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.
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 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, 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 laps along the River Mersey in Chorlton Water Park with distances from 5 km to ultra, a bespoke finishers' medal and a cake slice included.
Forest trail running at Delamere Forest on 24 January 2027 with 10k and Half Marathon routes mainly on wide forest trails.
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 moorland challenge from Rivington Village Hall across Rivington, Anglezarke and Turton Moors with walker options of 17 or 24 miles and a 10 hour 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, 849 m ascent trail ultramarathon around Chester on 27 February 2027 with seven checkpoints, live GPS tracking and mandatory kit requirements.
March 2027
Two days of trail running at Brynkinalt Estate near Wrexham with 5k and 10k races, canicross, medals, awards and a charity partner.
26 and 18 mile walking and running routes across the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors, based at Greenmount Old School Community Centre on 14 March 2027.