Trail Running calendar near Liverpool 2025-2026

Beyond the Lune Winter Editions on 20 December at The Royal Barn near Kirkby Lonsdale offers 5 km, 10 km and 20 km trail routes through the Lune Valley and around Devils Bridge. Enjoy festive treats, finishers beer and great views.

The Moel Famau Festive 'Piece of String' Race is a unique running event held on the last Saturday before Christmas at Bwlch Penbarras. Participants can expect a surprise distance and route, ranging between 6 and 12 kilometers, which will be..

Take on the winter challenge of the Beyond the Lune Skyline Winter Ultra, a 65 km loop around Kirkby Lonsdale on 20 December 2025 with 2000 m of ascent. Self guided route over seven summits with hot feeds, finish food and prizes.

Join PieAthlon 2025, a fun 6 km trail around Longwood starting and finishing at The Dusty Miller in Huddersfield, with three pie tasting stations along the route. Fancy dress is encouraged and medals and prizes add to the festive fun.

Join Wharfedale Harriers for The Stoop, a festive pre Christmas fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park near Haworth on 21 December 2025. Tackle a punchy 8 km moorland route with big climbs, chip timing and a Santa hat plus Curly Wurly for..

Event details The Chevin Chase is a hilly, multi-terrain race that starts and finishes in Guiseley and follows a scenic 7 mile circuit of Otley Chevin. The event takes place on Boxing Day (26 December 2025) and is in its 46th year. The orga..

The Wansfell Fell Race, organized by Ambleside AC, is a challenging running event set in the scenic Lake District. The race features a 3.14 km (2.1 miles) out-and-back route with a significant climb of 405 meters (1329 feet). Starting from..

Wormstones Fell Race takes place in Glossop, with the start and finish at The Beehive on Hague Street (SK13 8NR). The page positions the event as a fell race with a route that leads "to the top," though distance details aren’t listed. The r..

Kick off the new year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury, choosing 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes you can shorten or lengthen at a central checkpoint. Walk or run with friendly support, checkpoints, snacks and a finisher certificate..

Start your New Year with the Clowbridge 5k on 1 January 2026, a scenic two lap trail around Clowbridge Reservoir. Friendly marshals, prizes and proceeds donated to local causes make this a festive community run.

Kick off the year at the Wolf Moon Trail Half Marathon in Sutton Scarsdale, Derbyshire on 3 January 2026, a scenic trail through Sutton Spring Wood and along the Five Pits Trail. Finishers receive a Wolf Moon medal and can warm up with cake..

Take part in Bodenham Bound at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster in January, choosing 5 km or 10 km trail routes. Tackle muddy hills and wintery trails, earn a finisher medal and donut, and support Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts.

Moonriver Night Race is a nighttime fell run through the atmospheric Dovedale valley, starting from The Old Dog in Thorpe. Expect rocky riverside trails, a woodland climb and 9.5 km with 345 m of ascent under headtorch glow.

Run across the stunning 1,000 acre Harewood House estate on 10 January 2026 with 5km, 10km and half marathon options. Canicross friendly with medals, snacks and lively chip timing for a memorable winter trail experience.

Explore the wild Bowland fells in January with a challenging 13 mile trail around Slaidburn, offering about 2,000 ft of ascent and varied terrain. Support local foodbanks while enjoying a post race meal and a keepsake.

Bowland Ultra 2026 is a winter 42 mile challenge starting and finishing in Slaidburn, with rugged trails, boggy climbs and 1,700 m of ascent. Four aid stations, GPS tracking and hot food keep you moving while proceeds support Morecambe Bay..

Take on the Round Sheffield Run Winter, a scenic multi stage trail around Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages across varied terrain. Celebrate at the post race festival with food, beer, photos and a finishers medal.

Its Grim Up North Running presents the Skipton Sweetie Skedaddle in Skipton, starting near Aireville Park and finishing in town. The flat, towpath course runs along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal and offers distances from 5k to Ultra. Depend..

Tackle the Montane Winter Spine, a nonstop 268 mile trail along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm through wild winter moorland and mountain terrain. Expect long days, big climbs and checkpoints with hot food and shelter.

Tackle the 24 mile Trigger Fell from Marsden to Edale across Bleaklow, Black Hill and Kinder. Run for Woodhead Mountain Rescue in this classic winter fell challenge with rugged terrain, mandatory kit checks and limited places.