Chester
Trail Running Calendar near Chester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 68 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
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.
December 2026
A 6.4 km forest race at Llandegla with 229 m climb, compulsory headtorch and safety kit, and entry on the day only for a £5 fee.
A one-lap trail 10 km through and around Tatton Park on 6 December 2026 organised by Run North West, finishing outside Egerton Youth Club. The course mixes trail, grass, tarmac and gravel with veteran and overall prizes plus a best fancy dress award.
Trail races from Prestatyn seafront along Offa's Dyke offering half, full and a 55.5 km ultra finishing at Horseshoe Pass.
A winter trail challenge in Appley Bridge on December 6 2026, just over 20 miles with 2345 ft ascent, self-navigation, a 12 mile water stop, and compulsory kit.
An 8 km trail in Llangollen on 11 December 2026 with 244 m climb; the course is partially marked and a good head torch is essential.
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 Boxing Day race in Chester starting and finishing at Chester Racecourse, circling the Roman city walls over an approximately 6 km course with prizes for overall and age categories.
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.
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.
Trail running in Delamere Forest, Cheshire offering 10K and Half Marathon on signed routes with timing, aid stations and medals.
February 2027
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.
A 44th edition LDWA challenge walk of 26 miles around South Shropshire from Oswestry on 27 Feb 2027 with plotted route issued on the day and staffed checkpoints.