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 272 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!
September 2026
A one lap 10K trail run through Yarrow Valley on 13 September 2026, routed along woodland paths and riverside trails with crossings of the River Yarrow. Based at the Flaming Grill Pub, entry is listed at £16 and every finisher receives a medal.
An annual mid September mountain navigation event in the Lake District at Seathwaite Farm, Borrowdale. Courses range from a Classic of about 25 miles and 8000 feet of ascent to shorter options; maps, electronic punching and post race food are provide..
Trail races at Delamere Forest in Cheshire offering 5K, 10K, 16K and a junior race, with chip timed adult races, marked marshalled routes and finishers medal.
Women only 10 km event at Beacon Country Park with chip timing, marshals, medical cover and on course ambassadors, limited to 250 places.
A midweek multi-terrain race in Wallasey, part of the Wirral Multi-Terrain League, with senior races of 6.5 to 8 km and junior races of about 2 miles.
A trail 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir, held as part of a three-race autumn series in September 2026, open to runners aged 11 and over.
A timed multi-distance event on a flat 5.3 km riverside lap at Chorlton Water Park with a classic-medal Lucky Dip and proceeds supporting Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Research.
Trail running in the Lake District from 9 km to 52 km around Grasmere with technical climbs, outposts, mandatory safety kit and charity places available.
A team relay at Cross Keys Inn combining two road legs and two fell legs across a hilly circuit and Saddleworth Moor, with open, vets and junior categories.
A 15.6 km, 870 m route around Thornthwaite combining flagged forest tracks and open fell checkpoints, held to raise funds for Thornthwaite Church.
A half marathon on Saturday 19 September 2026 at Lakeland Maze Farm Park near Kendal, running over farm trails and through the maze. Entry includes maze access, chip timing, medals, three water stations and parking.
Arrowe Park is the final race in a four‑event Wirral Multi‑Terrain League held across varied surfaces in September.
Trail running across the Lake District National Park linking the 13 valleys, with routes from 21 km up to 184.3 km and ITRA points available.
A 102-mile canal ultramarathon around Manchester with 11 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking, a 30-hour cutoff and entry limited to runners aged 20+ with a 50-mile qualifying finish.
A 10 km fell race with 258 m climb at Orton C of E Primary School on 26 September 2026, senior entries for ages 16+, teams of three, and junior races with on-the-day entry.
Take on the Eskdale Show fell race in the Lake District, a scenic 6.9 km course with 277 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Open to adults and juniors, with easy entry on the day for spontaneous race plans.
A 22 km fell race from Tilberthwaite Farm with about 1,535 m of ascent on a route new from 2025. Run under FRA rules, entry is limited to 350 and requires mandatory kit and navigation skills.
A senior fell race near Cliviger covering 4.3 miles (7 km) with about 1310 feet of ascent. The flagged and marshaled course runs over moorland with steep climbs and grassy descents; entry fees are £6 or £8.
A 24 hour trail event at Leighton Hall with a 5.75 km lap, solo and team options, live timing, on-course support, camping and family activities.
A point to point 30 miles ultra along the coast from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle that includes a ferry crossing between Fleetwood and Knott End. The event features chip timing, aid stations and mandatory kit checks.