Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

A summer evening charity run at Marbury Park with a 5k adult race and 1k kids' fun run, plus BBQ, bar, cake stall and music. Proceeds go to The Stroke Association and all finishers receive a medal.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with 24 hours to complete. The route has GPS support, five aid stations, a halfway bag drop, a finishers meal and a locally sourced medal.

Canicross at Dodd Wood on 9 May 2026 with two marked, chip timed loops and views over Bassenthwaite Lake. Choose an 8K route with 370 m ascent or a 5K route with 210 m ascent; two dogs per runner are allowed on wide sections.

Cottam Canter on 9 May 2026 is based at the UCLAN Sports Arena and uses a 5K loop along the Lancaster canal and through Haslam Park. Distances from 5K to ultra are offered, with an ultra time limit of six hours.

A self-navigated trail event around Delph, Saddleworth covering about 19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course visits five trig points, has three manned checkpoints, and requires full kit and a minimum age of 18.

A trail event around Delph, Saddleworth visiting trig points over roughly 18–19 miles with 3000 ft of ascent. The unmarked course requires self-navigation, mandatory full kit, manned checkpoints and post-race hot drinks.

A 14 mile AL-category fell race from Downham across seven of Pendle’s cloughs, with 4100 ft of ascent, mandatory FRA kit checks and checkpoint cut-offs on rough, trackless moorland.

A 9 mile (14.5 km) clockwise fell race around Fairfield that starts and finishes at Rydal Hall near Ambleside, with 914 m of ascent. The flagged route uses checkpoints and a cut off at Great Rigg and FRA kit rules apply.

A 5 kilometre (3 mile) in person mud run at My Life Legacy in Standish, featuring wooded trails, a real swamp and obstacles like cargo nets, mud pits and streams; Early Bird and standard ticket prices are listed.

A senior fell race on 9 May 2026 at Lupton Fields, Sedbergh School, run under Fell Runners Association rules with a fully flagged route and marshals. Entry is for adults aged 18 and over and the entry fee is £2.

Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 4 at Whinlatter with fully marked forest and trail courses. Two options, an 8K summit loop and a 5K shorter route, chip timed and with harnesses available for dogs.

A multi-distance running event in Avenham Park, Preston on 10 May 2026, featuring hard-surface loops through local parklands. Distances range from 10K to ultra with a six hour ultra limit; entries capped at 52.

Run a scenic 10km loop through the bluebell-filled Yarrow Valley. The woodland and riverside trail includes picturesque river crossings. Finish at the Flaming Grill Pub to collect your medal and celebrate.

Scorton 10k and 15k Trail Run on 10 May 2026 near Scorton, Preston features fully marked routes across tracks and fields and climbs to Nicky Nook for wide views over Lancashire. Two distances are offered and entries are via SiEntries.

A five mile trail race on 10 May 2026 at Clock Face Country Park organised by Widnes Running Club in memory of Chris Lam, using chip timing with prizes for the top three men and women.

Experience the landscape of Bollington with a choice of a half marathon or 10k trail run. Conquer the climbs of White Nancy and Kerridge to earn a bespoke finishers medal in this chip timed event.

A measured, chip timed 5 km race through canals and trails in Middlewich on 10 May 2026. The 5k is sold out but limited places remain for the Family Fun Run and all finishers receive a medal and goodie bag.

A community 10k trail run from Kickback Coffee in Macclesfield with free coffee on arrival. The route climbs onto the Gritstone Trail with varied terrain and stiles, offers wide views and is not pram friendly; dogs may need to be kept on a..

Experience a scenic 5 mile multi terrain race through the historic Woodbank and Vernon Parks. This chip timed event features undulating trails alongside the Goyt Valley and finishes in the iconic Woodbank Stadium.

Take on the classic Latrigg fell race in Keswick, Lake District on 13 May 2026, a short but steep 3 mile climb with great views. Entry is available on the day for a small fee on a fully flagged route for runners aged 13 and up.