Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

A five-stage endurance race in the Lake District on Saturday 5 September 2026, combining a lake swim, two road-bike legs, a mountain ascent to Scafell Pike and a short trail run. The course totals 112 km with about 6,916 ft of ascent.

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

A traditional fell race from Glenridding around Catstye Cam, Helvellyn, Grisedale Tarn and St Sunday Crag with manned checkpoints, compulsory mountain kit and limited entries. The route includes specific path requirements to protect sensiti..

Trail races of 5K, 10K and 15K start and finish at Fitz Park in Keswick, with well marked routes around Derwentwater. The event village features local food stalls, live music and race commentary for spectators and participants.

A two day ultra following the Cheshire Canal Ring from Northwich, organised by New Era Community Boxing. Entrants must be over 20 and meet a 36 hour cutoff; duo tickets and pre race support are available.

A fully waymarked 33 mile mountain ultramarathon on 5 September 2026 with about 5000 ft ascent, professional medical cover and pit stops. Checkpoints use a 3 mph cut off and participants must be over 18.

A fell marathon around Caldbeck covering 26.4 miles and about 5875 ft of ascent, the route takes in five Wainwright summits. The event is fully tracked, allows walkers and runners a 12 hour cut off, and includes checkpoints with water and s..

Join the Loweswater Show fell race on Sun 6 Sep 2026 in the Lake District for a short but testing challenge across rugged moorland. The 4.2 km route packs 305 m of climb, with on the day entry, team competition and junior races adding festi..

Experience a point to point half marathon along the scenic Sandstone Trail from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill. This event features professional timing, on course water stations, and excellent finish line facilities including showers and a..

A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir held as part of a three race series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026. The two lap anticlockwise course starts at Rossendale Valley Sailing Club and has about 25 m of elevation.

An evening 4 mile trail run along the Wyre estuary on 10 September 2026 with an aid station offering water and a splash of red or white wine. Finishers receive a medal, a 187ml bottle of wine and a selection of cheese and crackers.

A fully way marked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere open to runners and walkers, with GPS tracking, five feed stations, a halfway bag drop and a finishers meal. Participants have 24 hours to complete the circuit.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell run around Helvellyn and the Dodds, a rugged 18.5 km loop with 1450 m of climbing and stunning mountain views. Open to adults with pre entry or day entry for a proper fell challenge.

A 36 km, 2200 m ascent AL-category fell race around the Northern Fells, starting and finishing at the Old Crown in Hesket Newmarket. The route visits Carrock Fell, Blencathra, Skiddaw, Knott and High Pike and requires physical map navigatio..

MacTuffX Manchester at Etihad Campus on 12 September 2026 offers functional fitness races combining ten Xercises with running in 10x400m and 10x800m formats, available for Solo, Doubles and five person Relay teams for adults only.

An outdoor military style obstacle event in Gisburn offering Classic 12 km and Rookie 6 km courses plus a competitive Elite 12 km race with age limits, finisher items, water stops, food and spectator parking.

A 13 km marked trail race around Crosby Garrett with 400 m of ascent and views across the Eden and Lune valleys. Junior races run for ages U7 to U17 with on the day entry and separate junior fee.

A traditional Lake District mountain trial at Seathwaite Farm on 13 September 2026 with three courses from about 9 to 18 miles, vetting for experience, map and dibber hire, and a pairs option on the short course.

A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a me..

An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food a..