With its rugged fells and glacial lakes, the Lake District is the prize offering of the North West and a beacon for anyone wanting to explore the great outdoors. Discover a wide range of events in the North West and the active clubs who make them happen, right here.
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The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!
This is your chance to experience the unique flavour of fell running in the Dunnerdales, the spiritual homeland of fell running. Run in the fells with likeminded people and stay in a cosy farmhouse.
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
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An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Get 50% off with our exclusive code
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Get 50% off with our exclusive code
Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
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Tackle 200 gnarly miles of some of the UK's finest mountain biking on tracks and trails through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors from coast to coast.
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MS Walk Manchester is back for another successful year and will start and finish in the beating heart of Manchester city centre. Sign up today and walk, roll or stroll to stop MS.
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
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.
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
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This is your chance to experience the unique flavour of fell running in the Dunnerdales, the spiritual homeland of fell running. Run in the fells with likeminded people and stay in a cosy farmhouse.
Tackle 200 gnarly miles of some of the UK's finest mountain biking on tracks and trails through the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales and North Yorkshire Moors from coast to coast.
From Lakeland fell runs to Mancunian mass-participation events, get all the latest race updates and exclusive offers delivered to your inbox in our newsletter.
Epic mud-fuelled assault course designed by Elite Royal Marine Commandos, featuring obstacles designed to inspire greatness. Have you got what it takes to survive?
MS Walk Manchester is back for another successful year and will start and finish in the beating heart of Manchester city centre. Sign up today and walk, roll or stroll to stop MS.
The UK's Number 1 Mountain Festival! Sport, Speakers, Live Music, Activities, Good Times. A full multi-sport and entertainment festival with exciting new changes for 2024!
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!
Make some noise for the biggest kids’ run in the North West! It’s an incredible event, all part of the iconic Great Manchester Run weekend of running where juniors have their own day on centre stage.
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.
This event is once again kindly sponsored by David Allen Financial Services for 2024!
Open to walkers and runners of all speeds and established in 2016 to support the pubs and shops following the loss of Pooley Bridge in the 2015 Cumbria floods,
Wild Deer Events extremely popular annual trip to the Lake District will be in 2024 for the Grasmere Duathlons.
Wild Deer Events extremely popular, Annual trip to the Lake District will be in 2024 for the Grasmere 10K.
The Ultra Loop is an inclusive and flexible 8-hour running event with no limit on how far you can run.
The Coniston 14 is probably the most beautiful road race in Britain.
Make the most of the good weather with these rides, runs and walks in the North West! Sign up to our newsletter for event offers and updates.
Run, bike, kayak and adventure through the Peak District on this event open to solos and teams of all abilities. Price includes two nights' camping and two meals.
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views en-route. With distances from 10km right up to 100km there’s a Lake District Challenge for everyone!
We put you on a bus... We blindfold you... We take you to an unknown location... You have no tech, no map, no watch, no idea where you are... Will you make it back to HQ or be lost for ever?
Take on a challenge and join Macmillan at the Lake District Mighty Hike - where you'll trek through the stunning National Park to support people living with cancer.
Race through the beautiful grounds of the Cholmondeley Castle estate on an event of your choice from starter to elite then celebrate with friends and family in the festival village.
A stunning bike ride across Britain. This iconic 150-mile route will take you through 3 of England’s finest National Parks in a day - the Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors!
Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Head to the Lake District and take on the challenge of conquering England's highest mountain with a group of cat lovers to raise vital funds to help cats and kittens in the UK.
Your aim is to complete as many full laps of the 5K circuit through lovely parkland within a 6 or 3-hour time limit, as an individual or as part of a relay team of 2, 4 or 8 people.
The Aquasphere Epic Lakes Swim Ullswater takes place from Park Foot Holiday Park, near Pooley Bridge, which provides a stunning backdrop for the event.
The Aquasphere Epic Lakes Swim Ullswater takes place from Park Foot Holiday Park, near Pooley Bridge, which provides a stunning backdrop for the event.
Close off the event season with these runs, rides and more! Sign up to our newsletter to make sure you stay up to date on events.
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to road bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Taking THE ROC into the Lake District, this is an opportunity to test your resolve and focus in one of the most inspiring locations in Europe. Face up to the mountain.
An incredible dawn-to-dusk triple challenge off-road through the Lake District for teams of 2 or 4 to bike, hike and paddle in a race against the setting sun.
Epic mud-fuelled assault course designed by Elite Royal Marine Commandos, featuring obstacles designed to inspire greatness. Have you got what it takes to survive?
The Bury Mini and Junior Run is a great way to get active this year!
The Bury 10K is back and is guaranteed to be a fun and friendly event for all abilities, whether you’re a beginner just starting out on your fitness journey or an experienced runner looking for a PB.
A multi-award winning event, three-time winner of the 'UK's Best Marathon Up to 5,000 Runners' and the UK’s only marathon from the City of Chester, plus a rare Metric Marathon on race day too!
Round off the season with a flat and fast half on fully closed roads with some of the best crowd support around and receive your chunky medal near Old Trafford.
The 37th Garstang Half Marathon Established 1987 and still as scenic!
The Golden Ball 20m Lancaster is flat and fast and Lancaster Race Series look forward to seeing you cross the line!
The Golden Ball 20m Lancaster is flat and fast and Lancaster Race Series look forward to seeing you cross the line!
Hades Hill is usually the final evening fell race of the season.