Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Runner Retreats Lake District October 2025 offers a luxury running retreat in the stunning Lake District, held from October 17 to 19, 2025, at the Glaramara Hotel in Seatoller, Keswick. Designed for runners of all abilities, the retreat features guided runs ranging from 10 to 25 km (6.2 to 15.6 mile..

The Signpost Challenge Hike, organized by South Manchester LDWA, takes place in Marple, near Stockport. This scenic and hilly event offers two route options: a 24-mile course with 4,300ft of ascent and an 18-mile course with 3,000ft of ascent, both to be completed within 10 hours. The routes travers..

The Dale Head Fell Race, organized by Keswick Athletic Club, is a traditional 7.8 km (4.8 miles) fell running event held in Borrowdale, starting at the Rosthwaite Institute. Featuring a challenging 675m (2215ft) climb, the course includes a steep ascent through Rigghead quarry to Dalehead Tarn and t..

The Dalemain 10km Trail Run is a scenic two-lap trail race held around the Dalemain Mansion Estate in Penrith, UK. Organized by the Rotary Club of Penrith, the event supports 4Eden and other local charities. The 10km race is open to participants aged 15 and over, with medals awarded to all finishers..

Race You to the Summit is a historic fell running event held at the Summit Inn near Littleborough, England. Now in its 58th year, the race covers a challenging 4.3-mile course with over 800 feet of ascent. Runners start at the Summit Inn, head along tracks and paths to the White House pub near Black..

The Bronte Way Fell Race is a traditional point-to-point fell running event organized by Keighley and Craven Athletics Club. The race covers approximately 13 km (8.1 miles) with 351 meters (1152 feet) of climbing, starting at Wycoller Country Park and finishing outside the famous Fleece Inn on Hawor..

The NAV4 Ullswater Way & Challenge is a scenic outdoor event held in Pooley Bridge, UK, featuring two route options around Ullswater Lake. The Ullswater Way covers 20 miles on a low-level lakeside path, while the Ullswater Challenge extends to 24 miles, adding a demanding high-level fell route aroun..

The Derwentwater Ten is a scenic 10-mile road race held annually in Keswick, Great Britain, organized by Keswick AC. The race course loops clockwise around Derwent Water, featuring an undulating route entirely on tarmac. The event starts near the town center, with race headquarters at Keswick School..

The Delamere Forest 42k and 21k trail races, organized by RunThrough UK, take place in the scenic Delamere Forest near Northwich, Cheshire, on November 2, 2025. The marathon consists of two laps of the half marathon route, featuring shaded forest trails, views of Blakemere Moss, the Sandstone Trail,..

The Poole Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Upton Country Park, Poole. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun for kids, 5k, 10k, and a half marathon, catering to all ages and abilities. The course is mostly off-road with a mix of trails, muddy sections, and pat..

The Warrington Way is a 40-mile ultramarathon trail race starting and finishing in the Cheshire village of Lymm. The course circumnavigates Warrington in an anticlockwise direction, primarily on trails, footpaths, field crossings, and country lanes. The route is waymarked, but runners must carry map..

The PFW Running World Diabetes Day Run takes place at Stanley Park in Blackpool, Lancashire. This event features a 3.1-mile loop course on flat tarmac with a short gravel section. Participants can complete as many laps as they wish within a six-hour time limit, allowing for distances from a single l..

The Tour of Pendle Fell Race is a challenging AL category fell running event held at Barley Village Hall in the UK. Covering approximately 27 km (16.8 miles) with a climb of 1473 meters (4833 feet), the race demands strong navigational skills and local knowledge, as it is not a long-distance walk bu..

The Liverpool Half Marathon MoRun is a charity running event held at Croxteth Park, Liverpool, supporting the Movember Foundation. Participants can choose from distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and the Half Marathon. The course is a flat mix of paths and trails, dog-friendly and suitab..

The Manchester Half Marathon MoRun is a vibrant running event held at Heaton Park, Manchester. It offers multiple distances including a 1.5k Mini MoRun, 5k, 10k, and a challenging half marathon. The course features a mix of paths and trails with undulating terrain, suitable for dog walkers and buggy..

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 course under Fell Runners Association rules. Junior races a..

The David Staff Memorial Race is a Category AS fell race held in the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, Lancashire. The challenging 6km course features a 305m climb, starting near The Kiosk in Sunnyhurst Woods and passing landmarks such as the bandstand, Lychgate carpark, Waterman's Cottage, and Darwe..

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km trail running event held in Kendal, UK, as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course features a challenging mix of trail and road terrain with over 250m of ascent, including steep climbs like Beast Banks and scenic routes along the limestone escarp..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50km trail ultra marathon held in Kendal, UK, during the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The course features an undulating route with 900m of ascent, combining trail, road, and fell terrain. Runners start in Kendal town centre on closed roads and traverse l..

The Sale Fell Race, organized by Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event taking place on November 22, 2025, at Sale Fell near Wythop Mill. The race features a main route of 3.7 miles with an elevation gain of 900 feet, alongside junior races for various age categories. Participa..