All races which take place in the North West of England, UK are listed within this category. Download a poster of races taking place in the North West during Spring 2012 for your club or doctor’s surgery by clicking here. Races are listed (below) in date order – though events which have already taken place are not included in this list.

North West Races on a Map

Woodbank parkrun @ Woodbank, Stockport every Saturday at 9am

Take part in the Woodbank parkrun @ Woodbank, Stockport every Saturday at 9am!

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Bramhall parkrun @ Bramhall, near Stockport every Saturday at 9am

Take part in the Bramhall parkrun @ Bramhall, near Stockport every Saturday at 9am!

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Oldham parkrun @ Oldham every Saturday at 9am

Take part in the Oldham parkrun @ Oldham every Saturday at 9am!

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Pennington Flash parkrun @ Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh, Lancashire, UK, every Saturday at 9am

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The Pennington Flash parkrun is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit . . . → Read More: Pennington Flash parkrun @ Pennington Flash Country Park, Leigh, Lancashire, UK, every Saturday at 9am

Postponed*** Chester Academy 10k & Family Fun Run @ Chester Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire, UK, on 29 April 2012

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The inaugural Chester Academy 10k & Family Run takes place at the picturesque Chester Racecourse . . . → Read More: Postponed*** Chester Academy 10k & Family Fun Run @ Chester Racecourse, Chester, Cheshire, UK, on 29 April 2012

Cowpe Junior Fell Races including English Championship @ Cowpe Village Hall, Cowpe Rd., Rossendale, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 26 May 2012

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26 May from 12.00 including U8/U10s/U12s/U14s/U16s and U 18s. Distances in accordance with Fell runners . . . → Read More: Cowpe Junior Fell Races including English Championship @ Cowpe Village Hall, Cowpe Rd., Rossendale, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 26 May 2012

Blackpool 10K Beach Run @ Solaris Centre, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 27 May 2012

Fast and flat course with clear mile markers.

Billy Bland Challenge @ Moot Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom on 01 June 2012

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The Billy Bland Challenge is a relay race round the Bob Graham round. It is . . . → Read More: Billy Bland Challenge @ Moot Hall, Keswick, Cumbria, United Kingdom on 01 June 2012

Dallam Dash 2012 @ Dallam School, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, UK on 02 June 2012

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10K road race plus 2K fun run for juniors. Undulating course on country lanes to . . . → Read More: Dallam Dash 2012 @ Dallam School, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, UK on 02 June 2012

Stanley Park 4 Mile Trail Race @ Stanley Park Running Track, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 03 June 2012

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A fast and flat course through Stanley Park run in aid of HomeStart Blackpool – . . . → Read More: Stanley Park 4 Mile Trail Race @ Stanley Park Running Track, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 03 June 2012

Bowley Hill Trail Race @ Great Harwood Show, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England on 04 June 2012

The Bowley Hill Trail Race is held in conjunction with the Great Harwood Agricultural Show. . . . → Read More: Bowley Hill Trail Race @ Great Harwood Show, Great Harwood, Lancashire, England on 04 June 2012

Duddon Valley Fell Race @ The Newfield Inn, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England on 09 June 2012

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Long Duddon on 9 June 2012 at 11.15 from The Newfield Inn, Seathwaite LA20 6ED. . . . → Read More: Duddon Valley Fell Race @ The Newfield Inn, Broughton in Furness, Cumbria, England on 09 June 2012

FunFest5K @ Victoria Park, Southport, UK, Sunday 10th June 2012

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FunFest5k, Victoria Park, Southport, 10am Start Sunday June 10th 2012 The 5K is a fast . . . → Read More: FunFest5K @ Victoria Park, Southport, UK, Sunday 10th June 2012

Morecambe 10k @ Near Midland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 10 June 2012

Part of the Lancaster & Morecambe Series, the annual Morecambe 10k is scheduled for 10th . . . → Read More: Morecambe 10k @ Near Midland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 10 June 2012

Mersey Tunnel 10K @ Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK on 10 June 2012

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The Mersey Tunnel 10K race has grown in popularity each year since 2006 when was . . . → Read More: Mersey Tunnel 10K @ Wirral, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK on 10 June 2012

Joseph Holt Trail Race 2012 @ Rivington, Horwich, Lancashire, England on 15 June 2012

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The Joseph Holt Trail Race is race 2 in the Joseph Holt Horwich Mini-Tour which . . . → Read More: Joseph Holt Trail Race 2012 @ Rivington, Horwich, Lancashire, England on 15 June 2012

The Ribbleway Challenge @ Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleton, North Yorkshire on 16 June 2012

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Could you walk/run across two counties, navigating through multi terrain all against the clock?

