Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

40th Two Crosses Circuit (8 March 2026) The 40th Two Crosses Circuit is a walking and running event organised by the East Lancs LDWA. The route goes via the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors and offers two course options for entrants. Th..

Take on the CBTE Morland Marathon, a 30 mile trail ultra through the Eden Valley and along the edge of the Yorkshire Dales on 8 March 2026. Expect mixed off road terrain, 3000 ft of ascent, waterfalls, stone circles and finishers medals.

Take on the Granny's Bay Challenge, a scenic 6 hour timed run along a flat 5.24 mile coastal loop from the Fylde Spitfire Memorial in Lytham St Annes. Run as many laps as you like within the time limit, enjoy estuary and windmill views and..

Take on the Link Challenge 2026, a scenic 20 mile trail from Burrs Country Park linking six charming villages through woodland and meadows. Enjoy on course support, checkpoints and a finisher Sunnywood neck gaiter while helping youth and co..

Buttermere Trail Race 2026 The event takes place in Buttermere Village, Cumbria on 22 March 2026. The route is a circular trail around the shores of Buttermere and Crummock Water. The advertised distance is 20 kilometres, run as one lap wit..

Run through the stunning Lake District at the Grasmere Wild Trail Runs on 28 March 2026, with scenic 5 km and 10 km routes past Grasmere and Rydal waters. Canicross friendly, every finisher gets a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and a snack.

Northern Traverse 2026 is a self supported 300 km coast to coast ultra from St Bees to Robin Hood's Bay, held 28 March to 1 April. Expect roughly 6500 m of climbing across three National Parks for an epic backcountry challenge.

Tackle the Lakes Traverse 100 km ultramarathon across the Lake District on 28 and 29 March 2026. This point to point St Bees to Shap route winds over classic lakeland passes and wild valleys for a true coast to coast challenge.

Run around Whinlatter Top on wide, rolling forest tracks with 9k and 12k options at the Lakeland Paws Tour de Whinlatter. Chip timing and dogs welcome for a relaxed, springtime challenge.

Tackle the Dales Traverse, a 55 km ultra following Wainwright's coast to coast route from Kirkby Stephen to Richmond through the North Pennines and Yorkshire Dales. Expect rugged uplands, the iconic Nine Standards and a warm finish below Ri..

Run 50 miles from Manchester to Liverpool on Good Friday along the Trans Pennine Trail and River Mersey. Heavily supported with checkpoints, GPS tracking and UTMB and ITRA points, this scenic ultra has a 14 hour cut off.

RunThrough Lake District Trail Running Festival offers 53k and 23k routes around Derwent Water and classic fells for breathtaking lake and summit views. Enjoy live tracking for ultras, chip timed results, a themed medal and a hot meal.

Spring in Lakeland, organised by Lakeland LDWA, is a scenic 23-mile event starting from Ambleside Parish Centre, Ambleside, Cumbria. The route climbs about 4400 ft, passing Loughrigg Tarn, Skelwith Bridge, High Tilberthwaite, Coniston and T..

Run the Montane Howgills Trail in Sedbergh on 12 April 2026, choosing a 13 or 26 mile route across classic fells and lanes. Friendly atmosphere, bespoke finisher medal and on course support make it a must for trail runners.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 100, a 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester linking the Sandstone Trail and Delamere Forest. With a 32 hour cutoff and live GPS tracking, expect epic scenery and a serious ultrarunning challenge.

RAF Spadeadam Blue Streak Trail Run takes place at RAF Spadeadam. It offers two off-road routes: 14 miles and 11 km, open to competitors aged 16 and over. The course runs on an active RAF station, with views of launch platforms, military eq..

Take on trail running in Delamere Forest on Sunday 26 April 2026 with 42k and 21k options. The scenic route winds through woodland, around Blakemere Moss and along the Sandstone Trail with a climb up Old Pale Hill for a rewarding challenge.

Enjoy a spirited 5 mile trail around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge on the first Wednesday in May, attracting 250 to 300 runners. Low key prizes, post race cakes and a nearby pub make this a friendly local classic.

The Carlisle City Urban Trail Race is a 10 km running event held in Carlisle, England, starting from The Sands Centre. The course features a mix of on-road and off-road well-established tracks, offering a varied urban trail experience. The..

Brockholes Bimble : overview Brockholes Bimble is a trail running event held at Brockholes Nature Reserve, Preston New Road, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG on Friday 8 May 2026. The reserve is owned by the Wildlife Trust, covers 250 acres and..