Trail Running calendar near Wrexham 2026-2027

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A continuous 268 mile winter race along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit. The route includes over 10,700 metres of ascent and winter conditions such as deep snow and strong winds.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.

Off-road multi-distance event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, marathon and ultra options with a seven hour completion limit. Paid and virtual entries include medals; a free Strava-recorded option is also available without a meda..

Seven consecutive offroad days at Pengethley Manor where participants choose 5k to ultra distances with a seven hour limit each day, a virtual January option, and a unique medal for each day.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series at Pengethley Manor, The Proud Run offers 5k to ultra distances on a tough offroad course with a seven hour time limit and both race and virtual entry options, with medals for paid entries.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Lusty Run is an offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering 5k, 10k, half, full and ultra distances with a seven hour time limit and a virtual option during January.

A lap-based offroad event at Pengethley Manor offering distances from 5k to Ultra with a seven hour completion limit; in-person and virtual options include a personalised bib and a medal after verification.

A multi distance off road event at Pengethley Manor with a seven hour time limit for chosen distances and an on site or virtual option. The course uses 2.5 km laps and includes vineyard terrain and a hill.

A night trail event at Rivington with 10k and Half Marathon distances under a close encounters theme. Courses are marked with reflective signs so runners use head torches to navigate rough, muddy terrain.

Flat out and back races along the Leeds to Liverpool Canal at Kirkstall. Distances range from 10K to ultramarathon, with feed stations, marshals and Trail Running Association licensing.

Experience a volunteer run winter fell race across the West Yorkshire moors. Choose between 15 and 22 mile routes starting from Mytholmroyd for a true local running tradition.

Part of the 7 Deadly Sins series, The Envious Run takes place at Pengethley Manor on 17 January 2027 with lap based offroad routes from 5k to ultra. Runners and walkers have seven hours to complete their chosen distance and a virtual option..

Two races start from Kirkstall Bridge Inn: a scenic ~16 km trail along canal and riverside paths, and a flat 10 km out and back on the canal towpath. Courses are fully marked and marshalled with basic facilities at race HQ.

A weekend of running on the traffic free Tissington Trail near Ashbourne, offering a half marathon and a 10k with a gentle uphill outbound and slight downhill return, route maps and GPX files available, medals and free photos included.

Winter canal runs in Saltaire along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal with distances from 10K to Marathon on a mostly flat towpath. Fully marshalled course with drink stations, canal side loos and a bespoke finisher medal.

The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.

A 10 km race at Sowerby Bridge Pool that mixes muddy trail terrain with a tarmac return. A two person relay option is offered and entries are limited to 100 participants.

A trail event in Slaithwaite along the Huddersfield narrow gauge canal with options from 5k to marathon. Feed stations, marshals and a 6.5 hour cut off support participants across varied canal and tunnel terrain.

Relaxed, cash-only weekend runs beside the canal at the Fisherman Inn in Bingley, offering 5K, 10K and half marathon options with on-the-day registration and a jumble medal plus a beer or soft drink for finishers.