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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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adidas Manchester Marathon
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adidas Manchester Marathon

One of the UK's flattest and fastest marathons! Run this popular 26.2-mile run for free with Missing People.

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Hike through the Lake District National Park from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater Lake, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun
  • £20-£25
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District

Hike through the Lake District National Park from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater Lake, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Hike 2
Official Charity of the Great Swim Series! Whether you’re a swimming fanatic or looking for a brand-new challenge, join team WaterAid and help bring the joy of clean water to people around the world.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • FREE + £120 fundraising
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim | Half Mile

WaterAid

Official Charity of the Great Swim Series! Whether you’re a swimming fanatic or looking for a brand-new challenge, join team WaterAid and help bring the joy of clean water to people around the world.

  • 0.5 mile lake swimming
Pedal Paddle Peak
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Pedal Paddle Peak

Challenge yourself to an epic adventure in the Lake District, cycling, hiking and kayaking!

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Events in Manchester

Explore running events and much more in the North West's biggest city. Sign up to our newsletter for regular updates!

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Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £65-£69
  • 17 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.

  • Marathon
The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 May
  • £19-£51
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
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?
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jul
  • £15-£94
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Tough Mudder Manchester

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?

  • Obstacle race 4
  • Mud run 2
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £35.50-£37.50
  • 8 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

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.

  • Half marathon

Adventures in the North West

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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.
  • 3 nights from £390
Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria, UK

Lake District Fell Running Camp

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.

  • 3 days fell running

Spring events in the North West

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.

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Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.
  • Sun 16 Apr
  • £65-£69
  • 17 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

adidas Manchester Marathon

Time to tear up the tarmac in the UK’s friendliest and flattest major marathon with huge crowd support. A route with full PB potential plus chunky medals and relay options for teams of two or four.

  • Marathon
The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 May
  • £19-£51
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Great Manchester Run

The greatest running events in Manchester! Celebrate everything that’s incredible about the city on a wonderful tour with runs for all abilities and an unbeatable atmosphere.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
  • Fun run 2
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 40 years of running in Chester!
  • Sun 21 May
  • £6.60-£47
Chester, Cheshire, UK

Essar Chester Half Marathon and Fun Run

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 40 years of running in Chester!

  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
Hike to the top of Scafell Pike at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.
  • Sat 27 - Sun 28 May
  • £40-£169
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Defeat the Peak | Scafell Pike at Night | Macmillan Cancer Support

Hike to the top of Scafell Pike at night as part of a unique group of like-minded challengers that will be fundraising to support people living with cancer and having an unforgettable experience too.

  • Hike
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £3-£5
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Old Tram Miles 2023 Series - Race 1

Whether you’re out to smash your mile PB, doing the couch to 5k, or looking for your first running event, the Old Tram Mile is suitable for all!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £12.50-£15
Blackpool, Lancashire, UK

Blackpool Bubble Rush

Get your Bubble On! Ready for an incredi-bubble time, Blackpool?

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • £12-£15
Oldham, Greater Manchester, UK

Five Trig Points

A great route following footpaths and trails including parts of the Pennine Way, visiting 5 local trig points around Delph, Saddleworth.18 miles (ish) with 3000 feet of ascent.

  • Fell run
  • Sat 1 Apr
  • FREE
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Walton Centre Halewood 5K

The Knowsley Harriers AC have been putting on a free 5k monthly race since 2011. The Walton Centre Halewood 5k is hosted on the first Saturday of each month.

  • 5K run
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £15
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Paws

A new series of canicross races, held in England’s only mountain forest. The perfect location for you to enjoy stunning scenery and a fully marked course on forest roads and trails.

  • CaniCross 2
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £25-£35
Bolton, Greater Manchester, UK

The Big Lancs Charity Sportive

UK Sportives first event of 2023 will be the inaugural ‘The Big Lancs Charity Sportive’ with the amazing Wheels for All being the main charity beneficiary.

  • Sportive 3
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £24
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

Nantwich 10K

Join for BRAND NEW Nantwich 10K! We are excited to announce that we’re pairing up with Nantwich Running club to host this fast, road closed 10k starting and finishing in Nantwich Town Square.

  • 10K run
  • Sun 2 Apr
  • £24
Nantwich, Cheshire, UK

HSW Solicitors Nantwich 10K

Join a brand new HSW Solicitors Nantwich 10K!

  • 10K run

Summer events in the North West

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.

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Mighty Hike | Lake District
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Mighty Hike | Lake District

Hike through the Lake District from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater.

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The Great North Swim is the biggest open water swimming event in the UK and provides a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.
  • Fri 9 - Sun 11 Jun
  • £19-£91
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North Swim

The Great North Swim is the biggest open water swimming event in the UK and provides a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.

  • Lake swim 6
Take on an island-hopping open water swim run adventure in the Lake District! Run off-road along the shores and swim in the stunning Lake Windermere.
  • Sat 10 Jun
  • £81-£306
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

Great North SwimRun

Take on an island-hopping open water swim run adventure in the Lake District! Run off-road along the shores and swim in the stunning Lake Windermere.

  • Sprint swimrun
  • Regular swimrun
  • Ultra swimrun
Hike through the Lake District National Park from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater Lake, for Macmillan Cancer Support.
  • Sat 17 - Sun 18 Jun
  • £20-£25
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Mighty Hikes | Lake District

Hike through the Lake District National Park from Dalemain Mansion with stunning views across Ullswater Lake, for Macmillan Cancer Support.

