Birkenhead
Trail Running Calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birkenhead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 85 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
A Halloween night 5k at Herons Reach on mixed, muddy terrain with compulsory head torches, open to runners aged 11 and over and finishing with a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
A five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park, St Helens with marshalled routes, on-site facilities and post-race refreshments at The Ship Inn.
Inclusive Canicross at Mere Sands Wood with a timed one mile route and an optional 2.5 km social run on mostly flat woodland trails.
A trail race on 1 November 2026 around Moel Famau with 17 km and 10 km routes, on‑site registration, mandatory kit and a focus on reduced single use plastic.
A five mile trail race around Billinge crossing three counties plus a Friday Smart Nav navigation event and post race refreshments.
An evening trail run in Llandegla Forest on 6 November 2026 covering 6.4 km with 229 m climb; partially marked course, compulsory headtorch and kit, £5 entry on the day.
A 14.2 km fell race with 910 m ascent around Cilcain, Category A kit requirements, limited parking and a staffed kit dump.
A 40 mile circular multi terrain trail around Warrington from Lymm, with solo, pairs or four person relay options and three checkpoints.
Charity run in Stanley Park, Blackpool on World Diabetes Day supporting Breakthrough T1D with a 3.1 mile loop and options up to ultra distance.
Liverpool MoRun at Croxteth Park on 21 November 2026 offers 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances to support Movember.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.
A trail half marathon at Loggerheads Country Park with solo and teams of three relay options, varied terrain and feed stations each 7 km lap.
A scenic 10 km trail loop in Blackpool on 29 November 2026, passing Marton Mere and Blackpool Zoo with a bespoke finisher medal.
December 2026
A 6.4 km forest race at Llandegla with 229 m climb, compulsory headtorch and safety kit, and entry on the day only for a £5 fee.
A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dress award.
Trail races from Prestatyn seafront along Offa's Dyke offering half, full and a 55.5 km ultra finishing at Horseshoe Pass.
A winter trail challenge in Appley Bridge on December 6 2026, just over 20 miles with 2345 ft ascent, self-navigation, a 12 mile water stop, and compulsory kit.
An 8 km trail in Llangollen on 11 December 2026 with 244 m climb; the course is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.