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!
April 2027
Trail races across the Howgill Fells in Cumbria with 10K, half and marathon options, compulsory kit and an age limit of 16 years or over.
A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m ascent, 12 checkpoints, live GPS tracking, ITRA and UTMB points and a 32 hour cut off.
A community charity relay at Haverthwaite Station near Ulverston with mixed teams formed on the day and an entry fee of £3 per person. Parking is at the station and a free train service is provided for runners and spectators.
Canicross event in Dodd Wood with fully marked 8K and 5K routes, Bassenthwaite Lake views, chip timing and GPX files available.
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.
Final event of Lakeland Paws Season 5 at Whinlatter offering fully marked 8K and 5K routes to Seat How with chip timing and season prize giving.
Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.
May 2027
Trail running at Staveley Recreation Ground on Saturday 1 May 2027 with marked 5K, 10K and half marathon routes across the Kentmere valley and Reston Scar.
A 14 km fell race in Coniston on 1 May 2027 with 1065 m of ascent, pre entry only via SI Entries and fees for members and non members; parking is at Coniston CE Primary School only.
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.
Half marathon and 10K through Whinlatter Forest on 2 May 2027, with live chip timing, Canicross friendly entries and scenic views across Keswick and Skiddaw.
Small club supported fell race each May on a hilly 5 mile route around Rainow and Kerridge Ridge, with proceeds donated to local charities.
City trail races in Carlisle on 5 May 2027 offering 5 km and 10 km routes over road and off road terrain with live online results and age group prizes.
Trail running at Brockholes Nature Reserve on 7 May 2027, with 10 km, half, marathon and timed ultra on marked paths around lakes, river and woodlands.
A fully signposted 47 mile ultra around Lake Windermere with GPS tracking, six feed stations and mandatory kit checks. Clockwise May 8 to 9 2027 is sold out.
Running event at UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam with a 5 km loop used for 5K, 10K, half, marathon and an ultra held within a six hour limit.
A 22.5 km AL category fell race from Downham visiting seven Pendle cloughs via nine checkpoints, with pathless terrain, mandatory FRA kit and a 200-race entry limit.
A 14.5 km fell race on 8 May 2027 from Rydal Hall, Ambleside, with 914 m ascent. Entrants need fell-racing experience and map-and-compass navigation; the route is only partly flagged and has five checkpoints.
A self navigated mountain trail of about 37 miles on a classic Pennine Way section, linking Bowlees and Alston via Cow Green Reservoir, High Cup Nick and Crossfell; places limited to 100.