Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2025-2026

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Chevin Chase, a hilly 7 mile road and trail loop around scenic Otley Chevin near Guiseley. Chip timed and supporting local causes, finishers choose a technical shirt or a tree planted in their name.

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Whinberry Naze fell race in Rawtenstall, a punchy 4 mile course with 229 m climb across Pennine fells. Enter on the day for a festive atmosphere, fancy dress prizes and a friendly post race vibe.

Join the Chester Round the Walls Race on Friday 26 December at Chester Racecourse for a festive 6 km run along the riverside and around the iconic city walls. Competitive prizes and a commemorative finisher item await runners aged 16 and ov..

Take on the classic Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December 2025, a scenic out and back to the rocky summit. Expect steep stone steps, open fell running and a warm finish at Force Cafe, with pre entry and mandatory kit required.

Join the Alderley Winter Warmer for a scenic 10km trail run through Alderley Park where runners predict their finish time and remove watches to see who comes closest. Small field, pub prizes and proceeds support Stockport Foodbank.

Catch Phoenix Running Manchester's Dragon's Eye Red at Hardy Farm on Sunday 28 December 2025. Rock up and run on a flat 3.28 mile towpath loop through Chorlton Water Park, grab a finish memento and support Pennine Pen Rescue.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a friendly Category AS fell race on 29 December 2025 near Todmorden, featuring a well marked 7.4 km course with 371 m of climb that suits beginners. Race HQ is the Hare and Hounds pub where refreshments and prize g..

Ring in the New Year with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill on 31 December. A muddy 6.7 mile loop with about 1000 ft of ascent, capped entries and a bottle of Daleside beer included.

Ring in the new year with the Bowstones Fell Race on 31 December 2025. This challenging 11 km fell course around Poynton climbs about 325 m and rewards finishers with a bottle of beer; pre entry required.

Start the new year with The Irregulars at Leggers Inn for the 19th Hangover Hike, a pub start walk or run with 10, 17 or 21 mile routes and checkpoints with tea and snacks. Routes can be shortened or lengthened on the day and all are welcom..

Kick off the year with the Clowbridge 5k on New Year's Day, a friendly two lap trail around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Organised by Run JMC, this mostly flat, marshalled race supports local causes and offers prizes.

Start the New Year at the Giant's Tooth fell race in the South West Pennines, a punchy 3 mile course with 120 m of climb and sweeping moorland views. Limited to 100 pre entry places, based at the Causeway Foot Inn with Ogden Water registrat..

Run under the Wolf Moon in this scenic out and back trail half in Sutton Scarsdale with undulating woodland and Five Pits Trail views. Finish with a Wolf Moon medal, cake and hot drinks by a campfire and an optional earlier start.

County cross country at Kelsall Equestrian Centre on 3 January 2026 featuring races from under 11 to senior and veteran, all competing for individual and team county titles. A must attend for Cheshire clubs seeking tough racing and team glo..

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Test your legs in the Lake District at the YHA King Of The Castle fell race, an exhilarating uphill time trial from Borrowdale hostel to the Castle Crag war memorial. Short and steep 2.5 km course with cake and hot drinks to celebrate at th..

Run under the stars through Dovedale valley in Moonriver Night Race, a night time 9.5 km Peak District fell race from The Old Dog, Thorpe. Expect rugged climbs, required headtorch, and a lively pub finish.

Explore over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands and farmland at Harewood House on January 10 2026 with 5 km, 10 km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with chip timing and finishers medals plus Wild Deer merch.

Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 in Slaidburn is a rugged unmarked trail of about 13 miles with roughly 2,000 ft of ascent, mandatory kit and a race briefing. Proceeds benefit local foodbanks.