Trail Running calendar near Formby 2025-2026

Orienteering at Oakwell Hall country park on Sunday 21 December offers mixed woods, parkland and varied terrain for runners of all abilities. Novice and family courses include navigation help and hireable timing dibbers, so newcomers are we..

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.

Tackle the Booze Run in Arkengarthdale on 28 December, a scenic 9 km fell race through wintry dales. Enjoy mince pies and a warming drink at the Booze checkpoint and celebrate back at The Red Lion pub.

A scenic 10 km trail at Alderley Park on 28 Dec, Alderley Winter Warmer invites you to a prediction race where you estimate your time and run without watches; the closest wins. Postrace breakfast 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 lively 7.4 km fell race with about 371 m of climb through the South West Pennines near Todmorden. Race headquarters is the Hare and Hounds pub, with pre entry or entry on the day and post race refreshments.

Ring in the New Year at Penistone Hill Country Park with the Daleside Auld Lang Syne Fell Race. Tackle a rugged 6.7 mile course with about 1000 ft of ascent, enjoy chip timing and a bottle of Daleside beer on collection. Pre entry only.

Celebrate New Year's Eve on the trails at the Bowstones Fell Race in the Peak District. This 11 km fell race from Higher Poynton climbs about 325 m, is pre entry only, and rewards every finisher with a bottle of beer.

Start the New Year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury on 1 January 2026. Choose 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a main checkpoint so you can shorten or extend on the day, with refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Kick off the New Year at Clowbridge 5k NYD! Enjoy a friendly two lap route around the reservoir with marshals, prizes and funds raised for local causes, open to ages 11 and up.

Nine Standards is a mountain race on the hills above Kirkby Stephen, starting from the market square and offering a scenic but testing 8 mile route with about 549 m of climb. Expect rugged paths, dramatic views and a true fell race experien..

The St Johns Fell Race will take place in Saint John's on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

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..

Start the year under the Wolf Moon with a scenic trail half through woods and along the Five Pits Trail, finishing by a campfire with cake and hot drinks. Finishers get a Wolf Moon medal for a cosy winter challenge.

Cheshire Cross Country Championships on 3 January 2026 at Kelsall Equestrian Centre, with races from Under 11 to senior and veteran runners over classic cross country terrain. Club athletes chase individual and team honours. Entries online.

Join NAV4 for a recce of the LAW75 middle section, about 20 miles from Buckden to Mallerstang with minibus support and snacks. Limited to 12 places, this scenic, possibly dark run visits Wensleydale, the Eden Valley and Pendragon Castle.

Run through Whinlatter Forest on scenic, well marked trails with 5 km or 10 km options and dogs are welcome. Chip timing and downloadable GPS files make for a relaxed, family friendly race day.