Trail runs in North West

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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 2026
£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

Fri 15 - Sun 17 May 2026
£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 2026
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 2026
£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 2026
£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 2026
£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 2026
£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.