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Fun runs in North West

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Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!
  • Sat 16 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria

Keswick Mountain Festival | adidas TERREX Junior 5K Trail Run

Graded ‘easy’ this scenic 5K trail run is for ages 12-17 and can be fast and furious or run for fun - it’s your enjoyment that counts. Includes Full Weekend Festival Ticket in the price!

  • 5 km trail running
Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.
  • Sat 30 May
  • £22
Manchester, Greater Manchester

AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great Manchester Run

Who said grown-ups should have all the fun? Take on the challenge, soak up the atmosphere and discover your superpower! This event is the perfect stage for young runners to shine.

  • Fun run 2
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Liverpool!
  • Sat 21 Nov
  • £8-£15
Liverpool, Merseyside

Liverpool MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Liverpool!

  • 1.5 km trail running
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £8-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester

Manchester MoRun | Mini MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!

  • 1.5 km trail running
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
Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.
  • Sun 14 Feb 2027
  • £12
Altrincham, Cheshire

Ashley Hall 3K

Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.

  • 3 km trail running + 47 m ascent
  • Sun 5 Apr
  • £3.99
Darwen, Lancashire

Darwen Half Marathon & Junior Fun Run | Junior Fun Run

  • 1.5 miles road running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • FREE
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead | Children’s Fun Trails

  • 0.5 km trail running
  • Wed 15 Apr
  • £15-£17
Chester, Cheshire

Chester Spring 5

  • 5 miles road running
  • Thu 30 Apr
  • £3
Ulverston, Cumbria

Paul Jarvis Memorial Mile | Junior Fun Mile

  • 1 mile road running
  • Sun 3 May
  • £6.50
Chorley, Lancashire

Chorley 10K and 2K Family Run | 2K

  • 2 km road running
  • 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
  • Sat 30 May
  • £15-£20
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run

  • 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £2.50
Stockport, Greater Manchester

Marple Runners Carnival 10K Trail Race | 2K Family Fun Run

  • 2 km trail 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 13 Sep
  • £15
Frodsham, Cheshire

Defeat Delamere | Junior Race

  • 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
  • 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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