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!
December 2026
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 winter trail race around Stonyhurst College covering 11.1 km with historical river and bridge views plus a medal, photography and timed results.
A BM category fell race in the Peak District on 31 December 2026 covering 11 km with 325 m ascent, permit insured and a bottle of Robinsons beer for each finisher.
January 2027
A 5 km two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and over with about 25 m of elevation and marshalled course.
A 7 kilometre undulating trail race in Brampton, Cumbria on 3 January 2027 with a TRA permit pending, finishers receive a medal and free photos.
Trail event at Grizedale Forest with marked, chip timed 10K (260 m) and 6K (150 m) options; two dogs per runner allowed and no cutoffs.
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 42 mile unmarked route around the Forest of Bowland from Slaidburn, with 1,700 m ascent, four aid stations and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank and local charities.
A roughly 13 mile unmarked trail run around Slaidburn with 2,000 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and fundraising for Morecambe Bay foodbank.
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.
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 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.
Annual Lakeland LDWA challenge event returning for its 45th edition on 31 January 2027. Entries open 1 October for members and 1 December for non members.
February 2027
A winter trail ultra around Pendle in the South Pennines, starting and finishing at Barley Village Hall. Two waymarked route options are offered, approximately 45 miles and 30 miles, open to both runners and walkers.
Road races around Cockermouth and the Lorton Valley offering a half marathon and 10km with chip timing, finisher medals and support for Blood Bikes Cumbria.
Trail half and full marathons in Grizedale Forest, Lake District, with signed routes, aid stations, electronic timing and a 7.5 hour course cut off.
Trail event in Whinlatter forest offering an 8K with 360m ascent or a 5K with 240m, chip timed and marked, dogs allowed with harness and single-dog rules.
Challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles; runners use the 24 miles course and the event has a 10 hour limit.