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 338 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!
May 2027
A classic South Pennines fell race hosted by Todmorden Harriers, covering 5.6 km with 366 m ascent and rough sections including a bog and a trig point.
A 5.6 km fell race near Clitheroe with 380 m of climb, a partially marked route across fields and woods, entry on the day and FRA kit required.
A fell race from the Hapton Inn in Hapton, Lancashire, first held in 2023 and listed as a 5 mile event within the Accrington Fell and Trail Series.
A 4.8 km fell loop in the Lake District with 250 m of climb at Cold Fell Gate on 19 May 2027; entry on the day and places limited to 100.
A point to point trail ultra in East Lancashire visiting four Panopticons art installations over about 52 km with 1430 m of climb.
A long May fell race of about 37 miles and 10,000 feet of ascent, visiting Helvellyn, Scafell Pike and Coniston before returning to Great Langdale. The race began in 1988 after a 1987 test year.
A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
Trail races around Ullswater in the Lake District offering 10 mile, 21.5 mile and 33.5 mile routes with HQ at Jenkins Field Glenridding and compulsory kit requirements.
Fell race at Glaramara Outdoor Centre in the Lake District on 23 May 2027, about 8 km with 700 m ascent; entry on the day with a charity donation.
Stanhill Fell Race on 26 May 2027 in Stanhill, Lancashire: a 7.2 km fell race with 250 m ascent, held at the Britannia Tap & Grill, with free pre entry and entry on the day.
Short testing fell race on Thu 27 May 2027 around Scorton near Garstang, 8.1 km with 313 m climb and post race soup provided.
Timed track event at Woodbank Park where individuals or teams run as many 400 m laps as possible within 6, 12 or 24 hours.
June 2027
A 6 km fell race near Chipping, Lancashire on 1 June 2027 with 336 m ascent; pre-entry only, limit 140 and minimum age 16.
A 13 km fell race on Blencathra in the Lake District with 825 m ascent; entry on the day cash only, minimum age 18.
A short vertical race from Lanty Slees Stickle Barn to the summit of Harrison Stickle, covering 2.4 km uphill with 650 m of ascent and post-race live music.
38 km with 2800 m ascent on technical single track in the central Lake District, starting from Lanty Slees Sticklebarn with a 12 hour time limit.
A looped Lake District trail from Kendal with a 100 km option plus shorter distances, supported rest stops, GPS tracking, camping and finishers kit.
Scenic trail runs around Coniston Water with 10K and 16K routes, marked and marshalled, plus an event village with live music and local food.