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Trail runs in North West in May 2026

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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

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.

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

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

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
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

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.

  • Sprint orienteer
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run
  • Marathon
  • + 5 more races
  • Sat 2 May
  • £10-£39
Kendal, Cumbria

Lakeland Trails in Staveley

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon 2
  • Trail run 2
  • Wed 6 May
  • £21
Carlisle, Cumbria

Carlisle City Urban Trail Run

  • 10 km trail running
  • Fri 8 May
  • £22-£38
Preston, Lancashire

Brockholes Bimble

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sat 9 May
  • £18-£38
Preston, Lancashire

Cottam Canter

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 10 May
  • £22-£38
Preston, Lancashire

Avenham Amble

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Marathon
  • Ultra run
  • Sun 10 May
  • £18-£25
Macclesfield, Cheshire

Happy Valley Trails Event

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Wed 20 May
  • £10-£12
Bolton, Lancashire

Coronation Trail Race

  • 6 miles trail running
  • Sun 24 May
  • £25-£30
Keswick, Cumbria

Whinlatter Forest Trail Runs - Half Marathon & 10K

  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
  • Thu 28 May
  • £12.40-£14.40
Warrington, Cheshire

Rob McHarry Memorial Birchwood Park 5K

  • 5 km trail running
  • Sat 30 May
  • £25-£30
Knutsford, Cheshire

Wild Hybrid Manchester - Tatton Park Solos

  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 31 May
  • £39-£79
Penrith, Cumbria

Montane Ullswater Way Trail Ultra, 20 & 10

  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Ultra run

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