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!
February 2027
Trail runs of 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon near Rivington Pike with live chip timing, finish medals and a canicross option for one dog per runner.
A winter fell race from the Rams Head in Oldham covering 12 miles with 2100 feet of ascent via Blackstone Edge and the Pennine Way.
Trail half marathon on the Middlewood Way and Macclesfield canal towpath in Marple, Stockport on 21 Feb 2027 with chip timing and a 500 runner limit.
A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off; 2027 entries are sold out.
A 24 hour endurance challenge at Heaton Park where runners complete a 6.7 km loop every hour and choose how many laps to attempt.
A 24 mile winter route across the Dark Peak and South Pennine Moors with varied terrain, checkpoints and a ten hour time limit, starting and finishing at Dovestone Sailing Club.
Timed 6-hour off-road event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half or full marathon distances; aid station, parking and medals included.
March 2027
A fully tracked 30 mile trail ultra in Morland, Cumbria with 3000 ft ascent, four checkpoints and a 12 hour cut off, open to runners and walkers.
A March fell race of 9 miles (15 km) on Pendle, with 545 m climb, following the ridge via Buttock Farm and finishing in Barley with village-hall refreshments.
Trail races around Saddleworth moorland offering three distances from 26 to 62 km with varied terrain, checkpoints and included timing, medical cover and post event meal.
A women-only 6 km trail event at Big G’s Gym in Edgworth on 6 March 2027 with official timing, marshals and a GPX route file. All profits support PSPA and Scallywags Pre-school.
Trail races at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027: 5 km, 10 km and half marathon across wildlife-rich parkland with live chip timing.
An out and back 13 mile run and walk from Pooley Bridge to Hallin Fell with shorter turnback options, trail terrain, marshals and post-event refreshments.
Timed 7 hour trail loop at Chorlton Water Park with 2.91 miles per lap, an all day aid station and a bespoke finisher medal; proceeds support Pendleside Hospice.
Run a 6.7 km loop every hour at Heaton Park from 6 to 8 March 2027 until only one runner remains; ages 18+, free parking.
Trail runs at Beacon Fell with 10K and 20K routes through woodland, climbs and fast descents, chip timing and a pie and a brew at the finish.
Trail half marathon at Grizedale Forest with chip timing, marked course, allowance for up to two dogs and a 12k option.
A mostly off-road nine mile hill race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back, run under FRA rules with mandatory waterproof kit and a 60 minute cut off.
Carrock Fell is a 9 km fell race in the Lake District on 7 March 2027 with 500 m ascent, permit coverage and day entry only for participants aged 18 and over.
Trail runs at Leighton Hall in north Lancashire feature scenic 10 km and 21 km courses through Arnside and Silverdale with marshals, water stations and an event village.