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Beginner-friendly Trail runs in North West in May 2026

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A beautiful Spring trail run through the heart of Yarrow Valley, timed perfectly to coincide with the colourful and fragrant bluebells. Great running, friendly vibes and a brilliant day out!
  • Sun 10 May
  • £16
Chorley, Lancashire

Yarrow River Bluebell 10K Trail Run

A beautiful Spring trail run through the heart of Yarrow Valley, timed perfectly to coincide with the colourful and fragrant bluebells. Great running, friendly vibes and a brilliant day out!

  • 10 km trail running + 527 ft ascent
Entries close Wed 6 May
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Age 16 & over
The UK's top outdoor sports festival! Incredible entertainment, sports events, speakers, live music, activities, brand expo, bars, food, drink and much more.
  • Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria

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
  • Wed 6 May
  • £21
Carlisle, Cumbria

Carlisle City Urban Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Wed 20 May
  • £10-£12
Bolton, Lancashire

Coronation Trail Race

  • 6 miles trail running
  • Thu 28 May
  • £12.40-£14.40
Warrington, Cheshire

Rob McHarry Memorial Birchwood Park 5K

  • 5 km trail running

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