Trail Running calendar near Deeside 2025-2026

The Carsington Water Half Marathon & 10k, held at Carsington Water near Ashbourne, UK, offers runners a scenic and undulating trail route around the reservoir. The half marathon features an out-and-back section plus a full loop of the reservoir, while the 10k covers nearly a full loop. Each kilomete..

The Drop - Kendal is an exhilarating and challenging race in the UK, designed to test participants' resilience and resourcefulness. Competitors can choose between a 15-mile or 10-mile journey, either solo or in teams. The race begins with participants being transported to an undisclosed drop-off loc..

The Alyn Waters Winter Trails offer 5k and 10k fully marked and marshalled trail running courses set in the scenic Alyn Waters country park. Designed for all abilities, the event encourages participants to race or enjoy a leisurely run without time limits. The accessible paths feature varied terrain..

The Cannock Chase Forest Christmas 10K, 5K, and Junior Fun Run is a festive running event set in the scenic Cannock Chase Forest, Staffordshire. Participants can enjoy a challenging yet beautiful trail through the forest, with options for different distances to accommodate all ages and abilities. Th..

The Sea 2 Summit - Offa's Dyke Half/Full/Ultra is a challenging running event that takes place along the scenic Offa's Dyke footpath, starting from Prestatyn seafront. Participants can choose from three distances: Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and a new Ultra distance of 33 miles, which culminates a..

The Mytholmroyd Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a classic 6-mile (9.7 km) winter fell running event in Calderdale, England, featuring 1,640 feet (500 meters) of ascent. The flagged course offers varied terrain, from muddy fields to rugged moorland, making it suitable for newco..

The Peak Raid Race 4 – Eastern Moors and Burbage Valley is a fell running event held in the Peak District, featuring challenging terrain across hills, moors, and dales. Participants have three hours to navigate and select their own routes to collect points by visiting controls, emphasizing route cho..

The Chasewater Christmas Pudding Dash is a festive running event held at Chasewater Country Park in Staffordshire. Participants can choose between a 10k or 5k race, with the course featuring picturesque trails around the reservoir. The event encourages festive attire, adding to the celebratory atmos..

The Cardington Cracker is a popular fell running event organized by Telford Athletic Club, taking place in Cardington, Shropshire. The race covers a distance of 14.5 km with a total ascent of 793 meters, making it a challenging course, especially in December's conditions. Participants must pre-regis..

The Punk Panther Christmas Cracker is a winter trail running event held in Otley, UK, featuring three distance options: 12, 19, and 32 miles with climbs ranging from 1,700 to 3,400 feet. The race follows a mystery route that changes annually, starting at Otley Methodist Church and finishing at The B..

The 20th Regular Irregular is a running and walking event held in the Holmfirth area, starting and finishing at Brockholes Village Hall. Participants can choose from three looped routes of varying distances: 11.6 miles, 7.2 miles, and 4.2 miles, completing them in order from longest to shortest. The..

The Moors The Merrier is a festive 21-mile circular running and walking event held around the moors of Hebden Bridge, starting and finishing at Hebden Bridge Golf Club. The anti-clockwise route traverses Midgley Moor, Wadsworth Moor, Heptonstall Moor, and Erringden Moor, featuring a challenging fina..

The BigXmas Trail Festival is an annual trail running event held at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester, blending urban and rural landscapes. Now in its fourth year, it offers three race distances: 11km, half marathon, and marathon. The courses are fully marked and marshalled, suitable for both be..

The Sherwood Pines Festive Trail Runs, held near Mansfield in Nottinghamshire, offer a family-friendly running event set within 3,300 acres of scenic woodland steeped in Robin Hood history. Scheduled for December 14, 2025, the event features a new 5km trail run alongside a 10km trail run and a festi..

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 revealed as the race progresses. The event includes a Canic..

The Winter Solstice Strider is a unique night running event held at the scenic St Ives Estate in Bingley, West Yorkshire. Participants can choose between 5k or 10k distances on an undulating multi-terrain course, completing one or two laps. The event welcomes runners, joggers, and walkers, with chip..

The Wormstones Fell Race will take place in Glossop on Wednesday 31 December 2025.

The Punk Panther Green Gateways will take place in Otley on Thursday 1 January 2026. You can run between 13 and 34 miles.

The LDWA's Hangover Hike is an annual winter walking and running event held in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire, starting and finishing at The Leggers Inn. Participants can choose from three circular routes of 10, 17, or 21 miles, all converging at a main refreshment checkpoint, allowing flexibility to shor..

The Yorkshire Trail Runs at Harewood House, Leeds, offer scenic trail running across over 1,000 acres of gardens, woodlands, and farmland. Set in the heart of Yorkshire, this event features three distances: 5km, 10km, and a half marathon, catering to runners aged 11 and above. The 5km suits beginner..