The North West

The North West

Explore adventures in the Lake District, major events in Manchester and much more!

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Explore the North West

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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50% off Triple Challenge
Off-road ride

50% off Triple Challenge

Ride the trails around Coniston, hike up The Old Man & kayak the waters in a race against the setting sun.

Race the Sun Coniston
50% off Triple Challenge
Circular road ride

50% off Triple Challenge

Ride the country roads, hike to the summit of Skiddaw & paddle across Derwentwater in a race against the setting sun.

Race the Sun Keswick
This new 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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £36.50
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

Cheshire 3 Peaks Half Marathon

This new 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
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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £20
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon | TriStart

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.

  • 50 m pool swimming
  • 600 m trail running
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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £25
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon | TriStar 1

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.

  • 100 m pool swimming
  • 1.5 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £25
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon | TriStar 2

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.

  • 150 m pool swimming
  • 2 km trail running
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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £25
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon | TriStar 3

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.

  • 250 m pool swimming
  • 2.88 km trail running + 97 ft ascent
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.
  • Sun 14 Sep
  • £30
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

East Cheshire Junior & Sprint Aquathlon | Sprint

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.

  • 400 m pool swimming
  • 2.88 km trail running + 97 ft ascent
A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.
  • Sat 20 Sep
  • £8-£65
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

Walk of Hope

A 10K ramble bringing people together to enjoy a walk through the beautiful grounds of Tatton Park in honour of the treatment and care provided by The Christie.

  • 10 km walking
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!
  • Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep
  • £65-£210
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 28 Sep
  • £12-£15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Tower Run

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.

  • 1 day road running
Secure your charity place in the MBNA Chester Marathon today. Run for charity in this highly acclaimed marathon while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 5 Oct
  • £60-£66
Chester, Cheshire, UK

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 + 696 ft ascent
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.
  • Sat 11 Oct
  • £75-£160
Grange-over-Sands, Cumbria, UK

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
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! Get ready, Liverpool!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £12-£35
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun

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! Get ready, Liverpool!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
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! Get ready, Manchester!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £12-£35
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun

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! Get ready, Manchester!

  • Fun run
  • 5K run
  • 10K run
  • Half marathon
A fun and accesible event, suitable for all levels of athlete to enjoy their Sunday morning. Perfect if you are looking to step into a new sport.
  • Sun 30 Nov
  • £30-£40
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Dunham Massey Duathlon | November

A fun and accesible event, suitable for all levels of athlete to enjoy their Sunday morning. Perfect if you are looking to step into a new sport.

  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is the biggest and longest established Santa Run in the UK and in just the second year (back in 2005) achieved Guinness World Record status for the Biggest Santa Gathering
  • Sun 7 Dec
  • £26-£28
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

BTR Liverpool Santa Dash | Santa Dash 5K

The BTR Liverpool Santa Dash is the biggest and longest established Santa Run in the UK and in just the second year (back in 2005) achieved Guinness World Record status for the Biggest Santa Gathering

  • 5 km road running
Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. It doesn't matter if you’re just starting your multisport journey or looking to smash a PB this co
  • Sun 21 Dec
  • £30-£40
Stockport, Greater Manchester, UK

Woodford Community Duathlon | December

Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. It doesn't matter if you’re just starting your multisport journey or looking to smash a PB this co

  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
Have you got what it takes to take on the Super Sprint or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport?
  • Sun 18 Jan 2026
  • £20-£30
Wilmslow, Cheshire, UK

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
Entries for the 2026 BTR Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler are now open.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £33-£35
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

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
Entries for the 2026 BTR Liverpool Half Marathon & 10 Miler are now open.
  • Sun 15 Mar 2026
  • £38-£40
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 22 Mar 2026
  • £20-£30
Blackpool, Lancashire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 19 Apr 2026
  • £89.99-£169
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
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 2026
  • £30
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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
  • + 12 more races
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.
  • Sat 16 May 2026
  • £20-£40
Preston, Lancashire, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 17 May 2026
  • £38.40-£52
Chester, Cheshire, UK

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
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 2026
  • FREE-£85
Ambleside, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 31 May 2026
  • £39-£55
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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.

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £2.50-£30
Barnoldswick, Lancashire, UK

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
The UK's biggest open water swimming event providing a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, experienced and beginner swimmers to enjoy the open water.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £16-£105
Windermere, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • Lake swim 6
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.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £210-£220
Carlisle, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 13 Jun 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Coniston, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Coniston 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.

Exclusive 50% discount applied

  • 23 miles mountain biking
  • 2.5 miles hiking + 803 m ascent
  • 2 miles kayaking
Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in the discipline of your choice! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.
  • Sat 20 - Sun 21 Jun 2026
  • £28-£245
  • 20% off
Malpas, Cheshire, UK

Cholmondeley Castle Triathlon and Multisport Festival

Get active in the beautiful grounds and surrounding area of stunning Cheshire in the discipline of your choice! Bring your friends and celebrate completing your challenge in the festival village.

20% off

  • Kids triathlon 5
  • Novice triathlon
  • Super sprint triathlon
  • Sprint triathlon 2
  • Olympic triathlon
  • + 14 more races
Grab a teammate and head to the Lake District to Pedal, Paddle, Peak and Party on this full-day, multi-activity challenge.
  • Sat 4 Jul 2026
  • £48.75
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

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.

  • 34 km road cycling
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
Climb, ride and paddle your way across the Lake District. Join Race the Sun Keswick 2026 for a full-day challenge in aid of Action Medical Research.
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick

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

Exclusive 50% discount applied

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

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Sleep well

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Train slow

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Eat natural

Cut out sugar & junk food, reduce carbs, eat natural foods and train your body to burn fat for fuel.

Get outdoors

Fresh air, natural light and reconnecting with nature all help to improve mental and physical wellbeing.