Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2024-2025

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 and, for the 50km option, the ascent of Skidd..

The Piethorne 10K is an engaging running event organized by CraggRunner, set in a scenic location that promises a friendly atmosphere for participants. Scheduled for August 17, 2025, this race is designed to be affordable and accessible, encouraging runners of all levels to join in the fun. The even..

The Leeds & Liverpool Canal 130 Mile Race is a non-stop endurance event that takes participants from Old Hall Street in Liverpool to Office Lock in Leeds, following the scenic towpath of Britain’s longest man-made waterway. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, the race is open to competitors aged 20 and o..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce from Caldbeck to Threlkeld is an organized event designed for participants to explore a section of the route in preparation for the Lakes in a Day challenge. Led by experienced NAV4 tutors, this recce covers a challenging 12-mile stretch featuring significant elevation changes an..

The Holcombe Two Towers Fell Race is a challenging running event set in the scenic Holcombe Moor area. Participants will navigate a steep 6.5 km (4 miles) route 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 ..

The Monument Marathon is a challenging 26-mile running and hiking event set in Bury, UK, scheduled for August 30, 2025. Participants will traverse a scenic loop connecting six historic towers, primarily along trail paths through country parks and waterways. The event emphasizes camaraderie and explo..

The Hades Hill Fell Race, organized by Rochdale Harriers & A.C., is a challenging evening race typically held in early September. The course features a tough uphill start, followed by a rollercoaster route over Brown Wardle, Middle Hill, and Hades Hill, culminating in a field finish. The race covers..

The Maverick Lakes Osprey 2025 is a thrilling trail running event set in the picturesque Lake District, specifically starting in Grasmere. Participants can choose from four challenging routes: Ultra (52 km), Long (44 km), Middle (25 km), and Short (14 km), each featuring rugged climbs and stunning v..

The Bullock Smithy Ultra is a challenging 56-mile circular hike and ultra-run organized by the 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group. This event takes place over the first full weekend in September, starting and finishing in Hazel Grove. Participants can expect a demanding course that tests their endurance an..

The Old Crown Round is a challenging fell race organized by the Northern Fells Running Club, covering a distance of 36 km (22.4 miles) with a significant elevation gain of 2200 m (7218 ft). The race takes participants through the stunning Northern Fells of the Lake District, featuring checkpoints at..

The Sandstone Trail Races feature a unique trail running experience in Cheshire and North Wales, offering two concurrent point-to-point races. The event starts at Bickerton Hill National Trust Car Park and concludes at Kelsall Hill Equestrian Centre, providing excellent facilities for participants a..

The Lap - Windermere Ultra Anticlockwise is a scenic 47-mile trail ultra event set around Lake Windermere, taking place in September 2025. This fully way-marked course is designed for both runners and walkers, featuring generous cut-off times, making it an excellent introduction to ultra-distance ra..

The Lyon Equipment Lake District Mountain Trial is an annual fell running event held in mid-September, recognized as a significant occasion in the fell runner's calendar. Participants navigate challenging terrain across various courses, including a Classic route of approximately 25 miles with 8000 f..

The NAV4 LiAD Recce - Helvellyn to Ambleside is an organized running event hosted by Joe Faulkner and the NAV4 team on behalf of Durty Events. Participants will have the opportunity to explore a section of the route alongside experienced NAV4 tutors and fellow LiAD participants. The recce covers app..

The 13 Valleys Ultra is an exciting trail running event set in the stunning Lake District National Park, offering participants a choice of four distances: 22km, 55km, 110km, and 180km. The event features well-marked routes with regular checkpoints and feed stations, ensuring runners are supported th..

The Orton Fell Race is a challenging running event taking place at Orton C of E Primary School. Scheduled for September 27, 2025, the race features a distance of 10 km (6.2 miles) with a climb of 258 meters (846 feet), categorized as BS. Participants can enter as individuals or in teams of three, wi..

The Bridgeathon, organized by PFW Running, is a multi-distance running event taking place along the scenic Lancaster canal towpath. Participants can choose from a 10K, half marathon, marathon, or ultra (32 miles) route, with all distances featuring a flat course and a time limit of 6 hours. Runners ..

The Charm Bracelet 100 is a challenging long-distance ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of the UK, taking place from October 3rd to 5th, 2025. Starting in Dufton, participants will traverse renowned national trails, including the Pennine Way and the Cleveland Way, covering a total distan..

The Hodgson Brothers Mountain Relay will take place in Glenridding on Saturday 4 October 2025.

The Langdale Horseshoe Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging event set in the picturesque Langdale valley. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the race covers a distance of 21.1 km (12.5 miles) with an elevation gain of 1450 meters (4600 feet). Participants navigate a rugged course char..