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!
April 2027
Canicross at Dodd Wood in April 2027 with fully marked, chip timed 8K and 5K loops, GPX files, and most sections allowing two dogs per runner.
A 20.2 km fell race in Boot, Eskdale, on Sat 24 Apr 2027 with 1455 m of ascent, on-the-day entry for £10 and team entries allowed; the event carries FRA permit insurance and directs surplus entry funds to charity.
A lap-based timed trail event at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal for a single lap, a vegetarian aid station and a 7 hour time limit for total distance.
Trail event at Whinlatter on 25 April 2027 with two marked routes to Seat How, chip timed and dog-friendly with harness rules and season prizes.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest on 25 April 2027, with marked routes, marshals, aid stations and an event village at Delamere Forest Visitor Centre.
An 11 km fell race on Wray Caton Moor in Bowland/NW Lancs with 335 m climb, entry on the day for £5 and teams of three allowed.
Fo(e) Edge is a 6.6 km fell race near Rossendale in the South/West Pennines with 300 m of climb, on the day entry for £5 and team entries permitted.
A 7 km fell race near Haslingden Lancashire on 28 April 2027 with 480 m of climb; entry on the day is available and the event is part of the Accrington series.
A Lake District fell race from Whinlatter Visitor Centre covering 8 km with 430 m ascent, on-the-day entry £7 and junior races for children aged 6 and up.
A trail 5k around Clowbridge Reservoir off the Pennine Bridleway, part of a three race spring series on 15, 22 and 29 April 2027; open to ages 11 and over.
May 2027
Marked and marshalled trail routes from Staveley Recreation Ground including 5K, 10K and a half marathon with varied terrain and a notable climb called The Sting in the Trail.
A 14 km fell race with 1,065 m ascent visiting Wetherlam, Swirl How and the Old Man of Coniston, navigated by traditional map and compass under FRA rules.
A 16 km fell race in the South/West Pennines with 518 m climb, FRA permit, team prizes and a £5 entry discount for bringing a home baked cake.
A four hour team relay at Sale Water Park on a 2.5 km loop, with Team of 4 and Pairs categories, chip timing and live results.
A 36 mile circular ultra around the Wirral Peninsula starting and ending at Hooton Memorial Hall, mixed terrain with five aid stations and a 12 hour cut off.
A long running fell race by Clayton-le-Moors Harriers featuring a 9.6 km course with 338 m climb, junior categories, and membership with the Fell Runners Association.
Trail runs in Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027 offering Half Marathon, 10K and a new 5K with live chip timing and canicross friendly rules.
Horwich Triathlon on 02 May 2027 in Horwich offers pool swims, road bike loops around Rivington Pike, road runs and 5K and 8.6K trail options.
A small trail and fell race on the first Wednesday evening in May featuring a hilly 5 mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge with proceeds to local charities.
City trail runs in Carlisle with 5 km and 10 km routes past local landmarks, a 300 runner limit and age category prizes.