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Fun runs in North West

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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
  • £15-£20
Ambleside, Cumbria

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
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
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.
  • Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
  • FREE-£85
Ambleside, Cumbria

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
Defeat Delamere Junior Race is set to be a banger! Experience beautiful forest landscapes and earn your medal and T-shirt too!
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • FREE-£15
Frodsham, Cheshire

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
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.
  • Sun 20 Sep
  • £5-£36
Bury, Greater Manchester

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
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
  • £12-£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
  • £12-£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 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
  • Tue 19 May
  • £3-£15
Cockermouth, Cumbria

Hay O Trail

  • Multi-terrain run
  • Fun run 2
  • 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
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £2.50
Stockport, Greater Manchester

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

  • 2 km trail running
  • Sun 21 Jun
  • £5
Lymm, Cheshire

Lymm Festival Trail Races | Kids 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
  • Wed 2 Sep
  • FREE
Blackpool, Lancashire

Blackpool Night Run

  • 7.5 km 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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