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!
October 2027
Flat out-and-back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way with gravel underfoot, chip timing, medal and goody bag, held at Station Road Thurstaston on 17 October 2027.
A blindfolded navigation event in Chester where participants are driven to an unknown location and must find their own way back on foot over 6, 10, or 15 miles.
An eight hour event at Delamere Forest where participants run as many 6.02km loops as possible on mixed gravel and trail terrain, with lap timing and a single aid station.
A 54 mile point to point ultra along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston, 2607 m ascent, self navigation, 20 hour cut off and mandatory mountain kit.
The Drop Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge where participants are dropped at an unknown location and must find their way back on foot over set distances.
A 12 km point to point fell race in Wycoller Country Park with 351 m climb, pre-entry only and limited relay bus spaces from Haworth.
A 5 km fell race around Buttermere in the Lake District with 600 m climb, on-the-day entry and junior races, held as part of a traditional shepherd's meet.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5k, 10k and 15k options on marked footpaths and bridleways around Ullswater and the Helvellyn foothills.
Night trail races at Delamere Forest with a 10K, a Half Marathon and a free 1K kids event, marked routes, head torch required and a Spooky Halloween theme.
November 2027
A Lake District fell race of about 8 km with 550 m of ascent, held from Broughton Mills Village Hall; pre-entry is required and teams of three are permitted.
Multi day 200 mile ultramarathon along the GM Ringway from 20 to 24 November 2027, part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series with live online GPS tracking.
A 27 km fell race from Barley Village Hall with 1473 m ascent, FRA-permitted, entries via SiEntries and a 450-runner limit.
A BM category 11 km fell race on Kirkby Moor in the Lake District with 490 m ascent, permit insurance and entry on the day.
December 2027
Handicap fell race in Ennerdale covering 4 km with 410 m ascent; pre-entry only and entrants must bring a prize at registration.
A 12.9 km fell race in Bolton By Bowland on 12 Dec 2027 with 258 m of climb, entry on the day and team scoring with three to count.
June 2028
Nighttime ultra on the Pendle Way from Barley with limited entries, two route options and mandatory navigation kit; minimum age 18.
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 one day ultra from Wigan to Tarporley of about 36 miles, part of the MTC Albion series, with limited entries, mandatory kit and real time competitor tracking.