Ellesmere Port
Trail Running Calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellesmere Port for 2026-2027! We've gathered 97 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Join this flexible charity run along the River Mersey in Manchester. Complete as many 5.3km laps as you like in seven hours on a flat riverside course to support Save The Rhino.
A night trail event at Delamere Forest with a Spooky Halloween theme, reflective course markings and races over 10 km and a half marathon.
November 2026
Trail race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026 with places limited to 250 and a 15 plus age requirement.
A trail race on 1 November 2026 around Moel Famau with 17 km and 10 km routes, on‑site registration, mandatory kit and a focus on reduced single use plastic.
A forest run at Llandegla Forest Visitor Centre covering 6.4 km with 229 m of ascent. The event includes a safety briefing and requires a whistle, waterproof top, hat, gloves and a headtorch with at least two hours of good lighting; entry £5 EOD.
A November club organised trail race on a 5 mile route with marshals and marked signage. Registration and post race activity are at The Delph Tavern and car parking is at Upholland High School.
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.
Timed laps on a 5.3 km riverside course at Chorlton Water Park, with a seven hour limit and a Lucky Dip of classic Phoenix medals.
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 timed multi-lap run along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park featuring 5.3 km laps, a 7 hour limit, a bespoke finisher's medal and a handmade knitted bee, with £2 from each entry donated to Ray's of Sunshine Children's Charity.
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.