Join . . . → Read More: The Ribbleway Challenge @ Ribblehead Viaduct, Ingleton, North Yorkshire on 16 June 2012

Karrimor Great Trail Challenge @ Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, England on 17 June 2012

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A new off road running event has been announced for the Lake District by Nova . . . → Read More: Karrimor Great Trail Challenge @ Keswick, Keswick, Lake District, England on 17 June 2012

Horwich Open 5k 2012 @ Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, England on 17 June 2012

The Horwich Open 5k is part of the Horwich Festival of Racing day, which also . . . → Read More: Horwich Open 5k 2012 @ Horwich, Bolton, Lancashire, England on 17 June 2012

Warrington 10K @ Woolston Park, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK on 20 June 2012

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Accurately measured, fast, flat course within Woolston Park, East Warrington and the surrounding roads. A . . . → Read More: Warrington 10K @ Woolston Park, Warrington, Cheshire, England, UK on 20 June 2012

The Wall – The UK’s Most Iconic Ultra @ Carlisle, Cumbria, England, 23-24th June 2012

The Wall. A run on the wild side. A long run. A very long run.

. . . → Read More: The Wall – The UK’s Most Iconic Ultra @ Carlisle, Cumbria, England, 23-24th June 2012

Bosley fell race @ Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom on 23 June 2012

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A 7.5km fell race of approx 250m ascent with great views all race off road. . . . → Read More: Bosley fell race @ Bosley, Macclesfield, Cheshire, United Kingdom on 23 June 2012

Lancaster Castle Marathon @ Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, England on 24 June 2012

This is the first marathon race in Lancaster and is being held to celebrate the . . . → Read More: Lancaster Castle Marathon @ Lancaster Castle, Lancaster, England on 24 June 2012

We Love Manchester 10k @ Sportcity, Manchester, United Kingdom on 24 June 2012

The race starts & finishes on the Regional Athletics Track at Sportcity Manchester. The course . . . → Read More: We Love Manchester 10k @ Sportcity, Manchester, United Kingdom on 24 June 2012

Langley Fete Fell Run @ Langley Village, Langley, Cheshire, UK on 24 June 2012

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Please come and support a fantastic fell race at our village fete! Date: Sunday 24th . . . → Read More: Langley Fete Fell Run @ Langley Village, Langley, Cheshire, UK on 24 June 2012

BodyFit Eaglesfield 5K @ Eaglesfield Paddle School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England on 30 June 2012

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UKAA accurately measured 5K road race (Certificate: 10/065, Licence: 2012-103171) Course Record: Senior Man: Jon . . . → Read More: BodyFit Eaglesfield 5K @ Eaglesfield Paddle School, Cockermouth, Cumbria, England on 30 June 2012

Keep on Ticking 5k Family Fun Run @ Midland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire, England on 01 July 2012

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Keep on Ticking Fun Run Sunday July 1st at 11am will see the start of . . . → Read More: Keep on Ticking 5k Family Fun Run @ Midland Hotel, Morecambe, Lancashire, England on 01 July 2012

20 Barriers Race @ Carnforth High School, Carnforth, Lancashire, England on 03 July 2012

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A scenic route on the field paths, trails and canal towpath in the countryside to . . . → Read More: 20 Barriers Race @ Carnforth High School, Carnforth, Lancashire, England on 03 July 2012

6th Annual Catforth 10K @ Catforth Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire, UK on 08 July 2012

A flat two-lap course with commemorative medals for all finishers and prizes for the first . . . → Read More: 6th Annual Catforth 10K @ Catforth Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire, UK on 08 July 2012

Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race 2012 @ Bridgend Centre, Bollington Macclesfield, Cheshire, England on 08 July 2012

