Fun runs in North West

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Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.

Sun 28 Sep
£12-£15

Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Tower Run

Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.

Newcomers
Chip timing
Enter online
Fundraising required
Traffic free
Urban
Free venue entry
Public transport links
Age 16 & over

1 day road 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, Liverpool!

Sat 15 Nov
£12-£15

Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

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!

Chip timing
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Flat
Fancy dress
Age 3-12

1.5 km trail running

Sun 16 Nov
£12-£15

Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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!

Chip timing
Enter online
Undulating
Fancy dress
Age 3-12

1.5 km trail running

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is the biggest and longest established Santa Run in the UK and in just the second year (back in 2005) achieved Guinness World Record status for the Biggest Santa Gathering

Sun 7 Dec
£26-£28

Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

BTR Liverpool Santa Dash | Santa Dash 5K

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is the biggest and longest established Santa Run in the UK and in just the second year (back in 2005) achieved Guinness World Record status for the Biggest Santa Gathering

Enter online
All ages

5 km road running

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 2026
£30

Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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!

Chip timing
Undulating
Traffic free
Age 12-17

5 km trail running

A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...

Sat 30 May 2026
£15-£20

Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Running Festival | Grasmere Gallop 5km Trail Run

A challenging 5K ‘fun’ run as part of the Lake District Running Festival an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...