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!
August 2027
A 6.5 km Lake District fell race with 808 m ascent, on day entry for £5, teams allowed and a UK Athletics permit.
The Hartsop Hop is a traditional 19.5 km fell race featuring 1,370 m of ascent through the scenic and steep terrain of the Lake District.
A 44 kilometre single-lap trail race over Scafell Pike in Borrowdale, with unmarked mountain sections that require navigation and suitable mountain kit.
A 13 miles trail half marathon from Lingholm to Crow Park around Derwentwater with lakeside singletrack, marked route, a 4 hour limit, water station and finish prizes.
Steep 6.5 km fell race across Holcombe Moor with 400 m ascent, based at the Hare & Hounds in Bury on 25 August 2027 with on the day entry.
Two circular ultramarathons in Lancashire, featuring a 38 mile course around Stocks Reservoir and a 100 mile route through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.
A fell race for junior and senior guides included in the traditional Grasmere Lakeland Sports & Show, with online and on-the-day registration options.
September 2027
Two mapped trail events from Cathedral Gardens exploring canals, Salford Quays and the Irwell Sculpture Trail with feed stations and chip timing.
Derwentwater trail races in Keswick with marked 5K, 10K and 15K routes, on-course marshals, live music and local food stalls.
A circular 56 miles hike and ultra run starting and finishing in Hazel Grove, held over the first full weekend in September and organised by 3rd Hazel Grove Scout Group.
A five-stage endurance race from Lakeside, Windermere to Scafell Pike summit and back, covering 112 km with 6,916 ft total ascent.
A fully waymarked, supported 33 mile sea to summit ultramarathon from Seascale to the summit of Scafell Pike with 5600 ft of ascent and 3 mph cut offs.
A fully tracked circular fell marathon from Caldbeck of about 26.4 miles and nearly 6000 ft ascent, visiting five Wainwright summits and aimed at experienced fell and trail participants.
Point to point Sandstone Trail Half from Bickerton Hill to Kelsall Hill with two drink stations, a 3 hour 30 minute cut off and showers and a cafe at the finish.
An 8-hour event at Rivington Pike where runners complete as many 5 km mixed-terrain loops as they can, solo or in teams of up to 4, with a finishing time and medal.
A fully waymarked 47 mile trail around Lake Windermere, open to runners and walkers with feed stations, GPS support and a 24-hour completion time.
A 13.1 mile loop from Tegg’s Nose Country Park that visits Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a 4 hour cut off.
A supported 100 mile ultramarathon in the Ultra Great Britain series, scheduled in Great Britain on 25 and 26 September 2027 with registration from 1 September 2026.
November 2027
Greater Manchester 200 Ultra is a multi day 200 mile ultramarathon along the GM Ringway, part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.
June 2028
A limited-entry night staging of the Pendle Way from Barley offering mapped checkpoints and navigation practice. Participants choose between 30 miles or 45 miles across moorland terrain with required navigation and night kit.