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The 7th Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race took place last July (in aid of Bridgend Centre, . . . → Read More: Bollington Nostalgia Hill Race 2012 @ Bridgend Centre, Bollington Macclesfield, Cheshire, England on 08 July 2012

Lancaster 10k @ Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK on 18 July 2012

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The next running of the annual mid week Lancaster & Morecambe AC 10k is scheduled . . . → Read More: Lancaster 10k @ Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster, Lancashire, UK on 18 July 2012

Sefton Park 5 miler (Tony Barnes) @ Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom on 18 July 2012

The Sefton Park 5 miler is an annual event hosted by Mossley Hill AC in . . . → Read More: Sefton Park 5 miler (Tony Barnes) @ Sefton Park, Liverpool, Merseyside, United Kingdom on 18 July 2012

Warton Crag Fell Race @ Warton School, Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 21 July 2012

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Warton Crag Senior Fell Race. Saturday 21st July 2012 2pm start. Under FRA Rules. Start . . . → Read More: Warton Crag Fell Race @ Warton School, Warton, Carnforth, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 21 July 2012

Gravy 6 @ Hadfield, Glossop, England on 22 July 2012

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The Gravy 6 Trail Race is a popular 6 mile off road trail race around . . . → Read More: Gravy 6 @ Hadfield, Glossop, England on 22 July 2012

Total Warrior Toughest 10K @ Shap, Cumbria, UK, 4th August 2012

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PREPARE FOR THE TOUGHEST 10K & THE TOUGHEST 10 MILE EVENTS ON EARTH. TOTAL WARRIOR . . . → Read More: Total Warrior Toughest 10K @ Shap, Cumbria, UK, 4th August 2012

Total Warrior Toughest 10 Miles @ Shap, Cumbria, UK, 5th August 2012

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PREPARE FOR THE TOUGHEST 10K & THE TOUGHEST 10 MILE EVENTS ON EARTH. TOTAL WARRIOR . . . → Read More: Total Warrior Toughest 10 Miles @ Shap, Cumbria, UK, 5th August 2012

Wagon & Horses 10 mile @ Wagon & Horses, St George’s Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 05 August 2012

A popular 10 mile race timed to help those training for the Great North Run . . . → Read More: Wagon & Horses 10 mile @ Wagon & Horses, St George’s Quay, Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 05 August 2012

Cross Bay Challenge @ Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Cumbria, 12th August 2012

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This unique race leads runners through 2 counties & 2 rivers and is the only . . . → Read More: Cross Bay Challenge @ Cark Airfield, Flookburgh, Cumbria, 12th August 2012

Birchwood 10k @ Birchwood Shopping Mall, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire on 19 August 2012

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The Birchwood 10k Road Race is our longest established event, it is the 28th race . . . → Read More: Birchwood 10k @ Birchwood Shopping Mall, Birchwood, Warrington, Cheshire on 19 August 2012

Lakeland Country Fair Fell Race @ Torver (near Coniston), Cumbria, UK on 19 August 2012

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The race is one of the attractions at the Lakeland Country Fair, held annually on . . . → Read More: Lakeland Country Fair Fell Race @ Torver (near Coniston), Cumbria, UK on 19 August 2012

Fleetwood Half Marathon @ Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre, Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK on 26 August 2012

Flat one lap course with a certified distance making this an ideal PB breaker.

Blackpool Hilton Illuminations 10K @ Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 01 September 2012

North Pier to Bispham in aid of Hilton in the Community Foundation.

Blackpool Hilton Half Marathon @ Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 02 September 2012

Run along the promenades between North Pier and Cleveleys in aid of the Hilton in . . . → Read More: Blackpool Hilton Half Marathon @ Hilton Hotel, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 02 September 2012

City of Salford 10k and 5k runs @ Salford Quays, Salford, Lancashire, UK on 09 September 2012

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Now in it’s 4th year, the City of Salford 10k starts and finishes on the . . . → Read More: City of Salford 10k and 5k runs @ Salford Quays, Salford, Lancashire, UK on 09 September 2012

19th Hoylake 10k @ Hoylake Community Centre, Merseyside, England on 09 September 2012

