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!
November 2026
A chip-timed charity run at Croxteth Park on 21 November 2026 offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances while supporting Movember.
A continuous 200 mile ultramarathon on the GM Ringway around Greater Manchester with live online tracking, 10 checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 96 hour cut-off.
Chip-timed MoRun at Heaton Park offering 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon distances to raise funds and awareness for Movember.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.
A club organised 15 km trail race in Altham on 22 November 2026, held at The Griffin's Head with an entry fee of £9.20.
Tackle Kirkby Moor's classic BM fell race on Sat 28 Nov 2026, a 10.5 km route with 490 m of climb across stunning Lake District terrain. Entry on the day from Kirkby Community Centre, with team entries and season trophies at stake.
A timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.
Community running event at Alderley Park offering 5k, 10k and half marathon routes on mixed road and trail, held in memory of two people to raise funds for charity.
A trail based 10K loop in Blackpool passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal and post race refreshments on 29 November 2026.
Teams of four each run an individual flagged 10.7k loop at Lee Mill Quarry near Rossendale, with mandatory full kit and a 120 team limit.
December 2026
A handicap fell race at Bleach Green, Ennerdale on 5 December 2026, covering 4 km with 410 m of ascent and including the Crag Fell summit. Pre-entry is required and the event features a prize exchange at registration.
Join the Really Wild Boar, a classic fell race in the York Dales on Saturday 5 December 2026. Tackle 9 km with 450 m of climb, enjoy hearty post race soup and a roll at the Fat Lamb Inn and soak up wild moorland views.
A blindfolded navigation challenge in Kendal where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must find their own way back on foot. Options include 6 miles for non-locals, 10 miles, and 15 miles; devices are surrendered at registration.
Manchester event on 05 December 2026 offers a limited edition yellow soft toy for the first 50 sign ups and a giveaway medal for all participants.
A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dress award.
Trail event at Whinlatter with two routes including a Seat How summit loop, chip timed and marked, walking is permitted.
A Lakeland Paws canicross event in Grizedale forest, part of the 2026/2027 fifth series. It features forest routes for runners and their dogs across three Lake District locations and is organised by Green Space Events Ltd.
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
A winter, unmarked 38 mile mountain circuit around Helvellyn starting and finishing at Askham Community Centre. Limited to experienced entrants, the event requires navigation skills, strict mandatory kit and offers minimal checkpoint support.
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.