Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

A chip-timed fell running event at Sale Fell on 23 May 2026 offering a senior 6 mile race and a range of junior distances from 1 km to 6 km, with age grading per FRA rules and prizes for individual and team categories.

Trail half marathon and 10K in Whinlatter Forest on 24 May 2026. Firm, technical forest terrain with steep climbs, live chip timing, canicross friendly and finishers receive a medal, drink and snack.

A short but testing fell race in Coniston, about 1.6 km with roughly 270 m of climb, featuring a steep ascent and a scree descent. It is a BOFRA counter with on the day entry and races for junior categories.

Take on the Glaramara Fell Race on Sun 24 May 2026 in the Lake District, starting from Glaramara Outdoor Centre at Seatoller. The 8 km course packs 700 m of climb and entry on the day is free with donations to charity.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Sunday 24 May 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Take on the Stanhill Fell Race on Wed 27 May 2026 in Stanhill, Lancashire, a sharp 8 km fell challenge through the Bowland hills with roughly 250 m of climb. Finish at the Britannia Tap and Grill for friendly post race banter and local beer..

Take on the Fellrunner in the Duddon Valley on Sat 30 May 2026, an 18 mile Lake District route from Newfield Inn, Seathwaite, with big climbs and sweeping views. Pre entry only for adult runners.

Join a classic Lake District fell race on 30 May 2026 in the wild Duddon Valley, starting at the Newfield Inn in Seathwaite. The 15.3 km course climbs 915 m, offering tough terrain and stunning views for experienced runners; pre entry only.

Test yourself on a scenic fell course in the South West Pennines near Kelbrook, 5.5 km with 213 m of climb. On the day entry only, £7, with £2 parking at The Old Barn. Teams welcome and minimum age 16; no junior races.

A two day off road running and orienteering weekend at Grasmere Showground with trail races from a Teddy Dash to a marathon, and a navigational OMM Lite Trail Quest offering solo and team options.

Take on scenic trails, woodlands and parkland at Tatton Park on 31 May 2026 with 5km, 10km or Half Marathon distances to suit every runner. Finishers receive a medal, Wild Deer merchandise and refreshments, and one well controlled dog per r..

A fully waymarked 42 km trail around Grasmere and nearby valleys with about 1905 m of ascent. The event provides course drinks, a checkpoint with snacks, tracker hire, mandatory kit checks and a Langdale slate medal at the finish.

Take on a 33.5 mile Ultra, 21.5 mile Trail 20 or 10 mile route around Ullswater, finishing in Glenridding. Enjoy stunning Lake District views, stocked feed stations and a bespoke finisher medal.

A trail event around Ullswater with three distances: 33.5-mile Ultra with extra loops, a 21.5-mile full lap, and a 10-mile finish from Pooley Bridge to Glenridding. Registration is at Jenkins Field with compulsory kit and age limits.

Tackle Paddy's Pole fell race in the Bowland fells near Chipping, Lancs, a punchy 6 km with 336 m climb that rewards hill legs. Pre entry is required, entries limited to 140 so book early and consider car sharing as parking is limited.

Challenge the South West Pennines at the Leo Pollard Memorial Race in Rivington, an 8.5 km fell course with 335 m of climb, held around Rivington Hall Barn. Entry on the day; proceeds support Bolton Mountain Rescue.

A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle: 2.4 km uphill with 650 m ascent on fully marked trails. The event includes a manned checkpoint, seed medal, safety team by Mountain Run, and post-race mu..

A 38 km mountain skyrace in the Lake District with 2800 m ascent, technical single-track and scree, and a newly designed circular route that includes the summit of England's highest mountain. Maximum time allowed is 12 hours.

A technical *21 km* trail race with 850 m of ascent around Great and Little Langdale, based at Lanty Slees Stickle Barn as part of the Rab Scafell Sky Race weekend on 6 June 2026.

A multi distance trail event based at Kendal, featuring a roughly 100 km loop through the southern Lake District via Garburn Pass, Ambleside and Windermere. The event includes covered rest stops, medical support, GPS tracking and camping op..