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 280 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
Lap-based off-road event in Cuerden Valley Park with 5 km laps, half and full marathon options, a six hour limit, aid station and finisher medals.
A fell race at Wasdale Head on 10 October 2026 that climbs to Kirk Fell over 2.4 miles with about 700 m ascent. Age groups run from Under 12 to Seniors and specific waterproof kit is compulsory.
A 21.1 km fell race in Langdale on 10 October 2026 over rocky, often pathless terrain, with experience requirements, limited entries and FRA safety rules.
A trail half marathon around Rivington with start and finish at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC on 10 Oct 2026.
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground with 12+ obstacles, open to ages 14+, raising funds for Islamic Help's water projects.
A waymarked 23 mile trail from Ambleside to Cartmel along Windermere with one feed station, mandatory mountain safety kit, camping and coach options.
A four‑date cross country league in autumn 2026 with fixtures in Leigh, Manchester, Rossendale and Liverpool and club and individual entry options.
Cross country meeting MACCL Race 1 at Woodbank Park in Stockport on 10 October 2026, organised by the Manchester Area Cross Country League with chip timing and prize categories.
Inclusive canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with scenic lakeside and forest trails, two course distances and on-site facilities.
An event in Manchester on 11 October 2026 offering vegan biryani to the first 50 entries and a memento medal for all participants.
Charity 10 km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside and farmland trails, an on-site gin distillery bar, GPX route and proceeds for a new 3G football pitch.
Two hours of outdoor trail running and bodyweight fitness in Bollington, combining a run up to White Nancy with varied terrain and free parking.
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.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A 5.2 mile trail race at Fairway Primary School in Stockport on Oct 18 2026 with chip timing, prizes for top finishers, and a bottle of beer for every finisher.
A flat, fast out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way at Thurstaston with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing and on course water.
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.