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 315 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!
October 2026
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 running at Delamere Forest with 10K, half marathon and a free 1K kids race; mandatory head torch and a fully signed course.
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.
A night time multi terrain 5k at Lawsons Showground, Blackpool with compulsory headtorches, muddy sections and fancy dress encouraged.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with boat sailings when possible, marked 10 km and 14 km courses, compulsory kit and an event village with local traders.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood on 1 November 2026 with a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run, on mostly flat scenic trails.
Trail event in Grizedale Forest with fully marked, chip timed 10K and 5K routes, views across Coniston Water, and two dogs allowed per runner.
A short 8 km fell race with 550 m of ascent over the fells between the Lickle and Duddon valleys, finishing near a village pub.
A 5 mile marked trail race across Greater Manchester, West Lancashire and Merseyside featuring woodland trails, climbs including Sheep Hill, marshals and post race refreshments.
A tenth edition trail race on the Cartmel peninsula covering about 8 miles or 13 km, with community fundraising, local prizes and a waiting list for late entries.
Timed multi distance event at Hardy Farm on a flat riverside towpath with a Lucky Dip for classic medals and a vegetarian aid station supporting T1 Diabetes Research.
A 36 mile circular ultra around the Wirral Peninsula, mixed road and trail terrain with GPX and GPS tracking, five aid stations and a 12 hour cut off.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington starting and finishing in Lymm, open to solo runners, pairs and four person relays with three checkpoints and finish support.
A five hour backyard style running event on a fast, flat 3 km loop in Salford Quays with live tracking, DJs and an on site race hub.
Match Two of the Manchester Area Cross Country League takes place at Sherdley Park on 14 November 2026, forming part of the 2026/2027 MACCL season.