Trail Running calendar near Bangor 2025-2026

Experience a winter trail and fell race by torchlight in Llangollen this December from Dinas Bran Leisure Centre. The 8 km route includes about 244 m of ascent, a sharp climb up Velvet Hill and faster downhill sections; head torch required.

Join round 4 of the North Staffs Cross Country League at Keele on 13 December 2025 for a classic cross country test across traditional terrain. Team and individual races across all ages make it a great day for clubs and runners of every lev..

BigXmas Trail Festival at Sale Water Park offers 11 km, half marathon and marathon trail routes along the River Mersey. Chip timed, the festive finish features mince pies, mulled wine and the choice of a medal or a tree planted.

Run Moel Famau's festive Piece of String at Bwlch Penbarras on 20 Dec 2025, a surprise 6 to 12 km trail where the exact route is only revealed near the end. Finishers enjoy a mince pie and festive medal and a canicross race runs before the..

Join the Santa Dash on 21 December for a festive 4 mile trail run around Horwich, Bolton, with medals for finishers and prizes for best fancy dress. Dress up, enjoy spot prizes and festive fun for all abilities.

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..

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.

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

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.

Reservoir Roundabout on 10 January 2026 at Elan Valley Visitor Centre offers scenic but challenging upland walks and runs with 20 mile and 12 mile route options. Routes are partly waymarked so map reading and proper kit are required; this n..

The Ardwhallan will take place in West Baldwin Reservoir on Saturday 10 January 2026. You can run 12 kilometers.

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.

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

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.

Take on the Holly Challenge this January on the leafy lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve in Telford, with multiple distance options and medals for every finisher. With only 50 places, this small friendly event offers marshals, an aid station..

Run the Petzl Night Runner at Rivington under head torch light, choosing 10 km or a half marathon on glow in the dark trail signage. Expect rough, boggy, rocky terrain, a finisher medal and lively post race buzz.

Tour De Yr Wyddfa is an epic winter loop around Yr Wyddfa, climbing 2327 m on the full 43.5 km route. Solo, pair or two leg relay entries are welcome, but runners must meet mountain experience and kit requirements for safety.

Explore the Shropshire Hills from Carding Mill Valley with marathon, half marathon or 10k routes across The Long Mynd and National Trust terrain. Enjoy stocked aid stations, a medal and a fun cake competition after your run.

Take on the Ras Tarrenhendre Fell Race in Abergynolwyn, Wales on 31 January 2026, a rugged 6 mile course climbing to Tarrenhendre summit with 2000 ft of ascent. Enjoy tough trails, dramatic views and homemade soup back at HQ.