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 262 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!
June 2027
An eight hour event at Lyme Park where runners complete as many 5.6 km mixed terrain loops as possible, solo or in teams of up to four.
Traditional fell race in Helmshore on 28 June 2027 featuring a junior race and the Tor Mile, with registration at The Loom Cafe & Bar.
July 2027
A trail half marathon around Lyme Hall via the Gritstone Trail, Kerridge Ridge and the Macclesfield Canal with aid stations, electronic timing and a bespoke finisher medal.
Fell race in Keswick on 4 July 2027 covering 15.4 km with 960 m ascent from Keswick Cricket Club, with on day entry for adults.
Off-road trail run in Dunsop Bridge offering 10 km and 15 km routes with chip timing, technical t-shirt, medal, water stations and signed routes.
Five mile countryside race from Carnforth High School on field paths, trails and canal towpath with on the night entry; proceeds support a local youth charity.
Multi-distance trail running in Ambleside on 10 July 2027, featuring 100k, 55k, 23k and 14k courses with waymarking, tracking and multiple feed stations.
A two day mountain marathon in the Lake District for teams of two, featuring navigational courses around 32 km with about 1700 m of ascent and pre-entry only.
A summertime 5 mile trail race along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club with chip timing and proceeds shared with local charities.
Technical 57 km mountain ultra in the Lake District with 3700 m ascent, an anti clockwise route over ridgelines and classic edges, fully marked and supported.
A 28 km, 2700 m skyrace on Helvellyn Massif near Patterdale that combines technical running, hands-on rock scrambles and a strict vetting process for entrants.
A technical mountain sky race in Patterdale covering 29 km with 2050 m ascent, marked route, checkpoints, a feed station, timing and ITRA/UTMB points.
Inflatable 5K in Knutsford Cheshire on 17 July 2027 features giant inflatable obstacles, music zones, multiple distance options and a finisher medal for every participant.
A 37 km mixed-team fell relay in Eskdale, Lake District, with about 2500 m of ascent, pre-entry via SIEntries and FRA permit with UK Athletics insurance.
A 36 mile point to point ultra from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle on 17 July 2027 with mandatory kit, six checkpoints and a 10 hour cut off.
A pair of Lake District ultra trail races: a circular 100 mile route with 6300m ascent and a 50 mile second half route with 3000m ascent on footpaths.
A backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp with hourly off-road loops, a 120-runner cap, prize money for the winner, and a special 100 mile t-shirt.
August 2027
Tackle a 10km obstacle race through mud and rivers at the historic Muncaster Castle in the Lake District featuring camping and a traditional ceilidh.
Trail races in Gisburn Forest on 7 August 2027 offering a 10 km and a Half Marathon, licensed by the Trail Running Association with entries opening 1 December 2026.
A mainly off road 13.6 mile trail through the Eden Valley starting and finishing in Morland, with two checkpoints, a five hour cutoff and an optional finisher tee.