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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A competitor-friendly event taking place on a picturesque course in the North of the Island, nestled between England and Ireland. The Half Marathon has been voted as one of the top 10 races in the UK!
A renowned, challenging and unique event where the toughness of the course is only matched by the stunning scenery of the Lake District National Park. Not just another race but highly demanding.
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.
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!
On foot from the very top of the Lake District to the very bottom via the stunning Helvellyn Ridge and the western shoreline of Lake Windermere. Not easy but certainly spectacular!
Rise to the challenge for The Christie! Sprint, jog or walk your way up Manchester’s iconic Beetham Tower and help ensure cancer patients receive the best treatment and care at The Christie.
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!
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?
This award-winning, sell-out event is Chester's only city-based 10K, it's the best City Centre 10K in the North West and is the first event of the Chester Triple Series - with top runner reviews too!
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.
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!
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.
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!
Take on England’s finest countryside for charity, 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?
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.
10th Anniversary edition! Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.