Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

The Lakeland 100 Recce 2 event, scheduled for January 18, 2025, offers participants a chance to familiarize themselves with the 16-mile course from Ambleside to Coniston, which is part of the Lakeland 50 and 100 races. This evening recce is designed to simulate the conditions runners will face durin..

The Petzl Night Runner Rivington is an exciting night running event taking place in Horwich, Great Britain, on January 25, 2025. Participants can choose between a 10 km race and a new Half Marathon distance, both set against the backdrop of Rivington's rugged terrain, known for its UFO sightings. Ru..

That's Lyth is a winter walk/run event taking place in the scenic Lyth Valley, starting from Abbot Hall Social Centre. The route covers 23 miles with an ascent of 3,200 feet, featuring beautiful landscapes including Scout Scar, Cunswick Scar, and Whitbarrow Scar. Participants must adhere to specific..

The Kong Winter Series - Sob will take place in Braithwaite on Saturday 1 February 2025.

Pendle Way in a Day is a challenging winter ultra event set in the scenic moorlands of East Lancashire. Participants can choose between two routes: a 45-mile course with a 6,100 ft ascent or a 30-mile option with a 4,500 ft ascent, open to both walkers and runners. The event starts in Barley and tak..

The Grizedale Trail 13 & 26 is a running event set in the scenic Grizedale Forest, near Hawkshead in the Lake District. Scheduled for February 2, 2025, participants can choose between a half marathon (13 miles) and a full marathon (26 miles). The half marathon follows the first 13 miles of the marat..

The Montane Trail 13 & 26 Grizedale is a popular running event held at the Grizedale Visitor Centre in Cumbria, featuring both a marathon and a half marathon. The half marathon course covers the first 13 miles of the marathon route, offering participants scenic views of Coniston and the surrounding ..

The Manchester Half Marathon Winter Warmer Run is an exciting running event taking place at Heaton Park, featuring 5k, 10k, and half marathon distances. This event encourages participants to stay active during the winter months while supporting the charity Shelter, which raises awareness about homel..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging 19-mile running event organized by Ascend Events Ltd, taking place on February 8, 2025. Starting from Milnthorpe Cricket Pavilion, the route features scenic landscapes, including Dalham Deer Park, Leighton Moss Nature Reserve, and stunning coastal tracks. Part..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a popular walking and running event set in the scenic area of Rivington, Anglezarke, and Turton Moors, often referred to as the "Little Lake District." Celebrating its 50th edition, participants can choose between two walking distances of 17 or 24 miles, while runne..

Windy Hill is a challenging winter running event set in the scenic landscape above Saddleworth. Participants will embark on a 12-mile course with a 2100 feet ascent, starting and finishing at the Rams Head Inn. The route includes a traverse along the Pennine Way and culminates at Windy Hill, where r..

The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM is set to take place in 2025, organized by Wild Deer Events in collaboration with Events up North/Timing up North. This popular event, returning after a break in 2024, features scenic routes through the picturesque Lorton Valley, starting and finishing in Cockerm..

The Kong Winter Series - BB Kong is a challenging running event set in the scenic landscape of Blencathra, featuring a 5-mile route with a significant ascent of 2,500 feet. Participants will experience a mix of fast running, a tough climb to the summit, and a technical descent. The event is part of ..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a unique 10K head torch trail race set in Whinlatter Forest, England's only true mountain forest, on February 15, 2025. This night-time event offers a magical atmosphere as participants navigate a fully marked, hilly route through stunning landscapes, enhancing their se..

The South Pennine 24 is a challenging 24-mile running and walking event organized by the South Pennine Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA). Set in the scenic Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors, participants will navigate a diverse terrain featuring moorland and footpaths, with a total ascent of ..

The High Cup Nick Fell Race will take place in Dufton on Saturday 22 February 2025.

The Stan Bradshaw Pendle Round is a challenging fell race organized by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers, taking place in Barley, Lancashire. Covering approximately 15 km with an elevation gain of 543 meters, the event is open to participants aged 18 and over. The race features multiple checkpoints along a ..

The Saddleworth Ten Res's is a challenging running event set for March 1, 2025, featuring routes of five, ten, or fifteen reservoirs around Saddleworth Moor. Participants will navigate a 26-mile course with a total ascent of 4,273 feet, visiting various checkpoints in the correct order. Registration..

The Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic and challenging 9-mile race that takes participants from Congleton to the summit of Bosley Cloud and back, featuring a mix of off-road terrain and stunning views. The race includes a significant ascent of 1,250 feet and is categoriz..

The Black Combe Fell Race is a challenging late-winter running event set in the scenic landscape of Silecroft, featuring a distance of 13 km and an elevation gain of 1000 m. Known for its tough climbs and unpredictable weather, the race offers stunning views and a thrilling final descent. Participan..