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.
December 2026
A 24 hour out-and-back ultra from Llanbenwch campsite with solo or two to four person team entries and three distance options up to 98 km.
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 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 looped, exactly 5k multi terrain race from the Caravan Park and Cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin with electronic timing, medals and countryside views.
Night trail races at Rivington feature reflective marked routes, head torch running and rough muddy terrain with a 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids race.
February 2027
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles and a 10 hour time limit.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 17 hour cut-off on 27 February 2027.
March 2027
Trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham with 5k and 10k races, canicross, water stations, and a charity partner.
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 community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.
A six hour timed multi lap run along the Ribble estuary in Lytham with 5.24 mile laps and options to complete half or full marathon distances.
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.
April 2027
A 13.8 mile off road half marathon from Moel y Parc summit along Offa's Dyke to Prestatyn beach, with 2450 ft ascent, two feed stations and electronic timing.
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.