Chester
Trail Running Calendar near Chester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 67 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
An eight hour event in Delamere Forest where runners complete as many 6.02 km mixed terrain loops as possible; every finisher receives a recorded time and a medal.
A circular half marathon through Warrington that follows canals, the River Mersey and the Trans Pennine Trail on Sunday 18 October 2026.
Flat out and back 5 mile race along the Wirral Way with gravel underfoot, Dee Estuary views, chip timing, medal and goody bag at Station Road Thurstaston.
Night of the Undead Zombie Run at Haigh Woodland Park is a mixed terrain 5.15 km fun run with zombie zones, flag lives, manual timing and glow in the dark medals.
Night trail races at Delamere Forest on 31 October 2026 offering 10 km and half marathon distances, a spooky Halloween fancy dress theme and a free kids 1 km.
November 2026
Five mile trail race in Sankey Valley Park near St Helens with marshals, limited parking, finishers' goody bags and prizes; minimum age 15.
Trail races around Moel Famau on 1 November 2026 with 17 km and 10 km options, mandatory waterproof and navigation kit, and reduced single use plastic.
A 5 mile trail across Billinge that crosses three counties, with climbs including Sheep Hill and a Friday evening Smart Nav navigation event.
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 starting and finishing in Lymm, open to solo runners, pairs and four person relays with three checkpoints and finish support.
MoRunning at Croxteth Park offers chip timed 1.5k, 5k, 10k and half marathon races supporting Movember, with medals, marshals and water stations.
Trail races in Delamere Forest offering 10K, 21K and 42K routes through woodland, Blakemere Moss and the Sandstone Trail with marked course and marshals.
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.
Community running event at Alderley Park on 28 November 2026 with 5k, 10k and half marathon options, mixed road and trail routes, and post-race music and food.