Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Join the Lakeland Paws canicross finale at Dodd Wood for a scenic, chip timed forest trail race where dogs lead the way. Choose 8K or 5K routes with flowing wide sections, some narrow steep descents, and the option to run without a dog.

Event details The Cottam Canter takes place on Saturday 9 May 2026 at the UCLAN Sports Arena, Cottam, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SG. The event is part of a three-day series. Maximum entries are 100 and entries close on 02/05/2026. Age restri..

The Lap Windermere Ultra Clockwise is a fully way marked 47 mile trail circuit around Lake Windermere with 24 hours to finish. Open to runners and walkers, this scenic supported challenge offers a true Lake District adventure.

Event overview The Avenham Amble is scheduled for Sunday 10 May 2026 in Avenham Park, Preston (start/finish at Avenham Park Cafe, PR1 8JT). The event has a maximum of 100 entrants and entries close on 3 May 2026. The race holds a Trail Runn..

Finish the season at Lakeland Paws Whinlatter, a chip timed trail to the summit of Seat How. Pick from two mixed terrain routes, run with or without your dog, and celebrate season prizes.

Keswick Mountain Festival 15 to 17 May 2026 brings swim, bike, run, hike and triathlon events alongside adventure races, speakers, live music and an outdoor expo. Enjoy food and bars and a sustainability push with no single use cups.

Challenge yourself on the Holcombe 10, a scenic 10K or 10 mile trail through Redisher Woods, up to Peel Tower and across open moorland. Entries support The Sunnywood Project and the routes reward runners with great views, water stations and..

Panopticons Ultra is a scenic 32 mile trail ultra through East Lancashire, linking four Panopticons and winding across Pennine foothills. Expect rugged climbs, views and a point to point adventure from Blackburn to Trawden.

Sabre XXIII Weekend 9 takes place in the Howgill Fells, a 25.5 km Run/TAB/YOMP/Hike. The out-and-back route covers around 1500m of ascent and draws on the former 23 SAS final test route. Now in its fourth year, the event returns with a full..

A classic Coniston fell race packing a punch in just a mile, climbing 900 feet on a steep ascent and scree descent. A BOFRA counter for juniors and seniors, it delivers a short sharp test with fine Lakeland views.

Race forest trails with steep climbs and fast descents at the Whinlatter Forest Half Marathon or 10K, enjoying sweeping Lake District panoramas. Dog friendly entries and bespoke finisher medals make it a memorable day.

Find checkpoints across Grasmere in the OMM Lite Trail Quest at the Lake District Running Festival on 30 and 31 May 2026. Solo or team entries over one or two days, with bespoke maps, live tracking and a hot meal after the event.

Grasmere Gallop is a 42km fully way-marked trail race in the Lake District, looping Grasmere and surrounding valleys such as Alcock Tarn, Loughrigg summit, Rydal Caves, Great Langdale, and Easedale Tarn. It features about 1,905 metres (roug..

Event overview The Tatton Park Wild Trail Runs take place on 31 May 2026 at Tatton Park in Cheshire. The event is held on mixed terrain: trail paths, grass, woodlands and some tarmac. Canicross entrants are welcome. All finishers receive a..

Climb to Harrison Stickle in the Stickle Grind 650 on 5 June 2026, a steep 2.4 km uphill with 650 m of ascent. Start at New Dungeon Ghyll in a UNESCO site and enjoy marked trails, a recycled seed bomb medal and race music.

Take on the Rab Scafell Sky races on 6 June 2026 with a 38 km race or 60 km ultra across technical Lakeland single track, scree and high ridgelines, including England's highest summit. Expect big climbs, manned checkpoints and epic summit v..

Run scenic Lake District trails in the Great Langdale 21, a 21 km route with 850 m ascent from and back to the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel. Finishers get a recycled seed bomb medal and on course support for a memorable day out.

Lake District Ultra Challenge The Lake District Ultra Challenge takes place in the Southern Lake District on 6-7 June 2026, with basecamp in Kendal. The main route is a loop that passes the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside and a halfway poi..

The Ulverston Fell Race on 13 June 2026 is a short, punchy climb to Flan Fell with great views and a friendly village atmosphere. Races for kids through seniors make it ideal for families and hill runners alike.

Pooley Bridge Wild Trail Runs take place in Pooley Bridge, at the northern tip of Ullswater in the Lake District. The event offers a Half Marathon (13.1 miles/21.1 km) and a 10 km trail run, with route maps free to view (subject to change)..