Trail runs with no navigation required in North West
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- Sun 12 Apr
- £19
The Rivington 10M Trail Challenge
Take on 10 rugged miles across Rivington’s iconic trails, climbing to panoramic summits and racing through wild moorland in the picturesque West Pennine Moors.
- 10.42 miles trail running + 1093 ft ascent
- Sun 10 May
- £16
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
- Sun 17 May
- £65
Keswick Mountain Festival | Dawn Run
Welcome the day in the most unforgettable way with a 13km trail adventure that begins in the still, quiet glow of first light.
- 13 km trail running + 369 m ascent
- Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Sun 12 Jul
- £30
Race the Train - Bury to Rawtenstall
Race a heritage steam train from Bury to Rawtenstall in this fast, point-to-point road challenge along the Irwell Valley, where speed, timing and spectacle collide.
- 10.24 miles trail running + 634 ft ascent
- Sat 1 Aug
- From £100
Scouts Honour Backyard Ultra
Runners complete two off-road loops through fields and woodland, starting a new loop every hour on the hour. Complete the loop in time, and you start again, until there's one last man standing!
- 4.17 miles trail running
- Sun 13 Sep
- £16
Yarrow River Splash 10K Trail Run
Dive into a fun-filled trail run through woodland paths and waterside tracks, where mud, puddles and pace combine for pure off-road adventure, in a valley full of colour.
- 10 km trail running + 527 ft ascent
- 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
- Sat 6 Jun
- £130-£140
Scafell Sky Ultra
- 60 km trail running + 4400 m ascent
- Sat 18 Jul
- £130-£140
Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra
- 57 km trail running + 3700 m ascent