Ellesmere Port
Trail Running Calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellesmere Port for 2026-2027! We've gathered 88 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
MoRunning at Croxteth Park offers chip timed 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances while raising funds and awareness for Movember.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes, aid stations, chip timing and a finisher medal.
Timed laps along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park within a seven hour limit, with a handmade knitted bee and Phoenix medal; £2 from each entry goes to Ray's of Sunshine.
A trail half marathon at Loggerheads Country Park with solo and teams of three relay options, varied terrain and feed stations each 7 km lap.
Community running event at Alderley Park on 28 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, mixed road and trail routes, and post-race music and food.
December 2026
Fell race on 4 December 2026 at Llandegla Forest covering 6.4 km with 229 m climb; Category BS, partially marked course and compulsory headtorch, minimum age 16.
A 10K trail race through Tatton Park with mixed terrain and a final 1 km on closed roads, organised by Run North West in support of Move charity.
Trail races from Prestatyn seafront along Offa's Dyke offering half, full and a 55.5 km ultra finishing at Horseshoe Pass.
A winter trail challenge in Appley Bridge on December 6 2026, just over 20 miles with 2345 ft ascent, self-navigation, a 12 mile water stop, and compulsory kit.
Nighttime fell race in Llangollen covering 8 km with 244 m climb; BS partially marked course, minimum age 16 and head torch required.
A 24 hour out and back trail challenge from Llanbenwch Caravan Park with 98 km, 70 km and 50 km options for solo entrants or teams.
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
A family friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
County cross country championships at Wythenshawe Park on 13 December 2026 with multiple age-group races, chip timing, and a £12 entry fee.
A festive trail race at Bwlch Penbarras with a mystery course of 6 to 12 kilometres, a canicross category, marshals and a mince pie at the finish.
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 downhill fell race from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain, 4 km with about 350 m descent, scheduled for 27 December 2026 (TBC).