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!
January 2027
A winter trail event in Lancaster, Lancashire offering a 41 mile ultra and a 13 mile trail half over mixed terrain, with an element of charity fundraising.
A 6.4 km fell race near Newby Bridge with 155 m climb, junior races, required waterproof kit and both pre-entry and on-the-day entry options.
Night trail running around Rivington and Winter Hill with 10K and Half Marathon options, reflective course markings and a required head torch.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
MapRun Navigation Score in Grasmere on Sat 16 Jan 2027 uses the MapRun app, with pre entry and on the day entry, minimum age 14 and FRA insured.
A 13.1 mile winter trail around Tegg’s Nose Country Park visiting Cheshire’s three highest peaks, with 847 m ascent and a four hour cut off.
A 7.5 km fell race with 283 m ascent around Darwen Tower on 23 January 2027, with on-the-day entry and a 2 km junior race for ages 8 to 15.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
A 23-mile winter walk/run from Abbot Hall Social Centre, Kendal, circling the Lyth Valley via Cunswick Fell, Whitbarrow Scar and Scout Scar.
A fell race at The Leaps, Kirkland on 31 January 2027 featuring a senior 5.9 mile course and junior races across multiple age groups.
February 2027
A winter waymarked trail challenge on the Pendle moorlands offering full 45 mile and 30 mile courses with checkpoints and route guidance.
Road races around Cockermouth with half marathon and 10km routes, live chip timing, finishers' medals, and fundraising for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
Trail half and full marathons through Grizedale Forest in the Lake District with aid stations, electronic timing and a compulsory kit list; minimum age 16.
Marked, chip timed trail event at Whinlatter with two routes to choose from, including an 8K to Seat How; dogs allowed on harness with one dog per runner.
Loughrigg Silverhow fell race on 7 Feb 2027 in the Lake District: 14 km with 880 m climb, entry on the day with a £2 fee, minimum age 18.
Challenge walk through Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering 17 mile and 24 mile routes; runners may enter only the 24 mile course.
A fell race of 5 miles from Bleasdale Parish Hall with 1,250 ft ascent, exposed high ground and mandatory kit including map, compass and whistle.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
A navigational fell race at Dovestones Sailing Club in the Peak District with pre-entry only, demanding rough-terrain courses and mandatory kit checks.