry fees for affiliated and unaffiliated participants.

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.

Take on the classic Holcombe Two Towers fell race on Wednesday 26 August 2026 in the South West Pennines, a challenging 4 mile course with 400 m of climb through rugged moorland. Expect steep trails, great views and a lively community atmos..

Experience a non stop 130 mile journey along the historic Leeds and Liverpool Canal. This point to point race offers a 40 hour time limit through the landmarks of the Industrial North.

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.

Join an expert guided 12 mile reconnaissance run covering the tough opening section of the Lakes in A Day route. Explore remote fells and the Blencathra ascent with professional mountain guides and included transport.

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.

A short fell race near Whitworth, Lancashire covering 8 km with about 360 m ascent, held in early September. Entries are accepted before the event and on the day, teams are allowed, and specific kit and a summit cut-off apply.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

A 16 km Lake District fell race from Glenridding with 1525 m of climb, permit insured, pre entry only, and compulsory full kit for adult runners.

Kick off the Autumn Series with the Lakeland Trails in Keswick. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 15K trail runs starting in Fitz Park, with stunning views of Derwentwater. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with live music, local food, and a family-friendl..

Experience a 26.4 mile circular fell marathon starting in Caldbeck that summits five Wainwright peaks including Blencathra. This fully tracked route features 6000ft of elevation and is ideal for experienced off road runners and walkers.

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.