Fun runs in North West
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- Sat 30 May
- £15-£20
Lake District Running Festival | 5km Grasmere Gallop
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...
- 5.7 km trail running + 61 m ascent
- Sat 16 May
- £30
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
- Sat 30 May
- £22
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
- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
- FREE-£85
Lake District Running Festival
50+ years of Lake District running in one unforgettable weekend! Trail runners, fell runners, orienteers and walkers of all abilities in an iconic location with family-friendly activities and more.
- Sprint orienteer
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 5 more races
- Sun 13 Sep
- FREE-£15
Defeat Delamere | Junior Race
Defeat Delamere Junior Race is set to be a banger! Experience beautiful forest landscapes and earn your medal and T-shirt too!
- 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
- Sun 20 Sep
- £5-£36
Bury BID 10K, Mini & Junior Run
A fun, friendly town-centre 10K for runners of all abilities, plus Mini and Junior races bringing the whole family together in the heart of Bury.
- 10K run
- Fun run 2
- Sat 21 Nov
- £12-£15
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
- Sun 22 Nov
- £12-£15
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
- Sun 20 Dec
- £14
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
- Sun 14 Feb 2027
- £12
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 31 May
- £5
Run the Edge | 1 Mile Fun Run
- 1 mile multi terrain running
- Sun 7 Jun
- FREE
Protein Rebel Running Festival | Family Fun Run
- 2 km trail running
- Sun 21 Jun
- £2.50
Marple Runners Carnival 10K Trail Race | 2K Family Fun Run
- 2 km trail running
- Wed 19 Aug
- £5
Hoad Hill Harriers Summer 10K & 1 Mile Fun Run | 1 Mile Fun Run
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 20 Sep
- FREE
Hyndburn 10K Road/Trail Race | Junior 1 Mile
- 1 mile road running
- Sun 4 Oct
- £8
The Great Cumbrian Runs | Family Fun Run
- 1.1 miles road running + 28 ft ascent
- Sun 4 Oct
- £3-£5
Rainford 10K & Fun Run | Fun Run
- 1 km multi terrain running