Trail Running calendar near Prestatyn 2025-2026

Take on the classic Wansfell fell race in Ambleside on 27 December 2025, a scenic out and back to the rocky summit. Expect steep stone steps, open fell running and a warm finish at Force Cafe, with pre entry and mandatory kit required.

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.

Bilberry Fields Winter is a lively 7.4 km fell race with about 371 m of climb through the South West Pennines near Todmorden. Race headquarters is the Hare and Hounds pub, with pre entry or entry on the day and post race refreshments.

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 New Year with the 19th Hangover Hike in Dewsbury on 1 January 2026. Choose 10, 17 or 21 mile circular routes that converge at a main checkpoint so you can shorten or extend on the day, with refreshments and a finisher certificate.

Kick off the New Year at Clowbridge 5k NYD! Enjoy a friendly two lap route around the reservoir with marshals, prizes and funds raised for local causes, open to ages 11 and up.

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

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..

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.

Moonriver Night Race is a 9.5 km night fell run in Dovedale with 345 m ascent across riverside and woodland trails. Based at The Old Dog in Thorpe, this torch lit night run requires advance entry, offers team prizes and has limited places.

Bowland Trail Half offers a rugged 13 miles with about 2,000 ft of ascent over varied Bowland terrain at Slaidburn. Unmarked route with maps and GPX, mandatory kit, a finish meal and proceeds to local foodbanks.

Bowland Ultra on 10 January 2026 is a rugged 42 mile winter route across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent. Well supported with aid stations, GPX tracking and a finishers meal, it raises funds for Morecambe Bay Foodbank.

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.

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.

The Trigger Fell Race is a classic high moorland challenge from Marsden to Edale across Kinder and Bleaklow with seven checkpoints and trig points. Pre entry only and full fell kit required, proceeds benefit Woodhead Mountain Rescue Team.

Tackle the Adidas TERREX Cannock Chase Trig Points Race, a scenic 26.5 km off road fell challenge across Cannock Chase with five checkpoints and self navigation. Limited places and rugged trails make it ideal for adventurous runners.