Trail Running calendar near Ellesmere Port 2025-2026

Tackle the Black Night Scar fell race in Todmorden, a challenging evening run of 5.8 km with 315 m ascent under head torch light. Finish at the Hare and Hounds pub for refreshments and prize giving; pre and on day entry welcome.

Experience a night run through Wyre Forest on 26 November 2025 with a 10 km course run as two laps under torchlight. Canicross are welcome and every finisher gets a medal while prizes await the top three in each gender.

Take on the Stanza Stones Winter Edition, a rugged 50 mile, 24 hour challenge from Marsden to Ilkley that visits six carved poems by Simon Armitage and climbs Ilkley Moor over 6600 ft of ascent. Live tracking, staffed checkpoints and a fini..

Take on the Loggerheads Half Marathon at Loggerheads Country Park, three laps of a scenic 7 km loop with varied terrain and on course support. Solo runners or teams of three can enjoy a challenging course and a finishers medal.

A rugged 50 mile ultra across the South Pennines from Marsden to Ilkley, climbing over 6,800 ft and visiting six Stanza Stones carved with water poems. Tackle moorland, historic Haworth and Ilkley Moor in summer or winter editions.

Take on the Baslow Bolt, a 13 km Peak District fell race with 400 m of climb on Sat 29 Nov 2025, starting and finishing at St Anne's Church. Enjoy a well marked route, post race refreshments and a village atmosphere supporting the local sch..

Tackle Kirkby Moor on Sat 29 Nov 2025 with a 10.5 km fell race climbing 490 m across classic Lake District terrain. Entry on the day is welcome and teams of three can vie for the Bob Grieve Trophies.

Take on Stybarrow Dodd: a 4 mile winter fell run in the Lake District with 700 m climb. Part of the Kong Winter Series, pre entry required and limited to 200 runners.

Lee Mill Relays on 30 November 2025 in Rossendale is a tough team relay for four around the rugged Lee Mill Quarry, each leg a flagged wintry 10.7 km loop. Expect climbs, kit checks and a true fell running challenge.

Take on the Winter Bumble Bimble 5 mile trail run from the Park Gate Inn in Bromsgrove on Sunday 30 November 2025. Entries are limited to 300 and all finishers get a medal as you tackle woodland, rolling fields and muddy scenic trails.

Tackle the classic Famous Grouse Fell Race in the Peak District on Sunday 30 November 2025, a sharp 8.4 km route with 335 m of climb around Birch Vale. Entry on the day, limited field for a proper fell race atmosphere.

The Drop Kendal drops solo runners or teams at an unknown location blindfolded and challenges them to find their way back to base in Kendal. Choose 10 or 15 mile routes for a map free test of navigation and stamina.

Join the Cannock Chase Forest Christmas trail runs on 6 December for 5k, 10k and a junior run through undulating forest trails. Wear seasonal fancy dress for a chance to win best dressed, and enjoy a bespoke medal, free photos and prizes.

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run with..

Take on the scenic Carsington Water Half Marathon or 10K on Saturday 6 December 2025, running undulating reservoir trails with marked kilometres. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, post race goodies and a lively event village.

Telford T50 Trail Run is a winter 50 miles route through Ironbridge, the Wrekin and industrial heritage sites, with four checkpoints serving food and cake. Tackle rugged trails and claim the organiser's biggest ever finisher medal.

Join the Bobble Wobble Run at Hardy Farm for a relaxed off road towpath run around Chorlton Water Park with flexible rock up starts. Finishers get a bobble hat and medal while the race supports Flock and Fluff charity.

Tackle the Cardington Cracker on 7 December, a classic Shropshire fell race across 14.5 km with big climbs and stunning views. Rugged trails and village camaraderie make this a memorable winter challenge but places are limited so pre entry..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race on Sunday 7 December 2025 offers a tough 6 mile route with 500 m ascent across classic Pennine terrain near Hebden Bridge. Pre entry and full FRA kit are required.

Sea 2 Summit Offa's Dyke is a scenic yet tough trail race from Prestatyn along the Offa's Dyke National Trail, offering Half Marathon, Full Marathon and a 33 mile Ultra. Electronically timed with a finisher medal, it promises big views and..