58

Trail runs in North West

Find trail runs in North West in 2026/2027 - filter by date, location or category, display on a map or use the advanced search to find your perfect race.

Filter by date

Filter by place

Filter by category

Map

Event listings

Select an event for photos, video, route, location, reviews, entry fees and how to enter.

The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.
  • Sun 22 Feb
  • £24-£26
Stockport, UK

Stockport Trail Half Marathon

The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • Flat
  • Event village
  • Age 17 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running
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
  • 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.

Early bird on now

  • Families
  • Venue accessible
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Dogs allowed at venue
  • Entertainment
  • Music
  • Enter online
  • Event village
  • Event expo
  • Park
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • All ages
  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 14 more races
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.

  • Families
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Age 5 & over
  • Sprint orienteer
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 2 more races
Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.
  • Sat 13 Jun
  • £210-£220
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Rat Race | The Wall

Run or hike the UK's most iconic ultramarathon and conquer 70 miles in 26 hours over a fully waymarked journey through Hadrian's Wall country. Ideal first ultra.

  • Recycling
  • Enter online
  • Undulating
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Sustainability policy
  • Public transport links
  • Age 18 & over
  • 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent
This event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £38.50
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

This event takes in some of Cheshire's finest country, and certainly its highest! Summit Tegg's nose, Shuttlingsloe and Shining Tor with views, diverse terrain and finisher medal.

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Enter online
  • Hilly
  • Event village
  • Park
  • Age 18 & over
  • 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!
  • Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep
  • £57.50-£185
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Altra 13 Valleys

Celebrating the unique valleys of the Lake District which are part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site status, by linking them together with spectacular trail and ultra routes for you to enjoy!

  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Rural
  • Mountains
  • Sustainability policy
  • Age 17 & over
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run 3
Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but with less navigation? This half distance option takes you on a journey from Ambleside to Cartmel on a fully waymarked route.
  • Sat 10 Oct
  • £70-£80
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

Lakes in a Day | 23 Miles

Want the excitement of being part of Lakes in a Day but with less navigation? This half distance option takes you on a journey from Ambleside to Cartmel on a fully waymarked route.

  • Chip timing
  • Enter online
  • GPS tracking
  • Hilly
  • Mountainous
  • Age 18 & over
  • 23 miles trail running + 850 m ascent
  • Sat 24 Jan
Bolton, Lancashire, UK

Petzl Night Runner Rivington

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 14 Feb
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Whinlatter Moon Runner 10K Head Torch Trail Race

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
Penrith, Lake District National Park, UK

Morland Marathon

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, UK

Grannys Bay Challenge

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Sun 12 Apr
Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK

Montane Howgills Trail 10, 13 & 26

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Sat 2 - Mon 4 May
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day

  • 3 days fell running
  • Wed 6 May
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Carlisle City Urban Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 8 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Brockholes Bimble

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Cottam Canter

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 10 May
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Avenham Amble

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 10 May
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Happy Valley Trails Event

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Ultra Challenge

  • Trail run 2
  • 50K ultra run 2
  • 100K ultra run 2
  • Marathon
  • Sat 6 Jun
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

Scafell Sky Ultra

  • 60 km trail running + 4400 m ascent
  • Tue 23 Jun
Stockport, Cheshire, UK

Lyme Midsummer Trail 10K

  • 10 km trail running + 272 m ascent
  • Sat 18 Jul
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Beyond Manchester

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 18 Jul
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Rab Helvellyn Sky Ultra

  • 57 km trail running + 3700 m ascent
  • Sun 23 Aug
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Scafell Pike Marathon

  • 27 miles trail running
  • Sun 23 Aug
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Borrowdale Trail Half Marathon

  • 13 miles trail running + 765 m ascent

Other UK events

Search options

Back to search options
4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.