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Fun runs for all ages in North West

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The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £14
Bolton, Greater Manchester

Santa Dash

The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.

  • 4.18 miles trail running + 778 ft ascent
  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Fancy dress
  • Event village
  • All ages
  • Sun 10 May
  • £7
Saint Helens, Merseyside

Rainford 5K | Kids Fun Run 1K

  • 1 km road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £10
Chester, Cheshire

Essar Chester Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 17 May
  • £4.99
Leyland, Lancashire

Worden Park 10K | Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 31 May
  • £5
Millom, Lake District National Park

Run the Edge | 1 Mile Fun Run

  • 1 mile multi terrain running
  • Sun 7 Jun
  • FREE
Tarporley, Cheshire

Protein Rebel Running Festival | Family Fun Run

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £12.50
Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool Colour Run

  • 3 km road running
  • Wed 19 Aug
  • £5
Ulverston, Cumbria

Hoad Hill Harriers Summer 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run | 1 Mile Fun Run

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 6 Sep
  • £5
Wigan, Greater Manchester

Wigan 10K | Family Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • FREE
Accrington, Lancashire

Hyndburn 10K Road/Trail Race | Junior 1 Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £8
Carlisle, Cumbria

The Great Cumbrian Runs | Family Fun Run

  • 1.1 miles road running + 28 ft ascent
  • Sun 4 Oct
  • £3-£5
Saint Helens, Merseyside

Rainford 10K & Fun Run | Fun Run

  • 1 km multi terrain running
  • Sun 11 Oct
  • £10-£15
Chester, Cheshire

MBNA Chester Mini Marathon

  • 1 mile road running

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