Ellesmere Port
Trail Running Calendar near Ellesmere Port 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellesmere Port for 2026-2027! We've gathered 90 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
December 2026
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 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 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.
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.
Timed event on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course at Hardy Farm with pick your own medals and a seven hour time limit.
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.
Night trail races at Rivington feature reflective marked routes, head torch running and rough muddy terrain with a 10k, half marathon and a free 1k kids race.
Timed multi lap event at Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a vegetarian aid station and a finishers medal plus cake from Finch Bakery.
A timed draw event at Hardy Farm where participants pick Bees or Dragons and complete laps along the River Mersey within a seven hour limit, with a bespoke medal for finishers.
February 2027
A challenge walk around Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles and a 10 hour time limit.
Lap-based timed event along the River Mersey at Chorlton Water Park offering distances from 5 km to ultra with a seven hour time limit and on-site vegetarian aid.
A 50 mile trail ultramarathon near Chester with 849 m ascent, seven checkpoints, mandatory kit requirements and a 17 hour cut-off on 27 February 2027.
March 2027
Trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham with 5k and 10k races, canicross, water stations, and a charity partner.