Merseyside
Trail Running Calendar near Merseyside 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Merseyside for 2026-2027! We've gathered 114 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A point to point 30 miles ultra along the coast from Blackpool Tower to Lancaster Castle that includes a ferry crossing between Fleetwood and Knott End. The event features chip timing, aid stations and mandatory kit checks.
Trail races in Delamere Forest offering a Half Marathon and 10K on marked technical woodland trails with a canicross option and eco friendly measures.
Experience a scenic trail run through Blackpool with distances ranging from 10km to an ultra marathon. Navigate a beautiful loop course passing Marton Mere nature reserve and local landmarks while enjoying bespoke finisher medals.
A five mile trail race in Worsley Woods on 27 September 2026, organised by Swinton Running Club with affiliated and unaffiliated entry options and race-number collection on the day.
A community focused 5 mile mixed terrain race in Rimrose Valley Country Park, Waterloo, Liverpool, with a scenic traffic free course through woodland and canal paths and a themed medal for finishers.
October 2026
Uphill only 10 km from Ruthin to Moel Famau finishing above 550 m, featuring varied trails, a steep final gully and an optional bus return to Ruthin.
A multi-lap off road trail event at Cuerden Valley Park where runners complete 5 km loops within a six hour window to reach half or full marathon distances.
A trail half marathon around Rivington on 10 October 2026, starting and finishing at Rivington and Blackrod High School, organised by Chorley Women FC.
A 5K obstacle course at The Cheshire County Showground in Knutsford supporting Islamic Help, with 12+ obstacles and a minimum £250 fundraising requirement.
Inclusive canicross at Pennington Flash Country Park with scenic woodland and lakeside trails, two distance options, onsite facilities, marshals and dog welfare support.
An 8 hour looped run in Delamere Forest with repeated 6.08 km mixed terrain laps where runners can complete as many loops as they wish and receive a finishing time and medal.
Discover Warrington's historic transport networks on this circular half marathon. Enjoy a marshalled trail route along canals and rivers with chip timing and a finishers medal included.
A flat out and back 5 mile race on 18 October 2026 along the Wirral Way from Thurstaston, with chip timing, on course water and a finisher medal.
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.
A night time 5k at Herons Reach Blackpool on 31 October 2026 over multi terrain parkland. Pre booked entry is required with set fees by age category and all finishers receive a glow in the dark medal.
November 2026
Trail running race at Sankey Visitors Centre in St Helens on 1 November 2026, limited to 250 places with entry via SiEntries and a minimum age of 15.