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
An hourly endurance event in Brighton, London and Manchester where runners complete a 4 miles (6.7 km) loop each hour until only one runner remains; entry, medal and parking included.
Beetham Sports fell race in the Lake District on 24 July 2027, 9.3 km with 283 m climb, entry on the day £5 plus sports field entry.
An 8 km (5 miles) midweek fell race with 275 m climb in the South/West Pennines, new shorter route, registration and parking at Accrington Cricket Club.
Backyard ultra at Hollinwood Scout Camp on flat off road loops through fields and woodland; field capped at 120, prize money for the winner and a special shirt past 100 miles.
August 2027
A multi‑terrain five and a half mile (8.8 km) race around Hopwood Hall near Middleton, Greater Manchester, with an entry limit of 200 and prizes for top finishers.
A midweek fell race near Whittle Pike covering 9.8 km with 550 m ascent, held in Rossendale at Cowpe Village Hall; entry on the day is available for adults.
An off road 10 km obstacle race at Muncaster Castle in the Lake District with mud, river wades, obstacles, weekend camping and a celebratory ceilidh.
Trail races in Gisburn Forest offering 10 km and a 13.1 mile half marathon with chip timing, marshals, photos, and on-site refreshments for adult entrants.
A 27 km fell race in Borrowdale, Lake District with 2000 m ascent; pre-entry required and teams of three are allowed.
A Lake District fell race at Farleton Knott on 8 August 2027 covering 4.2 km with 457 m of climb, with on the day entry and junior races.
A 6.5 km fell race at Hameldon Quarry on 10 August 2027, with about 400 m of ascent and team scoring, part of the Accrington Fell & Trail Race Series.
A short fell race in the Lake District on 11 August 2027 covering 4 km with 400 m of ascent, entry on the day and UK Athletics insurance.
A 13.6 miles trail half in the Eden Valley near Penrith on 15 August 2027, off road mixed terrain with 1330 ft ascent, two checkpoints and a five hour cut off.
A 22.5 km fell race in the Howgill hills near Sedbergh with 1830 m of ascent, based at the People's Hall on Sunday 15 August 2027.
A 6 km fell race in Kentmere Lake District with 400 m of climb, FRA permitted and insured; entry on the day is available for a £6 fee.
A 6.5 km Lake District fell race with 808 m ascent, on day entry for £5, teams allowed and a UK Athletics permit.
A 19.5 km mountain route from Hartsop with 1370 m of ascent, multiple checkpoints and steep technical descents that reward careful line choice.
A 44 Kilometres trail marathon from Keswick over Scafell Pike with marked and unmarked mountain sections; navigation skills and appropriate mountain kit are required.
A scenic 13-mile (21 km) trail half marathon in Borrowdale on 23 August 2026, starting at Lingholm and finishing at Crow Park with marked trails and a 4 hour limit.
A 6.5 km fell race on Holcombe Moor with 400 m of ascent, starting near the Hare & Hounds pub in Bury on 25 August 2027; entry on the day and kit rules apply.