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Name: Alyn Waters Winter Trails
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Gwersyllt

Gwersyllt, United Kingdom • 5 Dec 2026

Alyn Waters Winter Trails - 5k & 10k

Alyn Waters Winter Trails runs fully marked and marshalled trail races in Alyn Waters country park scheduled for 5 December 2026. The event takes place on accessible park paths with a variety of terrain and some uphill sections.

Distances include:

10 km trail
5 km trail
Canicross 5 km
Children's 1 km dash (free)

The event is open to all abilities and has no time limits; participants may race or take a more relaxed pace. Courses are described as easy to follow and are supported by marshals. Races are chip timed and all participants will receive a finishers medal. The organiser notes a family-friendly atmosphere and a mix of flat and hilly sections on the routes.

Additional details in the source mention course signage and marshalling, and that the event is presented as the first running of these winter trail races. The description above summarises the stated format, distances, and on-course support for the scheduled winter event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom Wales Gwersyllt

Race information

Registration

10 km

10km Trail

5 km

5km Trail

5 km

Canicross 5km

Childrens 1km Dash

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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