Trail runs in North West

• Sun 22 Feb 2026
• £24-£26

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.

• Newcomers
• Chip timing
• Enter online
• Flat
• Event village
• Age 17 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running

• Sat 30 - Sun 31 May 2026
• FREE-£85

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
• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Mountains
• Age 5 & over

• Sprint orienteer
• 5K run
• 10K run
• Trail run
• Marathon
• + 2 more races

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun 2026
• £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.

• Families
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Enter online
• Fundraising required
• Event village
• Urban
• Rural
• Age 14 & over

• Trail run 2
• 50K ultra run 2
• 100K ultra run 2
• Marathon

• Sat 13 Jun 2026
• £210-£220

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

• Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
• £28-£245
• 35% off

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival

Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in the discipline of your choice! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

Black Friday 35% off

• Families
• Newcomers
• Entertainment
• Music
• Event village
• Park
• Rural
• Age 9 & over

• Kids triathlon 5
• Novice triathlon
• Super sprint triathlon
• Sprint triathlon 2
• Olympic triathlon
• + 14 more races

• Sun 13 Sep 2026
• £38.50

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.

• Newcomers
• Enter online
• Hilly
• Event village
• Park
• Age 18 & over

• 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent

• Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep 2026
• £57.50-£185
• Saver offer

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!

Limited time offer

• Newcomers
• Event village
• Rural
• Mountains
• Sustainability policy
• Age 17 & over

• Trail run
• Ultra run 3

• Sat 10 Oct 2026
• £70-£80

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