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Runs in North West in May 2026

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Boosted
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
Boosted
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
Boosted
A 10K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...
  • Sat 30 May
  • £30
Ambleside, Cumbria

Lake District Running Festival | 10km Grasmere Gallop

A 10K trail run as part of the Lake District Running Festival in an iconic location with a grandstand finish, wooden medal, free event photos and, more importantly, cake...

  • 10 km trail running + 160 m ascent
  • Wed 20 May
  • £10-£12
Bolton, Lancashire

Coronation Trail Race

  • 6 miles trail running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £16.70-£18.70
Kendal, Cumbria

Levens 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £7-£9
Preston, Lancashire

Preston Fast 5K Road Race - Race 2

  • 5 km road running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £25-£30
Keswick, Cumbria

Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs - Half Marathon & 10K

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Wed 27 May
  • £7.50-£9.50
Wirral, Merseyside

Wirral Seaside 5K Run Series - Race 3

  • 5 km road running
  • Wed 27 May
  • £13-£15
Preston, Lancashire

Wesham Summer 10K

  • 10 km road running
  • Wed 27 May
  • £4.99
Accrington, Lancashire

Stanhill Fell Race

  • 4.5 miles fell running
  • Thu 28 May
  • £12.40-£14.40
Warrington, Cheshire

Rob McHarry Memorial Birchwood Park 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £34-£85
Stockport, Greater Manchester

The Ultra Loop Track Edition

  • Ultra run 4
  • Sat 30 May
  • £25-£30
Knutsford, Cheshire

Wild Hybrid Manchester - Tatton Park Solos

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 30 May
  • £39
Altrincham, Greater Manchester

Legless 5K Beer Challenge

  • 5K run 6
  • Sun 31 May
  • £39-£79
Penrith, Cumbria

Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra, 20 & 10

  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 31 May
  • £5-£20
Millom, Lake District National Park

Run the Edge

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Multi-terrain run

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