North West (England)
Trail Running Calendar North West (England) 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in North West (England) for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 289 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in North West (England) below and join the trail community at these great events!
Blindfolded navigation challenge in Chester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 mile options.
An eight hour event in Delamere Forest where runners complete as many 6.02 km mixed terrain loops as possible; every finisher receives a recorded time and a medal.
A circular half marathon through Warrington that follows canals, the River Mersey and the Trans Pennine Trail on Sunday 18 October 2026.
A 5.2 mile trail race at Fairway Primary School on 18 October 2026 with chip timing, prizes, beer for finishers, and proceeds supporting the school PTA.
Flat out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing, medal and goody bag at Station Road Thurstaston.
A hilly, waymarked challenge from Marple visiting Werneth Low, Lantern Pike and Chinley Churn with two distance options and several checkpoints.
A 7.3 km fell race in Borrowdale with 675 m of climb, held on 18 Oct 2026 as part of the Borrowdale Shepherds Meet; on the day entry is £5.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
A 54 mile point to point race on the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston, self navigated with mandatory kit checks, live GPS tracking and UKA licence and ITRA points.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Traditional point to point fell race of 12 km with 351 m climb, finishing outside the Fleece on Haworth Main Street.
Traditional Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 from Gatesgarth to Robinson summit and back, with junior races and entry on the day.
An unmarked navigation challenge from a Manchester event centre where participants are blindfolded, dropped off and must find their own way back on foot.
A relaxed community 5 km Halloween run at Watchtree Nature Reserve on 28 October 2026 with fancy dress encouraged, refreshments and a finishing cake and drink.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails around Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn.
Timed trail laps at Hardy Farm along the River Mersey with a seven-hour window; proceeds support Save The Rhino and local charities.
Night trail races at Delamere Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon distances, a spooky Halloween fancy dress theme and a free kids 1 km.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.