Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

Familiarize yourself with the 33 mile stretch from Buttermere to Dalemain. This official Lakeland 100 recce includes coach transport, medical support, and checkpoint refreshments for confirmed 2026 race participants.

The Arant Haw fell race in March 2026 is a 7.5 km challenge with 400 m of climb. The event features senior and junior races, starting from Sedbergh. It requires mandatory kit for seniors and concludes with a Winter League presentation.

Experience an evening run up Pendle Hill and through Ogden Clough on this 9.2 km marshalled course. Support the local mountain rescue team while navigating stream crossings and technical terrain in the dark.

The Northern Traverse is a 300 km self-supported ultra marathon across England, following the classic Coast to Coast route from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay. Runners will traverse three National Parks and tackle significant elevation over se..

The Lakes Traverse is a 100km ultra following Wainwright's famous Coast to Coast route across the Lake District. This point-to-point adventure from St Bees to Shap offers fully stocked aid stations and traverses iconic fells and valleys.

Experience the beauty of the Lake District with trail runs around Grasmere Water and Rydal Caves. This canicross friendly event offers chip timed 5km and 10km routes through a landscape of fells and mountains.

Enjoy a scenic out and back run or walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell. This family friendly event offers distances up to 13 miles along beautiful Lakeland trails and paths.

Experience a traditional 8.5 mile fell race in Braithwaite featuring 3500 feet of ascent across three peaks. This non GPS event follows FRA rules and offers a classic navigation challenge through the English landscape.

Join a flat and fast trail run along the Manchester riverside towpath. Complete anything from a single lap to a seven hour endurance challenge to earn a themed finisher's medal while supporting a local charity.

The Pendle Fell Races feature a classic AS category fell run of 4.5 miles with 1500 ft of ascent from Barley Village Hall. On-the-day entry is available, with prizes of sports vouchers for top finishers. Separate junior races are also held..

The Dales Traverse is a 55km ultramarathon traversing the Yorkshire Dales from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond. Following the famed Coast to Coast path, it emphasizes self-sufficiency on a journey over the Nine Standards and through Swaledale. A..

Experience a scenic run through the forest tracks of Whinlatter with 9 km and 12 km route options. Runners can participate solo or with their dogs on these well marked and chip timed wide trail courses.

Join the Pete Hartley Memorial Liver Hill fell race on Tue 31 Mar 2026 in the South West Pennines, starting from Marl Pits Sports Centre in Rawtenstall. A punchy 7 km with 250 m climb, open to age 16 and over with entry on the day for £5; j..

Curley's 5km Trail Race is a trail running event starting from the Jolley Crofters Public House. It is organised by Winter Hill Runners.

This 10th-anniversary 50-mile ultra connects Manchester and Liverpool along the Trans-Pennine Trail. With six well-stocked checkpoints and a 14-hour cut-off, it offers a supported long-distance challenge. The point-to-point route finishes a..

This classic fell race covers 5.2 km with 800 ft of ascent on a route to Rivington Pike and back. It starts near the Crown Hotel in Horwich and traditionally runs on Easter Saturday.

Classic Lake District fell run from New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, a sharp 3.5 mile course with 2100 ft of climbing over rough rock and moor. Day entries welcome; bring map, compass and waterproofs for this high country test.

Experience a 10 km multi-terrain race through undulating roads and Setmurthy Woods starting from Cockermouth School. All finishers receive an Easter Egg and can enjoy professional chip timing on this scenic course.

This popular early-season fell race covers 4 miles from Rothay Park in Ambleside. The out-and-back route includes steep climbs on tarmac and gravel before reaching the fell's summit cairn. Pre-entry is required, with fees for FRA members an..

Experience the breathtaking scenery of the Lake District with a choice of a 23k trail race or a 53k ultra marathon through Keswick and Scafell Pike.