Runs in North West in May 2026

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Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
£30
Early bird

Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Keswick Mountain Festival

The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.

5K run 2
10K run
Half marathon
50K ultra run
Fell run
+ 14 more races

Families
Venue accessible
Beginner-friendly
Dogs allowed at venue
Entertainment
Music
Enter online
Event village
Event expo
Park
Rural
Mountains
Sustainability policy
All ages

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, UK

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

Families
Trees not tees
Recycling
Beginner-friendly
Entertainment
Music
Fancy dress
Event village
Urban
Sustainability policy
Public transport links
Age 3-15

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, UK

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
+ 2 more races

Families
Beginner-friendly
Event village
Rural
Mountains
Age 5 & over

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

Sun 31 May
£45-£55

Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

AJ Bell Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.