Chester
Trail Running Calendar near Chester 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Chester for 2026-2027! We've gathered 80 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A 15.7 km fell race with 950 m ascent around the Clwydian Hills based at Cilcain Village Hall; navigation skills and prior experience are required.
A chip-timed charity run at Croxteth Park on 21 November 2026 offering 1.5 km, 5 km, 10 km and half marathon distances while supporting Movember.
Trail races of 10K, 21K and 42K through Delamere Forest with marked routes and marshals. GPX files are provided and an event village offers food, drink and partner goodies at the finish.
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 offering 5k, 10k and half marathon routes on mixed road and trail, held in memory of two people to raise funds for charity.
December 2026
Night trail of 6.4 km with 229 m climb around Llandegla Forest, held under BS partially marked conditions with a compulsory safety briefing and kit including a headtorch with two hours light. Entry £5 on the day.
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 night trail run of 8 km with 244 m of climb around Dinas Bran Leisure Centre in Llangollen. A good head torch is essential and online entry carries a £5 fee.
A 24 hour ultra from Llanbenwch Caravan Park with solo and three-person team options, fully marked out-and-back routes visiting five trigs totaling 94 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 short fell race on Moel Famau of about 4 km with roughly 350 m descent, finishing in Cilcain; date to be confirmed.
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.
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.