Birkenhead
Trail Running Calendar near Birkenhead 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Birkenhead for 2026-2027! We've gathered 96 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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 short fell race on Moel Famau of about 4 km with roughly 350 m descent, finishing in Cilcain; date to be confirmed.
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, electronically timed 5k at Llanbenwch near Ruthin that mixes minor roads and trails, awards category prizes, gives everyone a medal and has an onsite cafe.
Night trail event at Rivington with reflective-signed routes and head torch requirement, offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a free 1k kids race.
Forest trail event at Delamere Forest on 24 January 2027 offering 10k and Trail 13 (Half Marathon) routes on mainly wide trails with electronic timing and a finisher medal.
February 2027
50 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit and a 17 hour cut-off.
March 2027
A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.
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 coastal timed running event in Lytham featuring a 5.24 mile flat tarmac lap with options to complete marathon or half marathon within a six hour limit.
A coastal 10 km out-and-back on Blackpool Beach starting and finishing by the Mirror Ball, run mainly on firm sand with a water station at 5 km. Pre-registration only, minimum age 15, chip timing, event T-shirt option and on-course medical support.
April 2027
A 10 mile spring trail race around Rivington with woodland and moorland trails, timed results, medals and prizes on 11 April 2027.
A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester with 1590m ascent, 12 supported checkpoints, live GPS tracking and a 32 hour cut off.
Trail running at Delamere Forest on April 25 2027 with 10K, 21K and 42K routes through forest, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail. Routes are marked, a GPX file is provided, and an event village offers food and finish line goodies.