Trail Running calendar near Macclesfield 2025-2026

Challenge yourself on the Bilberry Fields Winter fell race in the South West Pennines on 29 December 2025. A classic 7.4 km course with about 371 m of climb finishes back at the Hare and Hounds pub for refreshments and prizes.

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 year outdoors with the 19th Hangover Hike on 1 January in Dewsbury. Choose from 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes, enjoy checkpoints, warm drinks and a pub finish with real ale and good company.

Kick off the New Year with the Clowbridge 5k around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir in Burnley. Enjoy a friendly two lap trail run with marshals, prizes and proceeds supporting local causes.

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 the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Cross Country Championships on Saturday 3 January 2026 at Rotherby Lodge Farm. Races from age 9 to masters promise fierce county rivalry and club team competition over varied courses.

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.

Start the year with PECO XC League Race 3, a spirited one lap cross country through West Park and Beckett Park in Leeds on 4 January 2026. Fast, undulating terrain offers a great team and club racing atmosphere.

Moonriver Night Race lights up Dovedale valley in the Peak District on 9 January 2026, a 9.5 km route with 345 m of climb over riverside trail, fields and woodland. Limited to 250 runners, entries are pre entry only so book early.

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.

Take on the Bowland Trail Half in Slaidburn this January for a challenging 13 mile trail with 2000 ft ascent across tracks, singletrack and boggy sections. Enjoy a warm finish meal, a keepsake and support local foodbanks.

Tackle the Bowland Ultra, a 42 mile winter trail challenge around Slaidburn on 10 Jan 2026, with rough trails, boggy sections and big climbs. Aid stations, a finisher meal and fundraising for Morecambe Bay Foodbank make it a memorable day.

Take on the Round Sheffield Run Winter on 10 January 2026, a staged trail enduro through Endcliffe Park with 11 timed stages across Sheffield parkland. Expect competitive timed sections, relaxed transitions and a lively post race party.

Take on the Montane Winter Spine, a continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 168 hour limit. Expect harsh winter weather and strict qualification rules for this epic endurance test.

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.

Take on the Trigger Fell Race, a classic linear fell run across Black Hill, Bleaklow and Kinder from Marsden to Edale with seven checkpoints including trig points. Entries are limited and pre entry is required, with profits to Woodhead Moun..

Take part in Festive 5 on 11 Jan 2026, a 5 mile off road run along the River Avon through Fladbury and Lower Moor. Organised by Friends of Fladbury, this fundraiser offers free cake, spot prizes and supports local community projects.