Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

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..

The NAV4: LiAD Recce - Caldbeck to Threlkeld is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in the company of experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow participants. This recce covers a challenging 12-mile stretch, featuring significant elevation changes and varied terrai..

The Avenham Amble is a running event organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, featuring a variety of distances including a 10K, half marathon, full marathon, and ultra marathon. Set in the picturesque Avenham Park in Preston, participants will enjoy a scenic course that includes paths through Mil..

The Latrigg Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a renowned annual event held since 1973, attracting both seasoned runners and newcomers. This challenging 'up and down' race covers a distance of 3 miles with a significant climb of 950 feet, starting from Fitz Park and ascending to the s..

The Keswick Mountain Festival will take place in Keswick from Friday 16 May 2025 to Sunday 18 May 2025.

WEEKEND 9 is an exciting running and hiking event set in the scenic Howgill Fells, featuring a challenging 25.5 km route that includes 1500 meters of elevation gain. Originally used by the 23 SAS for training, this event offers participants the chance to experience a historic and demanding course. C..

The Old County Tops Fell Race is a challenging running event held annually in May, covering a distance of 37 miles with approximately 10,000 feet of ascent. The race begins and ends in Great Langdale, taking participants over the summits of Helvellyn, Scafell Pike, and Coniston. Established in 1988,..

Infinity24 Kirkoswald is an exciting 24-hour running event taking place in Kirkoswald, Cumbria. Participants can challenge themselves to complete as many 5-kilometer laps as possible within the time frame. The event welcomes individual runners, pairs, and teams of up to eight members.The weekend kic..

The Blackstone Edge Fell Race is a classic fell race organized by Todmorden Harriers, originally established by Kev Shand in 1983. This challenging race, categorized as AS, covers a distance of 5.6 km with an elevation gain of 366 meters, featuring rough terrain and the iconic Blackstone Edge Trig p..

The Latterbarrow Loop will take place in Ennerdale Bridge on Wednesday 21 May 2025.

The Montane Trail Ultra, 20 & 10 Ullswater Way is a scenic running event taking place on May 24, 2025, starting and finishing at Jenkins Field in Glenridding. Participants can choose from three distances: the Ultra at 33.5 miles, which includes the Lowther and Dalemain loops; the Trail 20 at 21.5 mi..

The Panopticons Ultra is a new 32-mile trail ultra running event set in East Lancashire, designed to showcase the four art installations known as 'The Panopticons' by Mid Pennine Arts. Participants will traverse beautiful trails in the South Pennines, starting at Corporation Park in Blackburn and fi..

The Hutton Roof Crags Fell Race is a traditional fell running event, marking its 39th edition, covering a distance of 7 miles (11.2 km) with an ascent of 400 meters. The race takes participants through the scenic Hutton Roof Crags and Farleton Knott, requiring navigation and the negotiation of three..

The Coniston Gullies race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is an exhilarating fell running event set in Coniston, Cumbria. This challenging race features a short distance of 1 mile (1.6 km) but includes a significant climb of 900 feet (270 meters) and a thrilling desc..

The Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon and 10K, scheduled for May 2025, offers a challenging trail running experience set in the stunning Lake District. Participants can enjoy breathtaking views while navigating tough routes primarily on firm trail paths with significant elevation. The event features a..

The Austwick Amble Fell Race is a scenic 13km loop set in the stunning Yorkshire Dales National Park, featuring the breathtaking views of Crummockdale. This event is designed for runners of various abilities, with a total elevation gain of 365m (1200ft) and a well-marked route. It coincides with the..

The Nicky Nook Fell Race is a midweek running event set in the scenic surroundings of Scorton and Nicky Nook near Garstang. The race covers a distance of 5 miles (8 km) with an elevation gain of 1000 feet (310 m). Participants are required to carry mandatory safety equipment, ensuring a safe experie..

The Stickle Grind 650 is a challenging vertical race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a 2.4km uphill course with a demanding 650m ascent to the summit of Harrison Stickle. This event tests participants' endurance and lung capacity, making it a true struggle of will. Runners can enjoy a f..

The Duddon Valley Fell Race features two challenging category A fell races set in the scenic Duddon Valley. The Long race spans 18 miles with a 6000ft climb, while the Short race covers 10 miles with a 3000ft ascent. Both races require participants to possess navigational skills and appropriate gear..

The Navigation Trails - Ambleside will take place in Ambleside on Saturday 31 May 2025.