The North West

• Sun 18 Jan
• £20-£25

Manchester Airport Duathlon

Have you got what it takes to take on the Super Sprint or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport?

• Super sprint duathlon
• Sprint duathlon

• Sat 7 Feb
• £8.50-£55.25

Night of Neon

Light up the night on a glowing 5K walk towards a brighter future for World Cancer Day.

• 5 km walking

• Sun 22 Feb
• £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.

• 13.1 miles trail running

• Sun 15 Mar
• £33-£35

Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler | 10 Mile

Entries for the 2026 BTR Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler are now open.

• 10 miles road running + 251 ft ascent

• Sun 15 Mar
• £38-£40

Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler | Half Marathon

Entries for the 2026 BTR Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler are now open.

• 13.1 miles road running + 359 ft ascent

• Sun 22 Mar
• £20-£30

Blackpool Junior & Senior Aquathlon

Fancy a swim followed by a run? Then this event is for you. It’s an excellent venue and the perfect opportunity to give something new a try.

• Kids aquathlon 4
• Sprint aquathlon 2

• Sun 19 Apr
• £30

adidas Manchester Marathon

Experience the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support on a route with PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options.

• 26.2 miles road running

• Sun 3 May
• £38-£48

Tour de Manc

A proper northern knees up. 100% not-for-profit charity bike ride. Ride big Northern miles on routes that demand grit, reward effort and deliver a proper, friendly Mancunian celebration.

• Sportive 4

• Fri 15 - Sun 17 May
• £30
• Early bird

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

• 5K run 2
• 10K run
• Half marathon
• 50K ultra run
• Fell run
• + 14 more races

• Sat 16 May
• £15-£30

Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon

Make use of the superb facilities at the University of Central Lancashire. You will be running and cycling on their amazing Crit track and brand-new athletics track - all traffic-free.

• Kids duathlon 4
• Super sprint duathlon
• Sprint duathlon

• Sun 17 May
• £38.40-£52

Essar Chester Half Marathon

One of the UK’s longest established and most highly regarded half marathons, starting and finishing in this historic Roman/Medieval city. Come and celebrate over 40 years of running in Chester!

• 13.1 miles road running + 355 ft ascent

• 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.

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

• Sun 31 May
• £43-£55
• Early bird

Great Manchester Run

The city’s original and best-loved running event! With a 10K or a half marathon distance to choose from, over 99% of Manchester runners say they’d recommend it to a friend.

Early bird on now

• Half marathon
• 10K run

• Sat 6 Jun
• £20-£25
• 25% off

Mighty Hikes | Lake District

Follow the spectacular Ullswater Way through the heart of the Lake District, hiking lakeside trails and climbing Gowbarrow Fell to enjoy breathtaking views, all to support people living with cancer.

25% off with discount code

• Charity hike 2

• Sat 6 Jun
• £139

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Half

From Kendal you'll head up the Longsleddale Valley over the Garburn Pass with stunning views, on to Windermere and Ambleside, round the west side of Lake Windermere to finish to a big welcome!

• 50 km trail running + 1300 m ascent

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
• £199

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km continuous

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported all the way with a celebratory finale!

• 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent

• Sat 6 Jun
• £89

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 1st Quarter

Pack in the Longsleddale Valley, the Garburn Pass, stunning 360 views towards Windermere, the charming town of Ambleside, lakeside shores and a welcome finish line!

• 29 km trail running + 900 m ascent

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
• £199

Lake District Ultra Challenge | Full 100km over 2 days

100km of trails, high passes, stunning scenery, Ambleside, the magnificent Lake Windermere, nature reserves, forests and over 2,500m of ascent. Fully supported with a good night's sleep mid-way.

• 100 km trail running + 2500 m ascent

• Sat 6 Jun
• £139

Lakes Marathon

Start from Kendal Base Camp, head up the Longsleddale Valley, over the testing Garburn Pass with stunning 360 views towards Windermere and then on to Ambleside and Rydal's Water's edge.

• 42 km trail running + 1200 m ascent

• Sat 6 - Sun 7 Jun
• £139

Lake District Ultra Challenge | 2nd Half

From the west side of Lake Windermere on to the steep climb of Hampsfell to the flatter terrain on the Lyth Valley with some of the best views of the southern Lakes to a celebratory finale at Kendal!

• 50 km trail running + 1200 m ascent

• Sat 6 Jun
• £39

The Ambleside 10

A 10km loop on a fabulous route exploring terrain along Rydal Water’s edge and includes stunning views of ‘5 Lakes’ with Grasmere Lake and Loughrigg Tarn to finish with a medal, fizz and picnic lunch!

