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!
December 2026
A family friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
Annual GMAA cross country championships at Wythenshawe Park on 13 December 2026 with age group races from U14 to senior, chip timing and team awards.
A narrative trail of about 12 km around Distington, Parton and Harrington with written navigation, a finish medal and festive treats at Distington Community Centre.
A winter ultra on 19 December 2026 that circuits Helvellyn for about 38 miles on unmarked mountain trails, requiring navigation, winter kit and self reliance.
Trail runs of 10 km and 20 km start from The Barn in Kirkby Lonsdale, with on and off road sections and navigation required for the 20 km route.
A 65 km winter loop from Kirkby Lonsdale with 2000 m ascent, self navigation, two checkpoints and hot feed stations, finishing with pizza and a beer.
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
Festive multi terrain event at Blackpool Zoo with a five mile run and a four mile walk; every entrant receives antlers and a red nose.
A short fell race at Orrest Head in Windermere on 20 Dec 2026: 1.6 km with 130 m climb, on-day entry by suggested £5 donation, minimum age 16.
Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.
Short but steep out and back fell race on Wansfell with a rocky summit checkpoint, rough underfoot terrain and a full FRA kit requirement.
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
Timed lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
A 11.1k trail run through the Ribble Valley from Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026 featuring riverside paths, woodland, historic bridges and 528 ft of elevation.
A year end fell race in Higher Poynton covering about 11 km with 1100 ft of climb, organised by Bramhall Runners with entry fees and a minimum age of 18.
January 2027
Two-lap 5km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to runners aged 11 and over with 25 m elevation and a £6.50 entry fee.
Junior trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 for 9 to 15 year olds, 2.9 kilometres on an undulating trail with medals, photos and age category prizes.
Trail event at Grizedale Forest with fully marked, chip timed 10K and 6K routes, dog friendly and no cut offs.
A timed uphill time trial from YHA Borrowdale to the Castle Crag war memorial on Sun 3 Jan 2027. The short 2.5 km course gains 200 m, offers pre-entry and entry on the day, live results, and refreshments for all.
A winter trail event near Lancaster offering a 41 miles unmarked ultra and a 13 miles trail half that share start and finish with varied terrain and significant ascent.