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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Leasowe Lighthouse Abseil
Looking for a unique challenge? This event is for you! Scale 111ft down the historic Leasowe Lighthouse on Saturday 26 April to raise funds to keep North West Air Ambulance operational.
- 111 ft abseiling
- Sat 26 Apr
- £64.95-£74.95
Born Survivor | Cheshire
The UK's toughest 10km with Military escape routes! Shorten the course to 8km or 6km via escape routes should the day get too tough!
- Obstacle race 2
- Sat 3 - Mon 5 May
- £250-£300
SCARPA Great Lakeland 3Day
Enjoy three days of glorious Lake District fell routes, a truly chilled-out weekend and all logistics taken care of as you hike, run, camp and socialise.
- 3 days fell running
- Sun 11 May
- £20-£40
Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon - Spring
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
- Fri 16 - Sun 18 May
- £30
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
- Sun 18 May
- £45-£52
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
- Sat 31 May - Sun 1 Jun
- FREE-£85
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
- Sun 1 Jun
- £30-£40
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
- Sat 7 - Sun 8 Jun
- £39-£199
Lake District Ultra Challenge
Take on England’s finest countryside at your own pace with stunning views all the way, featuring the Garburn Pass, historic Ambleside, a halfway point by Lake Windermere, forests and nature reserves.
- Trail run 2
- 50K ultra run 2
- 100K ultra run 2
- Marathon
- Fri 13 - Sun 15 Jun
- £19-£98
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.
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- Sat 14 Jun
- £20-£25
Mighty Hikes | Lake District
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.
- Hike 2
- Sun 29 Jun
- £30-£40
Woodford Community Duathlon | June
Set amid rural Woodford with its picturesque scenery, this event has something to suit all abilities. There will be a great atmosphere throughout the morning!
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Wed 2 - Sun 6 Jul
- £59-£449
HIGHLANDER Lake District
Join a renowned multi-day backpacking adventure through the iconic Lake District. You'll see everything from Scafell Pike - its highest mountain, to Wastwater - its deepest lake.
- Hike 4
- Sat 5 Jul
- £48.75
Pedal Paddle Peak | Lake District
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.
- 34 km road cycling
- 3 km canoeing
- 17 km hiking
- Sun 13 Jul
- £29.60
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
- Sun 20 Jul
- £20-£40
Central Lancashire Junior and Super Sprint Duathlon - Summer
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
- Sun 10 Aug
- £33-£38
Altenar Isle of Man Marathon and Half Marathon
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!
- Half marathon
- Marathon
- Sun 17 Aug
- £30-£45
Manchester Airport Duathlon | August
Have you got what it takes to take on the Super Sprint or Sprint Duathlon at Manchester Airport?
- Super sprint duathlon
- Sprint duathlon
- Sat 6 Sep
- £49.50-£99
Race the Sun | Lake District Keswick
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.
- 40 miles road cycling
- 11 miles hiking
- 2 miles kayaking
- Sat 6 Sep
- £240-£260
THE ROC ENGLAND
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.
- 1.5 km lake swimming
- 92 km road cycling
- 18.5 km multi terrain running
- Sun 7 Sep
- £80-£120
Helvellyn Triathlon & Aquabike
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.
- Olympic triathlon
- Standard aquabike
- Sun 7 Sep
- £34
Altrincham 10K
Join the Altrincham 10K and thousands of runners chasing a personal best starting in the town centre. Free places are up for grabs with partner charity The Christie!
- 10 km road running
- Sat 13 Sep
- £64.95-£74.95
Born Survivor | Lancashire
The UK's toughest 10km with Military escape routes! Shorten the course to 8km or 6km via escape routes should the day get too tough!
- Obstacle race 2
- Sun 14 Sep
- £20-£30
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.
- Kids aquathlon 4
- Sprint aquathlon
- Fri 26 - Sun 28 Sep
- £65-£210
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
- Sat 11 Oct
- £130-£160
Lakes in a Day
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!
- 50 miles trail running
- Sun 12 Oct
- £47-£79
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.
- 13.1 miles road running
- Sun 19 Apr 2026
- £65-£125
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
- Sun 18 May
- £10-£49
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 over 40 years of running in Chester!
- Half marathon
- Fun run
- Sun 29 Jun
- £18-£42
Sport in Action Festival of Running
Possibly the flattest marathon in the country. All distances are fast, officially measured, PB courses on quiet country roads through pretty local villages.
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Road run
- Sun 29 Jun - Sun 6 Jul
- £10-£900
Honeypot House to House Cycle
Ride through Britain's beautiful countryside for one day or the full eight days between Honeypot sites while supporting young carers along the way.
- Charity bike ride 4
- Sun 5 Oct
- £10-£66
MBNA Chester Marathon and Metric Marathon
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!
- Marathon
- Half marathon
- Fun run