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 276 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 trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle event at The Cheshire County Showground on 10 October 2026 with 12+ obstacles, a finisher medal and a charity fundraising requirement of at least £250.
A 50 miles, 4000m ascent mountain traverse from Caldbeck to Cartmel via Helvellyn Ridge and the western shore of Windermere with enforced mountain kit and feed stations.
Canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with marked lakeside and woodland routes, short and long distances, and on-site parking and café.
A community run in Manchester on 11 October 2026 with attended and virtual options, limited early-bird vegan biryani for the first 50 entrants and on-site support.
A charity 10 km trail run in the Ribble Valley with riverside paths, on-site drinks and a free meal, raising funds for Chipping Football Club's new 3G pitch.
Two hours of outdoor trail running and bodyweight fitness in Bollington, combining a run up to White Nancy with varied terrain and free parking.
Blindfolded navigation challenge in Chester where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 mile options.
An 8 hour looped running event in Delamere Forest where participants complete repeated 6.08 km laps on mixed gravel and woodland trails with timing and a medal.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A 5.2 mile trail race in Stockport on 18 October 2026 with chip timing, prizes and proceeds supporting the Fairway Primary School PTA.
Flat, chip timed 5 mile out and back along the Wirral Way with gravel underfoot, views over the Dee Estuary and on site facilities in Thurstaston on 18 October 2026.
Two scenic, hilly routes from Marple, 24 miles and 17 miles, passing Werneth Low and Lantern Pike with Peak District views.
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 54 mile point to point ultra along the Cumbria Way from Keswick to Ulverston with live tracking, mandatory kit and mountain navigation requirements.
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.
Take on the classic Buttermere fell race on 25 October 2026 at Gatesgarth Farm, a tough 5 km senior route with 600 m of climbing plus short junior races. Enjoy a traditional shepherds meet atmosphere, entry on the day and a warm drink.
The Drop in Manchester is a blindfolded navigation challenge from Up & Running. Participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their way back over 6, 10 or 15 miles using no personal navigation aids.
Celebrate Halloween with a historic fell race starting at the Summit Inn in Littleborough. This 4.3 mile event features 800 feet of ascent and includes categories for all ages from juniors to seniors.
Trail running at Glenridding on Ullswater with 5 km, 10 km and 15 km routes across marked trails into the foothills of Helvellyn.