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
Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.
A night trail event at Delamere Forest with a Spooky Halloween theme, reflective course markings and races over 10 km and a half marathon.
Two clockwise routes around Ullswater from Pooley Bridge on 31 October 2026: a 20 mile route and a 24 mile challenge with an optional high level Glencoyne traverse.
A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
A ten mile road race around Derwent Water on 1 November 2026, organised by Keswick AC with Race HQ at Keswick School, tarmac roads, refreshments midrace and first aid provision.
Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.
Trail runs from Glenridding along Ullswater’s eastern shore with 10 km and 14 km options, boat transfers when possible, live music, local food stalls and compulsory waterproof kit.
Inclusive Canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed 1 mile run and an optional 2.5 km social run, on scenic flat woodland trails with café and parking.
A chip timed trail event in Grizedale Forest on 1 November 2026 offering 10K and 5K routes, views over Coniston Water, and allowance for two dogs per runner.
Tackle a scenic but testing fell race in Dunnerdale, Lake District: 8 km with a 550 m climb over rugged hills. Pre entry only, join solo or as a three person team for a classic Broughton Mills Village Hall start.
A November club organised trail race on a 5 mile route with marshals and marked signage. Registration and post race activity are at The Delph Tavern and car parking is at Upholland High School.
A friendly local trail race near the Lake District covering about 8 miles of mixed terrain, with local prizes and proceeds supporting community projects.
Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course at Chorlton Water Park, with a seven hour limit and a Lucky Dip of classic Phoenix medals.
A circular 36 mile ultra around the Wirral Peninsula with about 812 ft of ascent, mixed terrain and five food and water stations. The route is tracked, largely waymarked and starts and finishes at Hooton Memorial Hall.
A 40 mile trail ultramarathon starting and finishing in Lymm that circumnavigates Warrington on tracks, paths and lanes. The 2026 race is on 14 November with solo, pair and four person relay entry options.
Tackle the sweeping slopes of Arnside Knott in the Dave Shinn Memorial Race, a testing 6 mile fell route with 333 m of climb. Enter on the day at Hollins Farm and enjoy cake, local camaraderie and stunning Lake District views.
Charity multi-lap run on a 3.1 mile loop in Stanley Park Blackpool on 15 November 2026, raising funds for Breakthrough T1D with timed finishes and bespoke medals.
A Category AS fell race of 6 km with 305 m ascent on the West Pennine Moors above Darwen, held in memory of a young club member with proceeds supporting heart screening for the young.
A 27 km AL Fell Race on Pendle with 1473 m ascent, requiring navigational skills and mandatory kit, organised under FRA rules.
Experience a traditional fell race near Wythop Mill featuring a 5.9 km senior route and dedicated junior courses for all ages.