Liverpool
Trail Running Calendar near Liverpool 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Liverpool for 2026-2027! We've gathered 105 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
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 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 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 short fell race on Moel Famau of about 4 km with roughly 350 m descent, finishing in Cilcain; date to be confirmed.
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, 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.
Night trail event at Rivington with reflective-signed routes and head torch requirement, offering a Half Marathon, 10k and a free 1k kids race.
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.
March 2027
A weekend trail festival at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham offering approx 5k and 10k races, canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday, with water stations, medals and awards.
Two community trail races in Abbey Village on 14 March 2027: a scenic 9 km trail and a fully off-road 2.2 km junior run. Both courses are marshalled with first aid cover, refreshments, and proceeds supporting the local school PTA.