• 10 km trail running + 350 m ascent

• Sun 7 Jun
• £25-£40

Pendle Pool Triathlon powered by Fort Vale

Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.

• Super sprint triathlon
• Sprint triathlon
• Super sprint duathlon
• Sprint duathlon
• Super sprint aquabike
• + 3 more races

• Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
• £20-£105
• Early bird

Arla Great North Swim

The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.

Early bird on now

• Lake swim 6

• Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun
• £189-£289
• New reduced rates

HIGHLANDER Lake District

Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. With safety, food, water, and entertainment all covered, you’re free to focus on the journey and spectacular scenery.

Reduced rates for under 18s

• Walking festival

• Sat 13 Jun
• £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.

• 70 miles trail running + 3460 ft ascent

• Sat 13 Jun
• £30-£400
• 50% off

Race The Sun Lake District Off-Road

Ride, hike and kayak in the heart of the Lake District. Conquer Coniston’s off-road terrain at Race the Sun 2026 and support Action Medical Research.

50% off reg fee already applied

• 23 miles mountain biking
• 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
• 2 miles kayaking

• Sat 27 Jun
• £20-£25

Big Hike | Lake District

Escape to nature and experience the Lake District National Park. You’ll explore majestic mountains, stunning rivers and take in the beautiful scenery, all whilst supporting life-saving research.

• Charity hike 3

• Sat 4 Jul
• £49-£395
• 50% off

Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District

Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.

50% off for New Year

• 34 km road cycling
• 3 km canoeing
• 17 km hiking

• Sun 12 Jul
• £29.60

The Christie Manchester to Blackpool Bike Ride

Join #TeamChristie and hop on your bike to tackle the 60-mile route from Media City at Salford Quays to finish beneath the iconic Glitterball on Blackpool’s South Promenade.

• 60 miles road cycling + 1800 ft ascent

• Sat 5 Sep
• £215-£260

THE ROC ENGLAND

Face up to the mountain in one of Europe's most inspiring locations. From Windermere to Coniston to summit England's highest mountain, if you love a tough and rewarding challenge - you'll thrive.

• 1.5 km lake swimming
• 92 km road cycling
• 18.5 km multi terrain running

• Sat 5 Sep
• £30-£400
• 50% off

Race The Sun Lake District

Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race The Sun Lake District 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.

50% off reg fee already applied

• 34 miles road cycling
• 10.5 miles hiking
• 2 miles kayaking

• Sun 6 Sep
• £75-£120

Helvellyn Triathlon & Aquabike

Take on one of the UK’s toughest triathlons – a legendary Lake District challenge where brutal climbs, wild beauty and sheer determination define every mile.

• Olympic triathlon
• Standard aquabike

• Sun 13 Sep
• £15-£35

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon

Fancy a swim followed by a run? Then this event is for you. It’s an excellent venue and the perfect opportunity to give something new a try. Dive into the fun!

• Kids aquathlon 4
• Sprint aquathlon

• 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

• Fri 25 - Sun 27 Sep
• £57.50-£185

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

• Sun 4 Oct
• £10-£98

Manchester Half Marathon

Round off your season with a flat, fast half on closed roads, roaring crowd support, and a well-earned chunky medal near Old Trafford.

• 13.1 miles road running + 64 m ascent

• Sat 10 Oct
• £70-£160

Lakes in a Day

On foot from the top of the Lake District to the bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular, plus a new shorter option.

• Mountain marathon
• Trail run

• Sat 10 Oct
• £85-£90

Tough Mudder Manchester | 15K - Saturday

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?

• 15 km multi terrain running

• Sat 10 Oct
• £70

Tough Mudder Manchester | 5K - Saturday

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?

• 5 km multi terrain running

• Sun 11 Oct
• £80-£85

Tough Mudder Manchester | 15K - Sunday

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?

• 15 km multi terrain running

• Sun 11 Oct
• £63-£69

MBNA Chester Marathon

A multi-award winning event and three-time winner of the UK's Best Marathon (up to 5,000 runners) as well as the UK’s only international marathon from the historic Roman/Medieval City of Chester!

• 26.2 miles road running + 209 m ascent

• Sun 11 Oct
• £70

Tough Mudder Manchester | 5K - Sunday

Tough Mudder is bringing the signature obstacles to the heart of Manchester and there will be more than enough water obstacle-packed action for the whole gang. Are you ready?

• 5 km multi terrain running