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Trail runs in North West

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Spring into action at Roddlesworth with a punchy 9km trail challenge or a family-friendly 2.2km dash through blooming daffodils and scenic Lancashire countryside.
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £5.50-£12.50
Chorley, Lancashire, UK

Roddlesworth Roller 9km & Daffodil Doddle 2.2km

Spring into action at Roddlesworth with a punchy 9km trail challenge or a family-friendly 2.2km dash through blooming daffodils and scenic Lancashire countryside.

  • Trail run
  • Fun run
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.
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £19
Bolton, Lancashire, UK

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
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, UK

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
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, 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.

  • 5K run 2
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • 50K ultra run
  • Fell run
  • + 14 more races
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.
  • Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
  • £39-£199
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 12 Jul
  • £30
Bury, Greater Manchester, UK

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
See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.
  • Sat 18 Jul
  • £43-£70
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Beyond Manchester

See a little of Manchester’s wild side on an inclusive and welcoming trail route or ultra with a trademark Manchester welcome, outstanding support, views and landmarks. You're going to love it.

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run
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!
  • Sat 1 Aug
  • From £100
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
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.

  • 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
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.
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • £16
Chorley, Lancashire, UK

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
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
  • £70-£230
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!

  • 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
  • £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.

  • 23 miles trail running + 850 m ascent
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Liverpool!
  • Sat 21 Nov
  • £8-£35
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Liverpool!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Manchester!
  • Sun 22 Nov
  • £8-£35
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun

MoRunning brings everyday people together with the focus being to inspire you, your family, your kids and your friends to have the best time running! Get ready, Manchester!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
The jolliest run of the year! A festive 4-mile fancy dress race that’s all about fun, community and getting people moving.
  • Sun 20 Dec
  • £14
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

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 7 Mar
  • £33-£52
Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK

Saddleworth Ten Res’s

  • Trail run
  • Long distance walk
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £59-£80
Penrith, Lake District National Park, UK

Morland Marathon

  • 30 miles trail running
  • Sun 8 Mar
  • £28-£30
Lytham Saint Annes, Lancashire, UK

Grannys Bay Challenge

  • 6 hrs trail running
  • Wed 18 Mar
  • £14.40-£18
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

Watchtree 5K Run

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sun 22 Mar
  • £28-£32
Cockermouth, Cumbria, UK

Buttermere Trail Run

  • 20 km trail running
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £23-£28
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

Grasmere Wild Trail Runs

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sat 28 Mar
  • £15
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Longridge Lamplight Trail Run | Longridge Lamplight Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Sat 11 Apr
  • FREE-£34
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Hawkshead

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run 2
  • Sun 12 Apr
  • £32-£44
Sedbergh, Cumbria, UK

Montane Howgills Trail 10, 13 & 26

  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • 10K run
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£39
Kendal, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Staveley

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Trail run 2

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