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 254 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!
September 2026
Part of the Wirral Multi-Terrain League, Harrison Drive is a midweek multi-terrain race in Wallasey with senior distances around 6.5 to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.
A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley, the third of a three-race autumn series on 3, 10 and 17 September 2026, open to age 11 and over.
Timed multi-lap event at Hardy Farm with 5.3 km out and back laps, a seven hour limit, a Lucky Dip of classic medals and support for Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Research.
A one-day trail running event on 19 September 2026 in Grasmere offering five technical routes from 9 km to 52 km across Lake District fells.
Teams of four combine two road laps with two fell legs around Uppermill and Saddleworth Moor, covering roughly 3 miles and 2.5 miles per leg. Entries open 28 January 2026 and the entry fee is £20 per team.
A 15.6 km fell and forest route near Keswick on 19 September 2026, with marked forest sections and checkpoints, raising funds for Thornthwaite Church.
A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.
A four-race midweek multi-terrain running series in September across Wirral parks, with senior races around 6.5 to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.
A multi-distance trail weekend in the Lake District linking the 13 UNESCO-listed valleys, with options from 21 km to 180 km and ITRA points available.
A 102 mile canal route near Manchester with 11 checkpoints, live GPS tracking, mandatory kit requirements and a 30 hour cut off; finishers earn tiered 100 mile buckles.
A 10 km fell race around Orton with 258 m of ascent, held at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, with junior races and team entries.
Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.
A 22 km fell race from Tilberthwaite Farm with about 1,535 m of ascent on a route new from 2025. Run under FRA rules, entry is limited to 350 and requires mandatory kit and navigation skills.
A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.
A 24 hour trail event at Leighton Hall estate on a 5.75 km loop with Solo, Pair and Team entries, live timing, prizes, onsite camping and food and drink provision.
A point to point 30 miles ultra along the coast from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle that includes a ferry crossing between Fleetwood and Knott End. The event features chip timing, aid stations and mandatory kit checks.
A professionally guided, fully supported high level traverse across the Lake District covering 50 km, 21 summits and about 3,500 m ascent from Broughton Mills to Keswick.
Experience the hills and moorlands of Lancashire with the 40 mile Burnley Way Ultra or the 27 mile off road BWORM marathon starting from Finsley Gate Wharf.
Waddington Fell Race on 27 September 2026, BM category, about 11.3 km with 415 m ascent, village-based, marshalled course with a trig point checkpoint and prizegiving at the village club.
Trail Half Marathon and 10K through Delamere Forest with a canicross option, technical wooded trails, aid stations and eco measures.