Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Born Survivor: Lancashire on 12 September 2026 in Gisburn is a military-style obstacle event with 6 km and 12 km formats, an Elite competitive wave, and on-site facilities including food stalls, photographers and spectator parking.

A roughly 47 mile fully waymarked ultra around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, six feed stations and a halfway bag drop. Mandatory kit, in person registration the evening before, wooden finisher medal for fi..

A mountain fellrunning trial in Borrowdale, Keswick on 13 September 2026, run on orienteering principles. Three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetted entries, fees and some equipment hire included.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..

A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on a popular route off the Pennine Bridleway. Part of a three-race Autumn series in September 2026, open to ages 11 and over with prizes in each race.

Enjoy a flexible timed event along the scenic River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park. Choose your own distance from 5km up to an ultra marathon on this flat and fast riverside trail course.

A Lake District trail running event at Grasmere offering five routes from 9 km to 52 km across fells and tarns, with outposts on longer routes, mandatory kit requirements and a £1 donation per entry to Fix the Fells.

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.

Teams of four combine two road legs and two fell legs around Uppermill on Saddleworth Moor. Entries run 28 January to 18 September 2026 via SiEntries and the entry fee is £20 per team.

A 15.6 km route with 870 m of ascent around Thornthwaite on 19 September 2026, visiting Lord’s Seat, Broom Fell, Brown How, Whinlatter and Seat How. Forest sections are marked and proceeds support Thornthwaite Church restoration.

A half marathon at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal with a maze finish, chip timing and aid stations. Entry includes maze access; the event offers parking, medical support, bag drop, free photography and family entertainment.

A MapRun navigation event in Braithwaite, Lake District on 20 Sep 2026, using electronic controls and a Category O course. Open to those aged 14 and over, with pre entry via SiEntries or on the day entry.

A multi-distance trail event in the Lake District National Park, 25 to 27 September 2026, linking the region's 13 valleys with races from 22.4 km to 184.3 km, ITRA points and Western States qualifiers, plus children's Future Valleys races.

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..

Orton Fell Race is a 10 km fell race with 258 m of climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026. The event includes senior and two junior races and accepts teams of three, with junior on the day entries.

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.

The Three Shires Fell Race is a 22 km mountain event with 1535 m of climbing. Starting from Tilberthwaite Farm, this classic fell race requires navigational skills and specific safety kit for all participants.

Thieveley Pike Fell Race is an AS-category 4.3 mile fell race near Cliviger with about 400 m of ascent, a flagged and marshaled moorland route, specified kit requirements and prizes across senior and veteran categories.

A 24-hour, self-directed trail challenge at Leighton Hall on a 5 km off-road loop. Individual, couples and team entries let participants swap turns, run through the night, and target distance or time-on-feet prizes.