Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Join Manchester MoRunning on 16 November at Heaton Park for distances from a 1.5 km Mini to a half marathon, all supporting Movember. Expect an undulating path and trail course, chip timing and a fun finisher medal and headband.

The Arnside Knott Race is a scenic fell running event held annually from Hollins Farm near Arnside, Cumbria, overlooking Morecambe Bay and the Kent Estuary. The senior race covers 6 miles with an ascent of 1,093 feet, offering a challenging..

Tackle a scenic 50 km trail around Kendal combining trails, road and fell terrain with local summits, limestone escarpments and river paths. Part of Kendal Mountain Festival, this supported ultra features live tracking and a festival vibe.

Join the adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run in Kendal on 22 November for a scenic 10km challenge across Scout Scar and Cunswick Scar. Part of Kendal Mountain Festival, the race supports Kendal Mountain Rescue Team and finishes with a thrilling..

Join the classic Sale Fell Race at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill, a testing 3.7 mile fell run with 900 ft of ascent and hilltop views. Friendly to juniors and veterans, it mixes competition with scenic countryside.

Join the Lancashire Loop Trail Run in Blackpool on Sunday 23 November 2025 for scenic multi loop trail races around Marton Mere and Stanley Park with glimpses of Blackpool Tower. Distances from 10K to ultra with just 100 spots available.

Join the L100 Recce on 23 Nov 2025 from Coniston to Buttermere, a 26 mile preview of the Lakeland 100 covering Black Sail Pass and Scarth Gap. Perfect for familiarising with the course with coach transport and medical cover.

Lee Mill Relays The Lee Mill Relays is scheduled for 30 November 2025 at the Lee Mill Quarry site, based in Rossendale, Lancashire, running from Stubbylee Hall (OL13 0DE). The event is a relay for teams of four, with each team member runnin..

The Drop - Kendal is a unique and challenging UK race held in Kendal, offering participants a 10-mile or 15-mile course to complete solo or in teams. The event is inspired by military-style endurance and navigation challenges, where runners..

Join the Crag Fell Handicap in Ennerdale on 6 December. This scenic 2.5 mile out and back to the summit features staggered handicap starts for a friendly, competitive fell run.

Join Lakeland Paws Grizedale Growl on Sunday 7 December 2025 for scenic forest trails with views across Coniston Water. Pick 5K or 10K chip timed routes with individual starts and run with up to two dogs on suitable harnesses.

Event The Beacon Bash takes place on Sunday 7 December 2025, starting and finishing at Appley Bridge Scout Hut, Appley Lane North, WN6 9AD. The event raises funds for Appley Bridge Scouts and The Brick Wigan. Entries are £20 plus booking fe..

Join Northwich Running Club for the Marbury Festive Fun Run on 7 Dec at Marbury Country Park, a flat 3 km loop for running or walking. Fancy dress is encouraged, Santa's Helpers will cheer you in and finishers get a Christmas medal and trea..

Run the Winter Tolkien Trail at Stonyhurst College: an 11.1km winter trail through Mount Doom, riverside paths and ancient Fangorn Forest. Expect chip timing, pro photos, a finisher medal and a lively event village to warm up afterwards.

Take on Lakeland Paws Dawn 2 Dusk canicross in Whinlatter Forest, running as many 7 km laps as you can within roughly eight hours of daylight. Trails are rolling, the vibe is friendly, and the mountain forest setting is spectacular.

Join the BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park on 14 December 2025 for 11 km, half marathon and marathon trails through Greater Manchester greenspace. Enjoy chip timing, friendly marshals and a bespoke medal or choose a planted tree.

Tackle a winter ultra of 65 km and 2000 m ascent from The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale, across remote footpaths and summits. Self navigate, refuel at hot feed stations and celebrate with pizza at the finish.

Enjoy a winter trail in Kirkby Lonsdale on 5 km, 10 km or 20 km routes through footpaths, riverbanks and fells with Lune Valley views. Festive finish treats include Santa hats, hot drinks and mince pies or a finisher beer for longer routes.

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

Clowbridge 5k - NYD! is a New Year’s Day trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir near Burnley, Lancashire. The course is two anticlockwise laps of the reservoir’s trail path, totaling 5 km with about 25 m of elevation. Open to runners aged 1..