Trail Running calendar near Woodhouse Eaves 2025-2026

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 a scenic 10k around the historic Rauceby Estate on 27 December 2025, winding through parkland around the striking Rauceby Hall. Perfect for a festive challenge, this well kept estate offers countryside views and a memorable finish.

Run an undulating 10K cross country over Croft Hill and through a stream at the Acresford Sand and Gravel site in Huncote, Leicestershire. A friendly low cost, no prizes event with junior laps and a 400 runner limit.

Join the Alderley Winter Warmer for a scenic 10km trail run through Alderley Park where runners predict their finish time and remove watches to see who comes closest. Small field, pub prizes 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.

Join ESCAPE trails for a guided 10k through the scenic Thetford Forest at High Lodge on 28 December, ideal for runners stepping into trail running. Enjoy conversational pace groups, gentle terrain and friendly company.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a friendly Category AS fell race on 29 December 2025 near Todmorden, featuring a well marked 7.4 km course with 371 m of climb that suits beginners. Race HQ is the Hare and Hounds pub where refreshments and prize g..

Ring in the new year with the Bowstones Fell Race on 31 December 2025. This challenging 11 km fell course around Poynton climbs about 325 m and rewards finishers with a bottle of beer; pre entry required.

Start the new year with The Irregulars at Leggers Inn for the 19th Hangover Hike, a pub start walk or run with 10, 17 or 21 mile routes and checkpoints with tea and snacks. Routes can be shortened or lengthened on the day and all are welcom..

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..

Run under the Wolf Moon in this scenic out and back trail half in Sutton Scarsdale with undulating woodland and Five Pits Trail views. Finish with a Wolf Moon medal, cake and hot drinks by a campfire and an optional earlier start.

County cross country at Kelsall Equestrian Centre on 3 January 2026 featuring races from under 11 to senior and veteran, all competing for individual and team county titles. A must attend for Cheshire clubs seeking tough racing and team glo..

Experience the Chilterns Winter 10 km, a guided trail run through woodlands, hills and scenic viewpoints with run leaders for every ability group. Finish at Church Farm Cafe with parking, bag drop and canicross friendly routes near train li..

Celebrate winter cross country at the 99th Leicestershire and Rutland Championships at scenic Rotherby Lodge Farm on 3 January 2026. Races for ages 9 to masters across varied distances make it perfect for club rivalry and muddy fun.

Bodenham Bound is a charity trail run at Bodenham Arboretum near Kidderminster on 4 January 2026, raising funds for Kemp Hospice and Harkaway Scouts. Pick 5 km or 10 km and tackle a scenic but testing mixed terrain course.

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.

Run under the stars through Dovedale valley in Moonriver Night Race, a night time 9.5 km Peak District fell race from The Old Dog, Thorpe. Expect rugged climbs, required headtorch, and a lively pub finish.

Country to Capital is a 43 mile ultramarathon from Wendover to Little Venice, London, blending country trails, roads and a canal towpath into the city. GPS tracking and checkpoints guide runners to a lively canal side finish.

Experience Round Sheffield Run Winter, a spirited multi stage trail race with 11 timed stages over 20 km and relaxed jog or walk links between stages. Reward yourself at the finish with Thornbridge beer, wood fired pizza and festival vibes.

WTF Where's The Finish? is a timed challenge in Thetford Forest where you choose a 4 hour or 6 hour slot and run as many 5.3k laps as you like. Enjoy multi terrain trails, aid each lap and a bespoke finisher medal, or take a virtual place.