Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2025-2026

The adidas TERREX Kendal Trail Run is a 10km trail race held in Kendal, UK, as part of the Kendal Mountain Festival. The course features over 250m of ascent, combining trail and road surfaces, including tarmac, grass, gravel, and cobbles. Starting and finishing in Kendal town centre on closed roads,..

The North Face Kendal Skyline Ultra is a 50km trail ultra marathon held in Kendal, UK, during the Kendal Mountain Festival weekend. The race features an undulating course with 900m of ascent, combining trail, road, and fell terrain. Starting with a closed-road mass start in Kendal town centre, runne..

The PFW Running Lancashire Loop Trail Run, held in Blackpool, offers a scenic trail running experience through Marton Mere nature reserve, Herons Reach golf course, and near Blackpool Zoo, with views of Blackpool Tower and Stanley Park. The event features a 10K loop course on trail paths with a shor..

The Lee Mill Relays is an exciting relay race set in the scenic Lee Mill Quarry, designed for teams of four runners. Each participant will tackle an individual leg of a challenging 10.7k flagged course. This event, now in its 8th year, welcomes teams of men, women, or mixed groups, with a total entr..

The Crag Fell Handicap Race, organized by the Cumberland Fell Runners, is a challenging fell running event set in Bleach Green, Ennerdale. This race features a distance of 2.5 miles with an elevation gain of 1345 feet, making it a Category AS race. Participants must prepare adequately with essential..

The Drop - Kendal is an exhilarating and challenging race in the UK, designed to test participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The race begins with participants being transported to an undisclosed drop-off loc..

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The courses are fully marked and marshalled, suitable for both be..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from Stock Ghyll Lane, participants face a steep ascent followed..

The Brampton Trail Run is a 7-kilometre trail race held on the edge of Brampton, Cumbria. The course features an undulating, mostly off-road route with varied terrain and scenic views, making it a great way to start the new year. Participants are advised to wear trail shoes due to potentially muddy..

Pendle Way In A Day is a challenging winter ultra event taking place in East Lancashire, featuring a scenic route around the Pendle Way. Participants can choose between a 45-mile or a 30-mile course, both starting from Barley. The event showcases the beautiful moorlands and villages of the area, wit..

Windy Hill is a challenging 12-mile trail running event hosted by CraggRunner, featuring over 2000 feet of elevation gain. The race begins at the historic Rams Head Inn, known for its stunning moorland views and excellent food offerings. Participants navigate a scenic route that includes checkpoints..

The North Lakes Half Marathon & 10KM is a road running event held in the scenic Lorton Valley near Cockermouth, UK. Scheduled for February 8, 2026, the event features two distances: a half marathon (13.1 miles) and a 10km race. Both courses start and finish near Cockermouth Town Centre, primarily fo..

The Whinlatter Moon Runner is a 10k head torch trail race held in Whinlatter Forest Park, Keswick, Cumbria. This night-time event offers a unique running experience, blending the wild and peaceful atmosphere of the forest after dark. The fully marked, hilly course features a mix of hard-packed grave..

The Anglezarke Amble Challenge is a scenic challenge walk held in the West Pennine Moors near Rivington, England, often called the "Little Lake District." Participants can choose between two walking distances: 17 miles (short route) or 24 miles (long route), with runners restricted to the long route..

The Silverdale Circuit is a challenging yet runnable 19-mile race held near Milnthorpe, accessible from the M6. The undulating course features notable ascents including Arnside Knott and the Fairy Steps, where runners can enjoy magical views of Morecambe Bay and The Lakes. The route passes through s..

The Chester Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-marathon held in Chester, UK, featuring 849 meters of elevation gain. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, the race is organized by GB Ultras and follows scenic trails including the North Cheshire Way and the Sandstone Trail, passing through Helsby Hill,..

The Cloud 9 Hill Race, organized by Congleton Harriers, is a scenic and challenging 9-mile off-road race starting in Congleton, Cheshire. The course ascends 1,250 feet to the summit of Bosley Cloud (1,125 ft) and returns via the ancient Bridestones, dating back to around 2000 BC. Classified as a Cat..

The Saddleworth Res's is a challenging trail running event held in the high moorlands and valleys around Saddleworth, near Oldham, UK. Participants can choose from three distances: 5 Res's (25 km with 710m ascent), 10 Res's off-road marathon (44 km with 1314m ascent), or the 15 Res's ultra marathon..

The Morland 'Marathon' is a 30-mile trail ultra event held near Morland Village Hall, close to Penrith in the Eden Valley. Scheduled for March 8, 2026, the course is largely off-road with mixed terrain and features 3,000 feet of elevation gain. The route runs alongside the Pennines to the east and t..

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.