The North West

The North West

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

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Lake District Triple Challenge
Muscular Dystrophy UK

Lake District Triple Challenge

Not one, not two, but three challenges in one epic day!

Let's Pedal Paddle Peak

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
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 for the half marathon, Liverpool!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £30-£35
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun | 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 for the half marathon, Liverpool!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
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 for the 5K, Liverpool!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £25-£30
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun | 5K

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 for the 5K, Liverpool!

  • 5 km trail running
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 for the 10K, Liverpool!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £25-£30
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun | 10K

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 for the 10K, Liverpool!

  • 10 km trail running
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 for the Mini MoRun, Liverpool!
  • Sat 15 Nov
  • £12-£15
Liverpool, Merseyside, UK

Liverpool MoRun | Mini 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 for the Mini MoRun, Liverpool!

  • 1.5 km trail running
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 for the half marathon, Manchester!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £35
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun | 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 for the half marathon, Manchester!

  • 13.1 miles trail running
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 for the 5K, Manchester!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £30
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun | 5K

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 for the 5K, Manchester!

  • 5 km trail running
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 for the 10K, Manchester!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £30
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun | 10K

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 for the 10K, Manchester!

  • 10 km trail running
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 for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!
  • Sun 16 Nov
  • £15
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

Manchester MoRun | Mini 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 for the Mini MoRun, Manchester!

  • 1.5 km trail running
A friendly and inclusive event set in beautiful surroundings, ideal for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning challenge combining running and cycling at your own pace.
  • Sun 23 Nov
  • £30-£40
Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK

Dunham Massey Duathlon | November

A friendly and inclusive event set in beautiful surroundings, ideal for beginners and seasoned athletes alike. Enjoy a relaxed Sunday morning challenge combining running and cycling at your own pace.

  • Super sprint duathlon
  • Sprint duathlon
Join Team Christie at Manchester’s favourite festive dash! Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters to walk, jog or run 5K!
  • Sun 23 Nov
  • FREE-£28
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

The Christie Charity Festive Dash

Join Team Christie at Manchester’s favourite festive dash! Get ready to pull on your Santa suit, reindeer antlers, or festive fancy dress and join hundreds of supporters to walk, jog or run 5K!

  • 5 km road running
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
  • FREE-£25
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-£25
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
The perfect race to add to your calendar as a challenge in its own right, and ideal preparation for the spring marathon season.
  • Sun 22 Feb 2026
  • £24-£26
Stockport, UK

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
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
  • Early bird
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.

Early bird on now

  • 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
  • £15-£30
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
  • £43-£55
  • Early bird
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.

Early bird on now

  • Half marathon
  • 10K run
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.
  • Sat 6 Jun 2026
  • £20-£25
  • 30% off
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

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.

30% off with discount code

  • Hike 2
Come join the Pendle Triathlon for this annual event! Set at West Craven Sports Centre in the beautiful Lancashire countryside.
  • Sun 7 Jun 2026
  • £25-£40
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
  • £20-£105
  • Early bird
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.

Early bird on now

  • Lake swim 6
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.
  • Fri 12 - Sun 14 Jun 2026
  • £189-£289
  • New reduced rates
Grasmere, Lake District National Park, UK

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
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 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
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.
  • Sat 27 Jun 2026
  • £20-£25
Ambleside, Lake District National Park, UK

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.

  • Hike 3
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
  • £49-£395
  • 50% off
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.

50% off with code

  • 34 km road cycling
  • 3 km canoeing
  • 17 km hiking
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.
  • Sun 12 Jul 2026
  • £29.60
Salford, Greater Manchester, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £215-£260
Ulverston, Cumbria, UK

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
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.
  • Sat 5 Sep 2026
  • £30-£400
  • 50% off
Keswick, Cumbria, UK

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.

Exclusive 50% discount applied

  • 34 miles road cycling
  • 10.5 miles hiking
  • 2 miles kayaking
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.
  • Sun 6 Sep 2026
  • £75-£120
Penrith, Cumbria, UK

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
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!
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £15-£35
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

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
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.
  • Sun 13 Sep 2026
  • £38.50
Macclesfield, Cheshire, UK

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
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 25 - Sun 27 Sep 2026
  • £57.50-£185
  • Saver offer
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!

Limited time offer

  • Trail run
  • Ultra run 3
Secure your charity place in the Manchester Half today. Run a flat and fast 13.1 miles on fully closed roads while supporting top UK charities. Find a cause and join their team today!
  • Sun 4 Oct 2026
  • £15-£98
Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK

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
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 10 Oct 2026
  • £70-£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
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 10 Oct 2026
  • £85-£90
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

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
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 10 Oct 2026
  • £70
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

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
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?
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £80-£85
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

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
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?
  • Sun 11 Oct 2026
  • £70
Knutsford, Cheshire, UK

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

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4 steps to wellbeing
Sleep well

A good night's sleep is an essential foundation for a healthy lifestyle, effective training and weight control.

Train slow

Low-intensity training is easier for you, reduces the risk of injury and helps builds an efficient aerobic system.

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.