Birkenhead
Trail Running Calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birkenhead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 84 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
BigXmas Trail Festival on 13 December 2026 offers three trail distances at Sale Water Park in Greater Manchester. Courses are marked and marshalled with aid stations on the half and marathon, chip timing, and a finishers medal or tree planting option..
A family friendly 3 km festive fun run at Marbury Country Park on 13 Dec 2026, organised by Northwich Running Club; entry £5 and places limited to 250.
A festive trail race at Bwlch Penbarras with a mystery course of 6 to 12 kilometres, a canicross category, marshals and a mince pie at the finish.
A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.
A downhill fell race from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain, about 4 km with a 350 m descent; date probable 27 December 2026 and the course is partially marked.
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
January 2027
A scenic 5k loop from the Caravan Park and Cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, featuring mixed road and trail surfaces, electronic timing and a finisher medal.
Night trail running around Rivington and Winter Hill with 10K and Half Marathon options, reflective course markings and a required head torch.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
February 2027
Challenge walk through Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors offering 17 mile and 24 mile routes; runners may enter only the 24 mile course.
Trail runs of 5 km, 10 km and a Half Marathon near Rivington Pike with live chip timing, finish medals and a canicross option for one dog per runner.
A 50 miles trail ultramarathon near Chester on 27 February 2027 with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints and a 17 hour cut-off; 2027 entries are sold out.
Timed 6-hour off-road event at Cuerden Valley where runners complete 5 km laps to reach half or full marathon distances; aid station, parking and medals included.
March 2027
Trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering 5 km and 10 km races with a separate canicross day, on private estate land and with designated parking.
Trail races at Tatton Park on 6 March 2027: 5 km, 10 km and half marathon across wildlife-rich parkland with live chip timing.
Two trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km route and a fully off road 2.2 km junior run with marshals, first aid and postrace refreshments.
Seaside lap race in Lytham St. Annes on flat tarmac along the Ribble estuary, with lap-based distances up to a marathon and a six hour time limit.
A coastal 10 km on Blackpool South Shore from The Mirror Ball, combining beach and promenade running with varied surfaces, chip timing, water stations and a finisher medal.