Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

The 20 Barriers Race is a scenic 5-mile running event set in the picturesque countryside of Carnforth. Participants will navigate a route that includes field paths, trails, and a canal towpath, providing a delightful experience for runners of all levels. The race is organized by local volunteers and..

The Patterdale Parish Boundary - Beat the Bounds will take place in Penrith on Saturday 5 July 2025.

"Beat the Bounds, Patterdale" is a traditional running and walking event set in the scenic Ullswater Valley, taking place on July 5, 2025. Participants can choose from various routes, including a challenging 28-mile full boundary event with significant elevation gain, a 16-mile first half, a 14-mile..

The Seat Sandal fell race, organized by Ambleside AC, takes place in Grasmere, Cumbria. This challenging event covers a distance of 7.4 km with a significant climb of 700 meters. Open to participants aged 18 and over, the race requires runners to carry full kit as per FRA regulations.The event allow..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances including 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra offers a unique midnight start, while the 55k route challenges participants with dramatic mountain scenery and significant elev..

The Blisco Dash is an informal summer race organized by Ambleside AC, typically held on Wednesday evenings. This year, it has gained prominence as a British Championship race, featuring separate men's and women's events. The race covers an 8km route with a challenging ascent and descent of Pike of B..

The Swirral Grind 850 is an uphill-only race set in the stunning Lake District, specifically starting from the King George Playing Field in Patterdale. Covering a distance of 6km with a challenging ascent of 850m, this event is designed in the style of a Vertical K, offering participants a rigorous ..

Place Fell 15 is a challenging 15km trail race set in the stunning Ullswater Valley, taking place as part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend. The race features a semi-technical route that includes 680m of ascent, offering participants breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape, including th..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is a guided running event designed for participants of the Lakes in a Day challenge. Hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team, this recce covers approximately 11 miles with a significant ascent of around 6000 feet, traversing the Helvellyn range. Particip..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a challenging 29km mountain trail event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2050m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race serves as an entry-level skyrunning experience, perfect for those looking to transition to longer and more demanding ra..

The Tolkien Trail Race is an exciting running event set for July 19, 2025, at Stonyhurst College in Lancashire. Participants will race a scenic 11.1km course that showcases the enchanting woods and landscapes that inspired J.R.R. Tolkien's iconic works, "The Lord of the Rings" and "The Hobbit." The ..

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 events in England, it requires participants to possess excellent mountain skills and experience. The c..

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 terrain, scrambles, and steep de..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is a running event scheduled for July 24, 2025, as part of a series of races organized by Run JMC. This trail run offers participants a scenic route through the Clowbridge area, catering to both competitive runners and those looking to enjoy a challenging outdoor experience...

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail race set in the stunning Lake District, UK, scheduled for July 25-27, 2025. The Lakeland 100 covers a challenging 100-mile circular route with approximately 6300m of ascent, starting and finishing in Coniston. It features rugged terrain and requ..

Beyond Manchester is a trail and ultra running event that offers participants the choice of a 25km trail route or a challenging 55km ultra route, both starting and finishing in the vibrant Castlefield area of Manchester. The event showcases the city's diverse landscapes, including parkland, streets,..

The Turnslack Fell Race is a challenging category BM fell race taking place on July 26, 2025. The race covers a distance of 12.9 km with an elevation gain of 610 meters. Participants must be at least 18 years old, and entry fees are £7 for FRA members and £8 for non-members.The event will feature te..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, organized by Pennine Trails, feature a 10k and a new half marathon, set in the stunning woodlands of the Pennines. Scheduled for August 2, 2025, the event invites trail runners to experience enchanting trails and breathtaking scenery. Participants can expect a fully m..

The BOFRA - Farleton Knott will take place in Kendal on Sunday 3 August 2025.

The Hopwood Trot is a multi-terrain running event covering approximately 5.5 miles (8.8 km) through the scenic paths, tracks, and country lanes surrounding historic Hopwood Hall in Greater Manchester. The event is not wheelchair accessible and features a registration area in the Sports Hall of Hopwo..