Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.

A running event in Lytham on 14 March 2027 with a 5.24 mile coastal loop along the Ribble estuary. Competitors may complete as many laps as they wish within a six hour limit and receive an official time and a finisher medal.

Trail runs in Grasmere on 20 March 2027 featuring 5km, 10km and a new half marathon, with live chip timing, finishers' kit and canicross friendly arrangements.

An eight hour looped ultramarathon at Heaton Park where runners complete repeated 5.6 km circuits on mixed terrain. Single day and combined weekend options record laps, total distance and time.

A 70KM mountain route from St Bees to Patterdale following Wainwrights Coast to Coast, with staffed checkpoints, mandatory kit and live tracking. The event is ITRA registered and has an 18 hour overall cut off.

A multi-day *300 km* crossing of England along Wainwright's Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, with checkpoint support, live tracking, and routes through three national parks.

CT Lakes 100 is a 94 km trail ultramarathon across the Lake District from St Bees to Shap on 20 March 2027, featuring 2,931 m of ascent and checkpoints at Ennerdale, Borrowdale Institute and Patterdale.

A fully marked single lap trail race of 20 kilometres around Buttermere and Crummock Water in Cumbria on 21 March 2027, featuring lakeshore, rocky and woodland trails with wet technical sections on the western shoreline.

A supported, well-marked 50 mile trail race from Manchester to Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail with six checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 14 hour cut-off; the event is licensed by the Trail Running Association.

A roughly 100 km coast-to-coast ultra across the Lake District with about 3,500 m ascent, marked support points and mandatory kit checks. The route follows Wainwright’s trail from St Bees to Shap and includes GPX and map support.

The Northern Traverse will take place in Saint Bees from Saturday 3 April 2027 to Wednesday 7 April 2027. You can run 300 kilometers.

A single-category fell race at Barley on Sat 3 Apr 2027 covering 7.3 km with 457 m of climb; entry is on the day only with modest fees and the event carries FRA permit insurance.

The Silva Dales Traverse will take place in Kirkby Stephen on Sunday 4 April 2027. You can run 55 kilometers.

Forest trail event in Whinlatter on 4 April 2027 offering 9 km and 12 km routes with substantial ascent. Both courses use wide forest tracks, are chip timed, and allow dogs on a suitable harness.

Trail running in Hawkshead with marked 10 km and 16 km routes, scenic Lake District views and the steep Coffin Trail climb. Courses are marshalled with water stations, event village facilities and category prizes for eligible starters.

A trail running festival in Keswick on 10 April 2027 with two routes, 53k and 23k, across classic Lake District terrain. The event is TRA licensed and includes live ultra tracking, chip timing, photos and a themed medal.

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on Saturday 17 April 2027 with 1590 m of ascent and a 32 hour cut off. The route links regional trails and canals, features 12 staffed checkpoints and live GPS tracking.

A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.

A canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked, chip timed trail loops and views across Bassenthwaite Lake. Two route options are offered, individual starts are used, and two dogs are allowed on wider sections.

A trail event at Whinlatter offering two marked routes, an 8K reaching the summit of Seat How and a 5K joining the lower section. The event is chip timed, marked, and includes the season prize giving at the finish.