Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2025-2026

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..

Moonriver Night Race is a 9.5 km night fell run in Dovedale with 345 m ascent across riverside and woodland trails. Based at The Old Dog in Thorpe, this torch lit night run requires advance entry, offers team prizes and has limited places.

Join Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House on 10 January 2026 for scenic 5 km, 10 km and half marathon routes through woodlands and parkland. Canicross friendly with medals, merchandise and chip timing for every finisher.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

Round Sheffield Run Winter is a one day multi stage trail enduro around Endcliffe Park, covering about 20 km of trails. Run solo or as a pair, enjoy on course support, a finishers medal and a festive finish with food and beer.

Montane Winter Spine is a non stop 268 mile winter ultra along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour cutoff. Limited to 150 runners, it demands serious fitness and winter mountain experience.

Run the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle on 11 January 2026 in North Yorkshire along flat canal towpaths, with distances from 5K to ultra so every runner can join. Finishers get a bespoke medal and sweet post race treats.

The Trigger Fell Race is a classic high moorland challenge from Marsden to Edale across Kinder and Bleaklow with seven checkpoints and trig points. Pre entry only and full fell kit required, proceeds benefit Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Tackle the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race, a scenic 26.5 km off road fell challenge across Cannock Chase with five checkpoints and self navigation. Limited places and rugged trails make it ideal for adventurous runners.

Run Delamere Forest on 11 January 2026 across wide trails and singletrack, mostly flat with a final climb up Old Pale. Pick the 10 km or 13.1 mile route and enjoy electronic timing, finish drinks and a custom finisher's medal.

Take on The Lamb's Longer Leg in Hayfield, Peak District on Sunday 11 Jan 2026, a scenic but testing 5 km course with 305 m of climb. Entry is by pre entry only and parking is limited; teams are welcome.

Punk Panther Green Gateways is a scenic trail race from Otley through Leeds green spaces on Saturday 17 January 2026, with distances from 14 to 34.1 miles. Expect challenging off road terrain, welcoming checkpoints and a lively finish festi..

Take on a rugged off road challenge in Mytholmroyd with 22 or 15 mile routes, the long course rising over 4,000 ft and demanding navigation and winter kit. Includes refreshments, a finish meal and support for retirees; places are limited.

Run the L100 Recce 2 from Ambleside to Coniston, a 16 mile evening section of the Lakeland 50 and 100 courses. This night recce is for confirmed 2026 Lakeland 50 or 100 entrants and includes coach transfer and on route support.

The Phoenix Running - Stretford will take place in Stretford on Saturday 17 January 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Green Gateways is a trail run around Leeds on the Greenway and Meanwood Valley Trail, threading near city parks and green spaces. Pick 14, 20 or 34 mile routes with checkpoints and trackers for a rewarding urban trail adventure.

Stanbury Splash is a rugged 12 km fell race over Stanbury Moor and Ponden Clough with about 400 m of climb, stream crossings and muddy trails. Part of the Woodentops series, it promises raw moorland scenery and winter fell fun.

Join a guided 12 km trail run from the village of Pwll Glas exploring Eyarth Rocks and Graig Wyllt, with gentle hills and varied terrain. Enjoy planned stops, scenic views and friendly company on this relaxed outdoor adventure.

Enjoy a classic 4 mile fell race around Whitestones in the Lake District, with scenic climbs and a fully flagged course in the Helm Hill Winter League. Pre entry or pay on the day and junior races for U10 to U16 are included.