Trail runs in North West
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- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
- 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.
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 5 more races
- 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
- Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
- £30
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
- Sat 30 - Sun 31 May
- 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.
- Ultra run
- 10K run
- 5K run
- Trail run
- Marathon
- + 5 more races
- 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 18 Jul
- £43-£70
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
- 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
- FREE-£40
Defeat Delamere
Defeat Delamere is set to be a banger of a race through challenging but beautiful landscapes, with a mix of extended downhill stretches and straightaways. Medal and T-shirt too!
- Fun run
- 5K run
- 10K run
- 10 miler
- Sun 13 Sep
- £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.
- 13.1 miles trail running + 847 m ascent
- 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
- Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep
- £70-£230
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
- Sat 10 Oct
- £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.
- 23 miles trail running + 850 m ascent
- Sat 21 Nov
- £8-£35
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
- Sun 22 Nov
- £8-£35
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
- 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
- Sun 14 Feb 2027
- £12
Ashley Hall 3K
Flat, traffic-free and full of energy, this inclusive 3K loops scenic estate grounds, giving runners of all ages and abilities a fun, professional race-day experience.
- 3 km trail running + 47 m ascent
- Sat 25 Apr
- £25-£30
Wild Hybrid Lake District - Bowness, Windermere Solos
- 5K run
- 10K run
- Sun 24 May
- £25-£30
Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs - Half Marathon & 10K
- 10K run
- Half marathon