Trail Running calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027

A Peak District fell race on Sun 6 Dec 2026 of about 8 km with 305 m of climb; entry is available in advance or on the day for £7 and team scoring uses the first three finishers.

A night trail run of 8 km with 244 m of climb around Dinas Bran Leisure Centre in Llangollen. A good head torch is essential and online entry carries a £5 fee.

A December trail event from Otley offering 12, 19 and 32 mile routes with checkpoints, tracker options and a mandatory kit list, finishing at Otley Cricket Club with food, a medal and an event T-shirt.

A 21 mile winter walk or race around the moors of Hebden Bridge, starting and finishing at Mytholmroyd Community Centre, with checkpoints, tracking, hot food and mandatory winter kit.

A winter walking and running event from Brockholes village hall offering three looped routes of 11.6, 7.2 and 4.2 miles. Entry is by SI Entries only, limited to 150 participants, and includes refreshments and a finish meal.

A 24 hour trail challenge from Llanbenwch Caravan Park in the Vale of Clwyd with fully marked out and back routes. Options include a five-trig 115 km route or a 70 km shorter option, for solo runners or three person teams.

Trail runs and duathlons at Sherwood Pines near Mansfield, set in 3,300 acres of woodland. Distances include a Family 1 Mile, 5km and 10km; 5km and 10km allow one well-controlled dog per runner.

Trail runs at Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 include a family one mile plus 5 km and 10 km options, with canicross on the 5 km and 10 km. Finishers receive medals and seasonal refreshments.

Mortimer Forest Trail Race is a trail running event in Mortimer Forest organised by Ludlow Runners and set for 13 December 2026. The organiser's site lists routes, sign up, environmental information, photos, results and contact details.

A pre Christmas trail run on Moel Famau from Bwlch Penbarras that keeps the distance a surprise. The course is between 6 and 12 kilometres, includes hills and varied terrain, and finishes with a mince pie and festive medal.

A 4.9 mile, 700 ft fell race at Penistone Hill on 20 December 2026, part of the Woodentops series and using chip timing. Over 16s only; full kit may be required. Santa hats, free tea and coffee, and prizes are provided.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive canal running event in Bingley with chip timed races from 5k to marathon along a flat towpath. The course is marshalled and signed, has feed stations every three miles and offers a bespoke festive finisher medal.

A night run at St Ives Estate, Bingley on 21 December 2026 offering 5 km and 10 km routes with chip timing and a bespoke medal for all participants. A virtual option is available with medal posted in advance.

A Boxing Day fell race in Totley covering 7.8 km with 270 m ascent across moorland and woods. Entry is £8 and proceeds support S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue; full winter kit is required.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

Whinberry Naze is a festive fell race in Rawtenstall on Sat 26 Dec 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. Entry on the day costs £6 and there are prizes for fancy dress.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

A blindfolded navigation challenge in Skipton where participants are dropped at unknown locations and must return on foot; options cover 6, 10 and 15 miles and live GPS tracking is available as an optional safety feature.

Bracing winter fell race around Bilberry Fields in Todmorden, offering scenic South West Pennine views and a testing 4.6 mile route with plenty of climb. Friendly club atmosphere with cheap pre entry and on the day entry available.