Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Race You To The Summit is a lively fell race from the Summit Inn to Blackstone Edge and back, 4.3 miles with about 260 m of climb. Held on Halloween, it welcomes teams and juniors and offers prizes for fancy dress.

Run the Lakeland Trails at Helvellyn on 31 October 2026, from Glenridding on Ullswater into the foothills of Helvellyn in the Lake District. Choose 5k, 10k or 15k routes across scenic, varied trail terrain for a crisp autumn challenge.

Take on a scenic 10 Miles loop around Derwent Water at the Derwentwater Ten, a classic road race hosted by Keswick AC. Enjoy tarmac roads, rolling lakeside views, mid race drinks and a lively finish on 1 November 2026.

Take on a scenic 5 mile trail through Sankey Valley Park on Sunday 1 November 2026, with marshalled routes and varied trail underfoot. Limited to 250 entries, this friendly race offers post race food and finisher goodies.

Scenic trail runs from Glenridding around Ullswater, offering 10k and 14k options with a unique steamer start when conditions allow. Expect rocky, rooty trails, compulsory kit checks and a memorable lakeside finish.

Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.

Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.

Tackle the classic Tour of Pendle on Sat 21 Nov 2026, a challenging 27 km fell race across the dramatic South West Pennines from Barley Village Hall. Expect tough climbs, sweeping Pennine views and lively club competition with team prizes.

Tackle scenic trails in Delamere Forest with 21k or 42k options, including the Sandstone Trail and Old Pale Hill views across Cheshire. Finish in a lively event village with food, drink and a growing focus on sustainability.

Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.

Teams of four take on the Lee Mill Relay at Lee Mill Quarry, Rossendale, each running a flagged 10.7 km loop across rugged, potentially wintry terrain. A tough winter fell running challenge with strict kit checks.

Tackle a scenic 10K trail through Blackpool's country park at PFW Running The Bog Trotter on Sunday 29 November 2026. Enjoy undulating paths, nature views, a bespoke finisher medal and tasty post race treats.

Challenge yourself at the Crag Fell Handicap, a club run fell race in the Lake District featuring a short but steep 4 km course with 410 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and the handicap format makes for a lively, competitive start.

Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.

Join the Tatton Yule Yomp 10K on 6 December for a festive trail run through Tatton Park's varied terrain, finishing on a closed road near Egerton Youth Club. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and a fancy dress prize for a fun seasonal cha..

The Brampton Trail Run will take place in Brampton on Sunday 3 January 2027. You can run 7 kilometers.

Take on the Pendle Way In A Day winter trail challenge from Barley with 45 miles or 30 miles routes across South Pennines moorland and up Pendle Hill. Expect big climbs, navigation tests and mandatory winter kit.

Take on the inaugural MTC Black Anise, a 38.1 mile single day ultra from Lancaster to Wigan on 12 July 2029. Limited to 40 runners, this compact end to end stage pairs rugged terrain with an intimate yet epic atmosphere and a Black Anise fi..

Take on a scenic one day 36 mile ultra from Wigan to Tarporley as Day 4 of the MTC ALBION. Limited field and GPS tracking make for a focused challenge where all finishers earn a Blue Caps medal and top men and women win bespoke trophies.