Trail Running calendar near Pwll-glas 2025-2026

Join Wharfedale Harriers on 21 December for The Stoop, an 8 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park with about 250 m ascent. Expect a festive vibe with a free Santa hat, post race tea and a Curly Wurly, and team entries welcome.

Join the festive Santa Dash 4 miles in Horwich on 21 December for a fun, family friendly fancy dress run. All finishers receive a Christmas medal and there are prizes for best costume plus spot prizes to keep the party lively.

Celebrate Boxing Day with the Whinberry Naze fell race in Rawtenstall, a punchy 4 mile course with 229 m climb across Pennine fells. Enter on the day for a festive atmosphere, fancy dress prizes and a friendly post race vibe.

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..

Run the Midwinter Mortimer Trail on 27 December 2025 with 15 or 30 mile routes between Ludlow and Kington in the Marches. Take in limestone tops, ridges, river valleys and ancient hill forts on this classic winter trail.

Join EPOC MapRun in Greenhead Park, Huddersfield, with routes from 1.4 to 4.9 km for all abilities. Use the MapRun app or grab a map, enjoy the park cafe and return to the Community Room when you finish.

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 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 Daleside Auld Lang Syne fell race at Penistone Hill on 31 December. A muddy 6.7 mile loop with about 1000 ft of ascent, capped entries and a bottle of Daleside beer included.

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.

Kick off the year with the Clowbridge 5k on New Year's Day, a friendly two lap trail around scenic Clowbridge Reservoir. Organised by Run JMC, this mostly flat, marshalled race supports local causes and offers prizes.

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.

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.

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.

Bowland Trail Half on 10 January 2026 in Slaidburn is a rugged unmarked trail of about 13 miles with roughly 2,000 ft of ascent, mandatory kit and a race briefing. Proceeds benefit local foodbanks.

Tackle a rugged 42 mile fell and trail challenge from Slaidburn across Bowland with 1,700 m of ascent, four hearty aid stations and winter navigation to test your skills. Entries open July 1 2025 and proceeds support local foodbanks and cha..

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.

Explore the wild Elan and Claerwen Valleys in the Reservoir Roundabout, an annual 12 or 20 mile walking and running challenge across upland terrain. Waymarked but requiring map skills, it is volunteer run with proceeds to local charities.