Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

The Old Crown Round on 12 Sep 2026 is a tough 36 km Lake District fell race with 2200 m of climbing across pathless open fell, so navigation skills are essential. Pre entry via SiEntries is required and teams are welcome.

Experience a 47 mile way marked trail ultra around Lake Windermere. Open to both runners and walkers with a 24 hour limit, this event features stunning viewpoints and fully stocked feed stations in the Heart of the Lake District.

Take on the classic La Sportiva Lake District Mountain Trial, a navigational fell race across the fells with three testing courses. Pre entry only and vetting ensure a real mountain challenge with food, prizes and electronic timing.

A 10K autumn trail run through the colourful Yarrow Valley. The one-lap route features woodland paths, riverside trails, and crossings of the River Yarrow. It starts and finishes at the Flaming Grill Pub, with a custom medal for every finis..

Trail running adventure in the Lake District. Choose from five challenging distances on a scenic course from Grasmere. The event supports trail conservation and requires participants to carry essential gear.

Take on the scenic Bollington 3 Peaks fell race in the Peak District on Sat 19 Sep 2026, a 9 km course with 370 m climb. Pre entry only, entry includes food and a pint from Bolly Brewery.

Gather a team for this unique relay in Uppermill that combines two 3 mile road legs with two 2.5 mile fell legs across Saddleworth Moor. It is the perfect opportunity for road and fell runners to compete together.

Tackle the Thornthwaite Round in the Lake District on 19 Sep 2026, a scenic fell race of 15.6 km with 871 m of climb across forest tracks and open fell. Friendly entries on the day and homemade tea await finishers.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage valleys of the Lake District National Park across four distances, from a 22km trail to a 184km ultra. The event donates a portion of entry fees to conservation and offers ITRA points. Entries for the longes..

Event Overview The Cheshire Ring Ultra 100 is a 102-mile ultramarathon held on a looped course around Greater Manchester and Cheshire. The second edition is scheduled for Saturday 26 September 2026, starting and finishing at The Piazza in M..

Join the Orton Fell Race for a 10 km run with 258 meters of elevation gain through the fells. This FRA licensed event features senior categories and junior races starting from Orton C of E Primary School.

Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.

This is a demanding AL category fell race over roughly 22 km with 1535 m of ascent, featuring a new anticlockwise route. It starts and finishes at Tilberthwaite Farm, is a Lakeland Classics Trophy counter, and strictly requires traditional..

Thieveley Pike Fell Race The Thieveley Pike Fell Race takes place on Saturday 26th September. It is a category AS fell race. The course is 4.3 miles (7 km) long with 1310 ft (400 m) of ascent. Registration is at St John’s Church Hall in Hol..

A classic fell race in the Forest of Bowland, the Waddington Fell Race covers 11.3 km with over 400 meters of ascent. It starts and finishes at the Waddington Village Club, with full FRA kit required. Prizes are awarded across many age cate..

Trail running event at Delamere Forest on 27 September 2026 offering a Half Marathon and a 10K. Routes are signposted and chip timed and a canicross option is available.

Enjoy a scenic trail run around Blackpool's parks and nature reserve on 27 September 2026, with distances from 10k to ultra to suit every trail lover. Limited to 100 entrants, finishers receive a bespoke medal and post race goodies.

Experience a stunning ultra marathon along the Pennine Way and UK national trails with 50 and 100 mile options. Enjoy full support including GPS tracking and multiple food stations on these scenic point to point routes.

A junior fell running race in the Pennines for ages 6 and up. The 2 km course starts near a classic pub. Entry is available on the day.

The Curvy Cuerden Challenge is a flexible 6-hour trail run through Cuerden Valley Park. Runners can complete as many 5k laps as they wish, with support along the way. A portion of each entry fee supports the park's maintenance.