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.
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 trail race around Rivington with woodland, moorland and reservoir views, chip timing, prizes and a bespoke finisher medal.
A 29 km fell race in Llangollen on 11 April 2027 with 1100 m ascent; pre entry and day entry cost £18, minimum age 18.
A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590 m ascent, 12 checkpoints, GB Ultras support and live GPS tracking, 400 places and a 32 hour cut off.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest on 25 April 2027, with marked routes, marshals, aid stations and an event village at Delamere Forest Visitor Centre.
Trail endurance event at OnePlanet Adventure in Llandegla with repeated 5.33 km laps and over 140 m ascent each hour until one runner remains.
May 2027
Horwich Triathlon on 02 May 2027 in Horwich offers pool swims, road bike loops around Rivington Pike, road runs and 5K and 8.6K trail options.
Trail trail racing at Brockholes Nature Reserve with 10 km, half, marathon and ultra options run as laps on a marked course with medical cover and post-run refreshments.
24 hours solo and team ultra along the Offa's Dyke National Trail from Nova Centre Prestatyn with GPS tracking, six checkpoints and preplaced drop bags.
Looped courses from a 5K circuit to an ultra around the Lancaster canal and Haslam Park starting and finishing at the UCLAN Sports Arena in Cottam.
Endurance event at Delamere Forest where participants run a 4.167 mile loop every hour until only one runner can start another lap.
Trail races around Moel Famau in the Clwydian Range offering Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k on hilly off-road routes. Checkpoints provide refill taps, mandatory safety kit is required and canicross entries are accepted.
Off road 10 km alongside the Llangollen Canal with a kids 1 mile race; chip timed event with finisher medal included and a feeding station on course.
A measured, chip-timed 5k through Middlewich canals and trails with a family fun run on the cricket pitch; medals, goody bags and age-group prizes for finishers.
Multi-distance running around Avenham Park, Miller Park and Upper Farm nature reserve with marked hard-path laps, medical cover and a six hour ultra option.
An uphill only 10 km race from Ruthin to the Jubilee Tower on Moel Famau, finishing above 550 m with varied terrain and an optional bus return to Ruthin.
A 5 km muddy obstacle course at Birkenhead Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding. Organised by Cancer Research UK, the event uses staggered wave starts and requires participants to be 13 or older.
A scenic single lap 10K through Yarrow Valley Country Park amid spring bluebells, with river crossings, a finisher medal and prizes on 16/05/2027 at The Yarrow Bridge Pub.