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 276 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
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.
Ambleside trail event on 10 July 2027 offering 100km, 55km, 23km and 14km courses with waymarked routes, tracking for the ultras and compulsory kit checks.
A summertime 5 mile trail race along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club, with chip timing and profits shared with local charities.
57 km mountain race in the Lake District with 3,700 m ascent, technical ridgelines and edges, GPS tracking, ITRA/UTMB points and a minimum age of 19.
Technical sky race on Helvellyn in the Lake District: 28 km with 2700 m ascent, strict vetting and required rock-climbing experience, minimum age 19.
A classic 29 km SkyRace in the Lake District with 2050 m ascent, marked mountain trails, manned checkpoints, electronic timing, and safety support.
Untimed inflatable obstacle course in Knutsford Cheshire on 17 July 2027 with 2.5k to 15k options, music zones, onsite refreshments and a finisher's medal for all.
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.
10 km trail race in Gisburn Forest on 31 July 2027 organised by Pendle Trail Running Club, licensed with chip timing, photography and on-site refreshments
August 2027
Over two days in late August 2027 Ultras Tour Lancashire offers 50KM+ and 100 mile circular routes through the Forest of Bowland and Lancaster.
September 2027
Two waymarked city to greenbelt runs from Cathedral Gardens in Manchester: a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail with feed stations, chip timing and GPX route files.
An 8 hour loop event at Rivington Pike where participants run as many 5 km laps as they can, solo or in teams of up to four, with timed results and a medal.
A 100 mile in-person ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 25 September 2027 to 26 September 2027, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD as part of the Ultra Great Britain series.
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.
July 2029
A 38.1 mile ultra from Lancaster to Wigan that is Day 3 of the MTC ALBION end to end series, limited to 40 entrants. The event includes checkpoint food, a mandatory kit list, tracking with SOS and a bespoke finisher medal.
A single day ultramarathon of about 36 miles from Wigan to Tarporley, held as Day 4 of the MTC Albion end to end challenge with limited entries and mandatory kit and tracking.