Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

The Lakeland Five Passes Ultra is a challenging 33-mile running event set in the scenic Lakeland village of Grasmere. Participants will face a demanding course featuring 10,000 feet of vertical elevation, requiring a high level of fitness and prior experience in ultra or mountain events. The route i..

The Cross Fell Race, taking place on June 29, 2025, is a challenging 24km fell race set in the stunning landscape of Garrigill, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Participants will tackle a route that includes a climb of 680m to the summit of Cross Fell, the highest peak in the Pennines, offerin..

The Blencathra Marathon is a challenging fell running event set in the scenic Lake District, featuring a 26.5-mile circular route with an elevation gain of nearly 6000 feet. Designed for experienced fell and trail runners, the course includes five Wainwright summits: Bowscale, Blencathra, Mungrisdal..

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 event held in the Ullswater Valley, inviting participants to navigate the Patterdale Parish Boundary. The event features multiple routes, including a challenging 28-mile full route with significant ascent, a 16-mile first half, and a 14-mile secon..

The Lakeland Trails Ultra is a premier trail running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring multiple distances: 100k, 55k, 23k, and 14k. The 100k Ultra, known for its iconic midnight start, offers a challenging yet achievable course with breathtaking views and a total ascent of 8,500 fee..

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. Starting and finishing in the vibrant Castlefield area, the event showcases Manchester's diverse landscapes, including parkland, canals, and historical si..

The St Sunday Sky Race is a classic distance skyrunning event set in the stunning Lake District, specifically around Patterdale. Covering 29km with a challenging ascent of 2050m, the race features a fully marked course, manned checkpoints, and a well-supplied feed station. Participants can expect a ..

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 mountain running event set in the stunning Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 3700m. Scheduled for July 19, 2025, this race is classified as a "Sky Extra" by Skyrunning UK, making it one of the most demanding ultra-distance races in Eng..

The Rab Pinnacle Ridge Extreme is a challenging 28km race set in the stunning Helvellyn Massif of the English Lake District, featuring a significant ascent of 2700m. This event is designed for experienced mountain runners, requiring participants to demonstrate substantial climbing and scrambling ski..

The Clowbridge Trail 10k is a running event scheduled for July 24, 2025. This race is part of a series of events organized by Run JMC, which also includes various 5k races throughout the year. The Clowbridge 10k offers participants a scenic trail experience, making it an appealing choice for both co..

The Montane Lakeland 50 & 100 is a premier ultra trail running event in the UK, taking place from July 25th to 27th, 2025. The Lakeland 100, a challenging 100-mile race, features a circular route through the stunning Lake District, with approximately 6300m of ascent. Competitors navigate rugged terr..

The Gisburn Forest Trail Races, hosted by Pennine Trails, will take place on August 2, 2025, featuring both a 10k and a Half Marathon. Set in the picturesque Gisburn Forest, the event offers trail runners a chance to explore enchanting woodlands and captivating trails. Participants can expect a full..

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 the C..

The Grand Tour of Skiddaw is an exciting running event set in the stunning Northern Lake District, offering participants two route options: a challenging 50km and a 20-mile version. Both routes feature breathtaking scenery, including a climb up High Pike, with the 50km route also summiting Skiddaw. ..

The Piethorne 10K is a friendly and affordable running event organized by CraggRunner, designed for participants of all levels. Set in a scenic location, this race offers a chance to enjoy the outdoors while promoting fitness and community spirit. The event emphasizes a simple and enjoyable experien..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race (LLCR) is a non-stop running event that takes place along the scenic Leeds & Liverpool Canal, from Liverpool to Leeds. Scheduled for August 2025, the race is open to participants aged 20 and over, with options for supported and unsupported entries. The cours..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic Holcombe Moor area. Participants will tackle a steep 6.5 km (4 miles) course featuring numerous climbs, with a total elevation gain of 400 meters (1,312 feet). The race begins near the Hare & Hounds Pub in Bury, and c..