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The course is a mirror image from the start to the turn point (5km) and . . . → Read More: 19th Hoylake 10k @ Hoylake Community Centre, Merseyside, England on 09 September 2012

Coombes Tor @ Little Mill Inn, New Mills, Stockport, UK on 09 September 2012

This is the second year for the Coombes Tor Fell Race. The race is organised . . . → Read More: Coombes Tor @ Little Mill Inn, New Mills, Stockport, UK on 09 September 2012

Fleetwood Triathlon @ YMCA Fleetwood, Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK on 23 September 2012

One of the flatest, fastest triathlons in the UK, ideal for first timers, or those . . . → Read More: Fleetwood Triathlon @ YMCA Fleetwood, Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK on 23 September 2012

Blackpool to Fleetwood 10 Miler @ Fleetwood YMCA Leisure Centre, Fleetwood, Lancashire, UK on 07 October 2012

A one-way way race to Fleetwood with free bus transfer to the start in Blackpool.

Autumn Breaker 10K @ Stanley Park Running Track, Blackpool, Lancashire, UK on 14 October 2012

Water halfway on this flat course.

RunLiverpool Marathon @ Liverpool/Wirral, Liverpool/Wirral, Merseyside, UK on 14 October 2012

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After a great first outing in October with 8,500 entries taken the 2nd RunLiverpool Marathon . . . → Read More: RunLiverpool Marathon @ Liverpool/Wirral, Liverpool/Wirral, Merseyside, UK on 14 October 2012

Green Drive Five @ Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, UK, 21st October 2012

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Popular five mile race over a flat and fast rural course. Souvenir coloured t-shirt for . . . → Read More: Green Drive Five @ Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, UK, 21st October 2012

Preston Guild Marathon and Half Marathon @ Preston, Lancashire, UK, 28th October 2012

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On Sunday 28th October 2012, Preston will welcome its first ever marathon into the city . . . → Read More: Preston Guild Marathon and Half Marathon @ Preston, Lancashire, UK, 28th October 2012

Run Winsford Multi Terrain 10k 2012 @ Salt Union, Winsford, Cheshire, UK on 28 October 2012

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Run Winsford is a multi terrain 10K run taking place in the heart of Cheshire . . . → Read More: Run Winsford Multi Terrain 10k 2012 @ Salt Union, Winsford, Cheshire, UK on 28 October 2012

Hell Up North @ Delamere Forest, Cheshire, UK, on 03 November 2012

Hell Up North @ Delamere Forest, Cheshire, on 03 November 2012

Lancaster half marathon @ Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 04 November 2012

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Early entry is advised for this very popular half marathon, which starts at Salt Ayre . . . → Read More: Lancaster half marathon @ Salt Ayre Sports Centre, Lancaster, Lancashire, United Kingdom on 04 November 2012

Windmill 10K @ Lowther Pavilion, Lytham-St-Anne’s, Lancashire, UK on 11 November 2012

PB course on the North West coast of England.

The 2nd Manchester Christmas Pudding 5 mile dash @ Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK on 25 November 2012

There will be Christmas Puds and other Festive Goodies on offer plus a medal, a . . . → Read More: The 2nd Manchester Christmas Pudding 5 mile dash @ Wythenshawe Park, Wythenshawe, Manchester, UK on 25 November 2012

RunLiverpool Santa Dash @ Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK on 02 December 2012

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The Santa Dash is like no other Fun Run creating a unique atmosphere as around . . . → Read More: RunLiverpool Santa Dash @ Pier Head, Liverpool, Merseyside, UK on 02 December 2012

Ribble Valley 10k @ Roefield Leisure Centre, Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England on 30 December 2012

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The Ribble Valley 10k Road Race will also host the 2012 Northern 10k Road Championships. . . . → Read More: Ribble Valley 10k @ Roefield Leisure Centre, Edisford Bridge, Clitheroe, Lancashire, England on 30 December 2012

4th Central Lancashire Half Marathon @ Catforth Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire, UK on 06 January 2013

Fast, flat course which fills up early (500 place limit). Two water stops and hot . . . → Read More: 4th Central Lancashire Half Marathon @ Catforth Village Hall, Catforth, Lancashire, UK on 06 January 2013