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!
July 2027
Trail races in Ambleside across 100 km, 55 km, 23 km and 14 km with marked routes, marshals, GPS tracking options and compulsory kit checks for the Ultra distances.
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 long fell race in Wasdale, Lake District covering 34 km and 2750 m ascent, pre-entry only with a 250 runner limit and team competition.
A five mile multi terrain race at Arrowe Park on 11 July 2027, featuring woodland and parkland paths, chip timing, on site toilets and a water station.
A summertime 5-mile trail race along the River Mersey organised by Dragons Running Club (Sale), with chip timing, finish mementos, prizes and community fundraising.
A 5 miles, two lap trail race around Alderley Park through woodland, lake and farm, with chip timing, finisher shirt and on site parking.
Uphill only 6 km race with 850 m ascent from Patterdale to Swirral Edge and the Helvellyn summit trig point as part of the Rab Helvellyn weekend.
Technical 57km ultra with 3700m ascent around Helvellyn and the central Lake District fells, a marked course with checkpoints, GPS tracking and ITRA points.
A technical 28 km skyrace on the Helvellyn Massif with 2700 m ascent, five graded scrambles and mandatory vetting for rock climbing skills.
Classic distance sky race in the Lake District covering 29 km with 2050 m ascent over St Sunday Crag and technical mountain trails.
A family friendly inflatable obstacle run at Cheshire County Showground with choices of 2.5k, 5k, 10k and 15k, music zones, on course water and a finisher's medal.
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 ultra from Clitheroe Castle to Lancaster Castle with a fully marked route, checkpoints, participant tracking and a 10 hour maximum time.
Hybrid fitness event at Grasmere Sports Ground combining trail runs and five functional stations with live chip timing, merchandise, and multiple entry options.
A semi-technical 15 km trail around Place Fell on Ullswater with 680 m ascent, waymarked trails, a feed station, electronic timing and a wild flower seed finisher medal.
Fell race in Lancashire covering 9 km with 300 m climb, part of the Accrington series, with on the day entry and team competition.
A Lake District fell race on 21 July 2027 covering 11.3 km with 580 m ascent, entry on the day and a 100 runner limit.
A Lake District fell race on 21 July 2027 covering about 8 km / 5 miles with 609 m climb, based at Old Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Ambleside; entry on the day only.
Marked trail 10 km around Clowbridge Reservoir and the Pennine Bridleway with 175 m ascent, marshals and spot prizes; age limit 15+, entry fee £10.
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.