  • Hike 2
Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
  • Fri 30 Jun - Sat 1 Jul
  • £39-£48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Pedal Paddle Peak | Muscular Dystrophy UK

Grab a team mate and head to the Lake District to pedal, paddle, peak and party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.

  • 12 hour adventure race
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?
  • Sat 15 - Sun 16 Jul
  • £15-£94
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Tough Mudder Manchester

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?

  • Obstacle race 4
  • Mud run 2
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.
  • Sat 15 Jul
  • £25-£55
Seascale, Cumbria, UK

Scafell Pike Trek | Cats Protection

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.

  • Hike
The UK's most popular challenge cycle route! From the Irish Sea in the west to the North Sea in the east featuring 80 miles of traffic-free riding over one weekend.
  • Sat 19 - Mon 21 Aug
  • £20
Whitehaven, Cumbria, UK

Sea to Sea

The UK's most popular challenge cycle route! From the Irish Sea in the west to the North Sea in the east featuring 80 miles of traffic-free riding over one weekend.

  • Charity bike ride
  • Thu 1 Jun
  • £24
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

Chase The Sun Tatton Park 10K

Join the next Chase The Sun 10k event at Tatton Park in 2023!

  • 10K run
  • Fri 2 Jun
  • £5-£7
Lancaster, Lancashire, UK

Power of 5K

Exciting new fast, flat 5K race series. We have a new 5K race - repeated regularly.

  • 5K run
  • Sat 3 Jun
  • £39
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Montane Trail Ullswater Way

The Montane Trail 10 & 20 Ullswater Way starts and finishes at Jenkins Field in Glenridding.

  • 10 miler
  • Trail run
  • Sat 3 Jun
  • £3-£5
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Old Tram Miles 2023 Series - Race 3

Whether you’re out to smash your mile PB, doing the couch to 5k, or looking for your first running event, the Old Tram Mile is suitable for all!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sat 3 Jun
  • FREE
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Walton Centre Halewood 5K

The Knowsley Harriers AC have been putting on a free 5k monthly race since 2011. The Walton Centre Halewood 5k is hosted on the first Saturday of each month.

  • 5K run

Autumn events in the North West

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.

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If you're looking for up-to-the-neck, concrete-thick mud then this is the Tough Mudder for you. Packed full of teamwork-demanding obstacles, this event is renowned for being the muddiest ever.
  • Sat 9 - Sun 10 Sep
  • £15-£149
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Tough Mudder North West

If you're looking for up-to-the-neck, concrete-thick mud then this is the Tough Mudder for you. Packed full of teamwork-demanding obstacles, this event is renowned for being the muddiest ever.

  • Obstacle race 6
  • Mud run 2
A multi-award event and 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!
  • Sun 8 Oct
  • £10-£59
Chester, Cheshire, UK

MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon

A multi-award event and 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!

  • Marathon
  • Half marathon
  • Fun run
Conquer 8 peaks, all above 3,000 feet, over 2 days! Offering breathtaking views wrapped up in a serious adventure, this charity challenge promises an unforgettable weekend.
  • Thu 12 - Sun 15 Oct
  • £35
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

The Lake District 8 Peak Challenge | Meningitis Now

Conquer 8 peaks, all above 3,000 feet, over 2 days! Offering breathtaking views wrapped up in a serious adventure, this charity challenge promises an unforgettable weekend.

  • Challenge walk
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.
  • Sun 15 Oct
  • £35.50-£37.50
  • 8 charities
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester Half Marathon

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.

  • Half marathon
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • FREE-£30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Lakeland Trails in Keswick

With the fells resplendent in purple hues of heather, Lakeland Trails in Keswick is the perfect way to start the Autumn Series.

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Trail run 2
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • £3-£5
Preston, Lancashire, UK

Old Tram Miles 2023 Series - Race 6

Whether you’re out to smash your mile PB, doing the couch to 5k, or looking for your first running event, the Old Tram Mile is suitable for all!

  • Fun run 2
  • Sat 2 Sep
  • FREE
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Walton Centre Halewood 5K

The Knowsley Harriers AC have been putting on a free 5k monthly race since 2011. The Walton Centre Halewood 5k is hosted on the first Saturday of each month.

  • 5K run
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £5-£26
Wigan, Greater Manchester, UK

Wigan 10K

The epic 11th Wigan 10k, organised by Joining Jack and sponsored by HW Moon Toyota Wigan, will return in 2023.

  • Fun run
  • 10K run
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • FREE-£45
Brampton, Cumbria, UK

Cross Border Sportive

Cross Border Sportive is an inclusive, friendly cycling event on quiet roads in North Cumbria and the Scottish Borders.

  • Short sportive
  • Medium sportive
  • Long sportive
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £75-£110
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

Helvellyn Triathlon

One of the toughest triathlons in the world

  • Olympic triathlon
  • Standard aquabike
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £16-£40
Morecambe, Lancashire, UK

The Golden Ball

The Golden Ball Lancaster is flat and fast and we and we look forward to seeing you cross the line!

  • 10 miler
  • Marathon
  • Sun 3 Sep
  • £28
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Altrincham 10K

Join RunThrough Events for the third Altrincham 10k and join thousands of runners in chasing a personal best starting in the town centre of Altrincham.

  • 10K run

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