Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The Eskdale Elevation will take place in Boot on Saturday 26 April 2025. You can run 20 kilometers.

The Holcombe Howler is an exciting running event set in the scenic Holcombe Moors, featuring three challenging race options: an ultra marathon (37 miles), a half marathon (16 miles), and a 10k (6.4 miles). Participants will navigate the course, which includes the ascent of Heracles Hill and iconic P..

The Derwentwater Dawdle is a challenging 23-mile self-navigated running event that takes participants on a scenic circumnavigation of Derwentwater. The course features three significant climbs, offering breathtaking views and exhilarating descents. With a total elevation gain of over 4500 feet, runn..

The Montane Howgills Trail 13 & 26 is a popular running event set in the scenic Howgill Fells, starting and finishing in the charming village of Sedbergh. Participants can choose between a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a full marathon (26.2 miles) distance. The event features essential amenities, i..

The Duddon Dash & Junior Championship will take place in Seathwaite on Sunday 27 April 2025.

The Lord's Seat race, organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, is a charity event featuring an 8km course with a 430m ascent, set in the scenic Lake District. The race takes participants along forest trails and over the summits of Barf and Lord's Seat, making it an excellent opportunity for those tra..

The Clowbridge 5k is a trail running event held around a scenic route off the Pennine Bridleway. This event is part of a three-race Spring Series, taking place on consecutive Thursdays in April and May. It is open to participants aged 11 and older, featuring a fast and flat course with a modest elev..

The Scarpa Great Lakeland 3Day will take place in Coniston from Saturday 3 May 2025 to Monday 5 May 2025.

The Coniston Fell Race is a challenging fell running event set in the picturesque Lake District, covering approximately 14 kilometers (8.7 miles) with an ascent of 1,065 meters (3,494 feet). Participants will navigate through stunning landscapes, including checkpoints at the summits of Wetherlam, Sw..

The Cake Race is a challenging fell race organized by Saddleworth Runners, taking place on a scenic 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Set in the picturesque moorland of Saddleworth, the race features a mix of flagged paths, tracks, and trails, offering stunning views of the surroundi..

The Great Hameldon Fell Race, organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, is a celebrated running event that began in 1979. The race features a challenging 6-mile course with an elevation of 1109 feet, open to participants aged 16 and older. It is part of the Pendle and Burnley Grand Prix series and adh..

The Hameldon Quarry Fell Race will take place in Hapton on Sunday 4 May 2025.

The Dockray Hartside event is a fell running race taking place in the scenic Lake District, England. Scheduled for May 7, 2025, this challenging race covers a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a significant elevation gain of 800 meters (2625 feet). The race starts in Dockray village, outside the Ro..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. This event features a challenging 5-mile route that includes a significant ascent, taking participants through scenic areas like White Nancy and..

The Brockholes Bimble is a running event hosted by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running at the scenic Brockholes Nature Reserve. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with a portion of the entry fees donated to support the nature reserve. The c..

The Pendle Cloughs Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic landscape near Downham Village Hall, Lancashire. Covering a distance of 14 miles with significant elevation gain, the race features steep climbs and rugged terrain, making it a true test for participants. Runners navigate..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a scenic 47-mile trail ultra event around Lake Windermere, designed for both runners and walkers. The course is fully marked and features 2,500 route arrows, GPS tracking, and five aid stations, including a halfway feed station with a bag drop. Participants ha..

The Cottam Canter, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is a multi-distance running event taking place at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam, Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, with courses that feature scenic routes a..

The Sedbergh Fell Race is a challenging running event organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA). This classic race features a demanding ascent to the summit of Winder, followed by a rapid descent back to the showfield, making it a test of endurance and speed. The race covers a d..

The RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run is a unique running event set in the historic RAF Spadeadam, which served as the test center for the Blue Streak rocket. Participants can choose between a 14-mile or an 11km course that showcases iconic launch platforms, military equipment, and practice target..