Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027

We have found 351 Trailruns in North West (England). Check below where and when you can find the races.

Experience a scenic 8 km trail run at Wirral Country Park as part of a competitive summer series. Open to those aged 16 and over, the event features age group trophies and rewards for series consistency.

A low cost and informal summer fell race in Great Langdale featuring an 8 km route to the summit of Pike of Blisco and an unconventional beer prizegiving.

An uphill only 6 km mountain race with 850 m ascent from King George Playing Field in Patterdale. The route climbs via the Hole in the Wall and Swirral Edge to a summit trig point and is part of the Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra weekend.

A technical 28 km sky race around the Helvellyn massif near Patterdale with 2700 m ascent. Entry is by pre-selection and requires mountain running and rock climbing experience; the £130 fee includes tracking, a meal and a compostable medal.

A 57 km mountain race in Patterdale with 3700 m ascent and a 14.5 hour cut off, featuring exposed ridges such as Striding Edge, Swirral Edge and Long Stile Edge. Entry requires a minimum age of 19 and previous mountain experience is advised..

A technical mountain trail race in the Lake District covering 29 km and 2050 m ascent around St Sunday Crag. The event includes marked route, manned checkpoints, live GPRS tracking and post race refreshments.

Beyond Manchester on 18 July 2026 offers a city-centre trail and ultra that explores canals, quays and greenbelt areas around Manchester, with GPX files, waymarked routes, feed stations and medical support.

A semi technical 15 km trail around the base of Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent. Marked course, a feed station, electronic timing and a plantable Wild Flower Seed medal.

An inflatable obstacle-course fun run at Cheshire County Showground with 2.5 km laps and options for 2.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and 15 km. The event includes music zones, on-course water, finisher medals and food stalls.

Castle to Castle Ultra 36 is a 36 mile trail event from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 18 July 2026, with six checkpoints, mandatory kit, chip timing and live tracking.

A four leg mixed team fell relay in Eskdale on 18 July 2026, testing navigation and endurance over unflagged mountain terrain. Teams of eight must be experienced fell runners; proceeds support St Bega’s Primary School.

Join the Pete Bland 50th Kentmere Horseshoe on Sun 19 Jul 2026 in the Lake District for a challenging 19.8 km course with 1006 m of climb around classic Lakeland tops. Pre entry required; refreshments and parking at Kentmere Village Hall.

Tackle a scenic but testing 9.7 km trail in Coniston's Lake District with 732 m of climb, part of the Coniston Country Fair on Sun 19 Jul 2026. Entry on the day is £6 or included with fair admission. Minimum age 18 and teams are not allowed..

Tackle the rugged Bowland slopes at the Hapton Fell Race, a challenging 5 miles with about 400 m of climb near Burnley. Day of entry makes it ideal for last minute plans and friendly club rivalry.

A two lap trail race of approximately 5 miles inside Alderley Park passing woodland, a lake and a working farm, with a technical finishers shirt, prize categories for top finishers and veterans, and event licensing by TRA.

The Fellside Fell Race will take place in Caldbeck on Wednesday 22 July 2026. You can run 11 kilometers.

A new trail 10k around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway on 23 July 2026. The course has 175 m elevation, marked and marshalled with spot prizes and proceeds donated to local causes.

Two long distance trail races around the Lake District on 24 to 26 July 2026, with a 100 mile loop from Coniston and a 50 mile race starting at Dalemain Estate.

Alderman's Ascent in Greenfield on 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks. It is classed AS under FRA rules and will be a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

Tackle a classic Lake District fell race on Saturday 25 July 2026 at Beetham Sports Field, a 9.3 km route with 283 m of climb that rewards grit with stunning views. Entry on the day, plus junior sports day races and parking on site.

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