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!
October 2026
A 5.2 mile trail race at Fairway Primary School in Stockport on Oct 18 2026 with chip timing, prizes for top finishers, and a bottle of beer for every finisher.
A flat, fast out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way at Thurstaston with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing and on course water.
Hilly, signposted routes from Marple over Werneth Low and Lantern Pike with 24 or 17 mile options to complete within 10 hours, refreshment stops and a finisher certificate.
A backyard ultra in Gisburn Forest where runners complete a single off road loop each hour until one remains; limited field, basecamp at Stephen Park and prize money.
A point to point 54 mile race on the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston on 24 October 2026 with live GPS tracking and specific kit and qualification requirements.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Run the Bronte Way fell race through the South/West Pennines, a scenic 12 km point to point with 351 m of climb. Pre entry only with limited bus support and a warming soup and roll at the finish make this a classic autumn challenge.
Traditional Shepherd's Meet fell race at Gatesgarth, Buttermere on 25 October 2026, main route to Robinson summit with separate junior races and specified kit requirements.
An unmarked navigation challenge from a Manchester event centre where participants are blindfolded, dropped off and must find their own way back on foot.
Fell race from the Summit Inn in Littleborough covering 4.3 miles with over 800 ft of ascent, junior categories and Halloween costume prizes.
Trail running in Glenridding with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes on marked trails around Ullswater and the foothills of Helvellyn.
Timed charity run on a 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park, with proceeds to Save The Rhino and local charities.
A waymarked lakeside event around Ullswater offering a 20 mile low level route or a 24 mile Challenge with higher fell sections, staffed checkpoints and a written route description for participants.
A Halloween night 5k at Herons Reach on mixed, muddy terrain with compulsory head torches, open to runners aged 11 and over and finishing with a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
A five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park, St Helens with marshalled routes, on-site facilities and post-race refreshments at The Ship Inn.
Scenic trail running on Ullswater's eastern shore with boat sailings when possible, marked 10 km and 14 km courses, compulsory kit and an event village with local traders.
Inclusive canicross at Mere Sands Wood featuring a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run for runners, walkers and their dogs.
Trail event in Grizedale Forest with fully marked, chip timed 10K and 5K routes, views over Coniston Water, and two-dog allowance with harness.