Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Boar's Head Hill Race will take place in Poynton on Wednesday 11 June 2025. You can run 12 kilometers.

The Walsh Two Lads Fell Race is a Category B short fell race held in Horwich, starting beside the Bridge Inn. Covering 8.4 km (approximately 5 miles) with a 274m ascent, the course ascends onto the Pennines and reaches the Two Lads summit before descending back to the start. The event is sponsored b..

The Yomp - Sunset Stroll is a relaxed 10k guided jog or walk event held in East Cumbria, starting and finishing at Basecamp in Kirkby Stephen. The route ascends Birkett Fell, offering stunning views of the Eden Valley and includes a special stop at The Berry, Grape and Grain Fell Top tasting experie..

The Wincle Trout will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 14 June 2025. You can run 6 miles.

Buttermere Sailbeck is a challenging fell race held in Buttermere Village, featuring a demanding course of just over 9 miles with more than 4,000 feet of climbing. The route ascends Knott Rigg, traverses the ridgeline of Ard Crags, and includes a tough climb up Causey Pike before a scenic run across..

The Yomp Mountain Challenge, held in Upper Eden, East Cumbria, is a celebrated multi-day event featuring six races for all ages and abilities. The highlight is Super Saturday, offering four main courses: the 65k Ultra Yomp, a 44-mile ultra marathon through the Yorkshire Dales and Pennine Way; the 26..

The Yomp - Out of Eden 5k is a family-friendly running event held at Pennine View Park in East Cumbria, near Kirkby Stephen. The 5k course features a scenic, low-level route that includes the Millennium Bridge over Stenkrith waterfall and the Merrygill and Podgill viaducts, offering stunning views o..

The Great Lakes Fell Race is a challenging 21 km (13 miles) fell running event held in the wild western Lake District, England, starting and finishing at Stool End Farm, Great Langdale. With 2,130 meters of ascent, the course features a tough, varied route including an intense climb of The Band to B..

The Fun Run at Moresby Parks Rugby Club in Walkmill Park, West Cumbria, is a new event held on June 22, 2025, as part of the National Great Outdoors Month. It offers 1km, 3km, and 5km distances suitable for individuals, couples, and families. The 3km and 5km trail runs follow accessible walkways thr..

Aggies Staircase is a challenging fell race organized by the Darwen Dashers, covering a distance of 4 miles (6.4 km) with an ascent of 1148 feet (350 meters). The race begins on Punstock Road and features three significant climbs: Jubilee Tower, Jacob’s Mound, and the steep Aggies Staircase. Partici..

Eddie’s Revenge Fell Race is a challenging category A/S fell running event held in Oldham, UK, organized by Middleton Harriers. The 3.8-mile (6.1 km) course features 1,050 feet (323 meters) of ascent, starting near Shore Edge Methodist Church and climbing to the Trig Point on Crompton Moor before de..

The Tea & Trails Ultra 2025 is a trail running event set in the scenic Northern Lake District, taking place from June 27th to 29th. Organized by Ourea Events, it offers two mountain trail distances: approximately 30km and 50km, both featuring runnable terrain. The event fosters a vibrant community a..

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile mountain running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing in the village of Grasmere. The course features 10,000 feet of ascent, traversing five demanding mountain passes and multiple summits, including Loughrigg, Wansfell, Garbu..

The Kirkby Gala Fell Race is an exciting running event scheduled for June 28, 2025, in Kirkby-in-Furness, Cumbria. This race features a new route that takes participants through scenic fields and up to the windmill, covering a distance of 3.45 miles (6.00 km) with a climb of 750 feet (240 meters). I..

The Darren Holloway Memorial Race, known as the Buttermere Horseshoe, is a challenging fell running event held in the Lake District, starting and finishing at Loweswater Village Hall. It features two courses: a long 35.5 km route with 2515 m ascent and a shorter 20.8 km course with 1518 m ascent, bo..

The NAV4 Pennine 39 is a challenging 37-mile mountain trail event held in the scenic Cumbrian/Durham Pennines, England. The route follows a stunning section of the Pennine Way, featuring iconic landmarks such as High Force and Cauldron's Snout waterfalls, High Cup Nick, and the highest point in Engl..

The YHA – Baystones & Wansfell Race is an 11km running event taking place at the Windermere Youth Hostel in Great Britain. This race features a challenging loop that includes 500 meters of ascent over mixed terrain, making it an exciting opportunity for runners to set new records. Participants can e..

The CBTE Blencathra Marathon is a challenging 26.5-mile trail marathon held in Caldbeck, UK. This circular route features nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain and includes summits of five Wainwright fells: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdale Common, Knott, and High Pike. Designed for experienced fell a..

The Cross Fell Race, held in Garrigill, is a challenging 24km fell running event featuring a 680m climb. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the course forms a lasso route that includes the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, and the source of the River Tees. Participan..

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event set in the picturesque countryside of Carnforth. Participants will navigate a route that includes field paths, trails, and a canal towpath, providing a delightful experience for runners of all levels. The race is organized by local volunteers and..