Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Experience a 5.2 mile trail run with 115m of ascent starting from Fairway Primary School. This chip timed race supports the local school PTA and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Experience a fast and flat out and back race along a historic railway path. Enjoy scenic views of the Dee Estuary and Wales while completing this chip timed event on the Wirral Way gravel trails.

Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.

Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Manchester where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their own way back without maps or GPS. Options include 6 mile non locals only, 10 mile and 15 mile distances.

The 59th annual Race You to the Summit is a Halloween-themed fell race on October 31, 2026. This 7 km course near Littleborough features 260 meters of climb, with optional fancy dress and junior races from 10 AM.

Trail races of 5k, 10k and 15k on 31 October 2026 from Glenridding, with marked, marshalled routes through woodlands and fell foothills. Courses have varied terrain; competitors must carry their own water and may need compulsory kit in bad..

Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.

Experience a spooky Halloween trail run through Delamere Forest by head torch. Choose between 10km and Half Marathon distances on a reflected course featuring a festive fancy dress theme and glow in the dark medals.

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.

A trail running event on 1 November 2026 at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens, organised by St Helens Striders. Places are limited to 250; registration opens 1 December 2025 and closes 29 October 2026.

A trail running event at Ullswater on 1 November 2026 offering 10k and 14k routes with boat transfer to the start, compulsory weather kit and time limits, plus an event village with local food traders and live race coverage.

Mere Sands Mile is an inclusive canicross event at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 featuring a timed one mile on mostly flat woodland trails and an optional 2.5 km social run with on-site café and facilities.

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.

An annual November trail race organised by Billinge Running Club on a mapped, marshalled **5-mile** route over varied, sometimes muddy terrain. Registration and bag drop are at The Delph Tavern with parking at Up Holland High School.

A 40 mile trail ultramarathon circling Warrington anticlockwise and starting and finishing in Lymm on 14 November 2026. Options include solo, pair or 4 person relay, with checkpoints and a hot meal at the finish.

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.

Support World Diabetes Day at Stanley Park with a 6 hour timed event on a flat 3.1 mile loop. Complete as many laps as you wish to reach half marathon marathon or ultra distances for charity.

A Category AS fell race of 6 km with 305 m climb on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen. Registration at The Kiosk and finish at the Bandstand, open to runners aged 14 and over. Proceeds support Cardiac Risk in the Young.

A 27 km AL fell race from Barley Village Hall with 1,473 m of climb. Entrants must be 18+, carry mandatory FRA kit, navigate without GPS and meet cut-offs at CP4 and CP6. Entries open 1 July and close 31 October 2026.