Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

Place Fell 15 is a semi-technical 15k trail race set around the base of Place Fell, located on the shores of Ullswater. This challenging yet accessible race is part of the Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend, making it an excellent introduction to more technical trail running events. Participants will enjoy..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in the company of experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. This recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent, providing insights into navigatio..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race featuring a significant ascent of 2700m, set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the Lake District. This event is designed for experienced runners who possess advanced climbing skills, as it includes technical scrambles and demanding terrain...

The Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra is a challenging 57km race set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Recognized as one of the most technically demanding ultra-distance races in England, it incorporates iconic ridge lines such as Striding Edge and Swirral Edge. Participa..

The Coniston Country Fair will take place in Cumbria on Sunday 20 July 2025.

The Cuerden Curve 10K, organized by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, is an exciting new trail running event set in Cuerden Valley Park. Scheduled for July 24, 2025, this off-road race features a scenic and undulating route, making it suitable for runners of all abilities. Participants can enjoy stunni..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is an exciting new running event set around the scenic Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway. This trail run features a friendly atmosphere reminiscent of the popular Clowbridge 5k Series, with a total elevation gain of 175 meters over the 10-kilometer course. It is..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail race taking place from July 25th to 27th, 2025, in the stunning Lake District, UK. The Lakeland 100 covers a challenging 100-mile circular route with approximately 6300m of ascent, starting and finishing in Coniston. It traverses diverse landsca..

Beyond Manchester is an exciting trail and ultra running event that offers participants the choice of a 25km trail route or a challenging 55km ultra route. Both routes start and finish in the vibrant Castlefield area of Manchester, showcasing the city's unique landscapes, including parks, canals, an..

The Turnslack Fell Race is a category BM fell race scheduled for July 26, 2025. It covers a distance of 12.9 km with an elevation gain of 610 meters. The event will take place at Calderbrook Community Church, with parking available at Stansfield Estate Playing Fields.Participants must be at least 18..

The BOFRA Ambleside Sports event is a celebrated running competition organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association. Set in Rydal Park, Ambleside, the event features a challenging 1.70-mile course with an elevation gain of 800 feet. Participants compete across various age categories, includi..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, feature a 10k and a new half marathon, set against the stunning backdrop of Gisburn Forest in Lancashire. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, these races offer participants the chance to explore enchanting woodland trails typically enjoyed by hi..

Chip Chase is a fell running event set in the scenic Peak District, offering participants a 6.2-mile race with an elevation gain of 1,312 feet. This race is designed as an introduction to fell running, featuring a fully flagged and marshalled route that includes one challenging steep climb. The even..

The Farleton Knott Fell Race, organized by the British Open Fell Runners Association (BOFRA), is a challenging event set in the scenic landscape of Farleton Knott. Participants will tackle a course of 2.60 miles (4.20 km) with a climb of 750 feet (230 meters). The race features various age categorie..

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event covering approximately five and a half miles (8.8 km) through the scenic paths, tracks, and country lanes surrounding the historic Hopwood Hall in Middleton, Greater Manchester. Organized by Middleton Harriers, the event features a competitive atmosp..

The Tegg's Nose Fell Race will take place in Macclesfield on Saturday 9 August 2025.

The Ribble Runfest is an exciting running event hosted by Preston, Fylde & Wyre Running, taking place in the picturesque parklands of central Preston. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 10K, half marathon, marathon, and ultra, all starting and finishing near Avenham Park. Th..

The Lowther Lakeland Fell & Trail Race is a scenic running event taking place on August 10, 2025, starting from Lowther Castle. This 13-mile race features approximately 1400 feet of ascent, traversing Askham Fell and the Lowther Valley. The route includes a mix of tarmac and open country trails, wit..

The (Not) Round Latrigg is a challenging fell race organized by the Keswick Athletic Club, featuring a distance of 8.8 km with an elevation gain of 300 meters. Set in the scenic Lake District, the race begins at Fitz Park and includes a new route that takes participants up Spooney Green Lane and to..

The Salomon Buttermere Skyline is an exhilarating trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a challenging 27km loop that encompasses iconic summits such as Red Pike, High Stile, Hay Stacks, Dale Head, and Robinson. This event, organized by Ourea Events, showcases technical tra..