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.
May 2027
A one-lap 10K spring trail race through Yarrow Valley Country Park in Chorley, featuring riverside trails, bluebell-lined woodland, bespoke finisher medals and prize categories.
A single lap trail race of approximately 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods, on mixed surfaces with chip timing and a bespoke finisher medal.
A countryside 5 km at Bowdon Rugby Club combining two laps, drinking stations approximately every kilometre and a mix of inflatable and non-inflatable obstacles. Up to five alcoholic drinks per runner are permitted and participants must be over 18.
Timed track event in Manchester offering 6, 12 or 24 hour options on a 400m loop. Solo or teams up to four, all finishers receive a time and medal.
June 2027
A 5k obstacle course in Avenham and Miller Park that raises funds for cancer research, featuring climbs, crawls and slides on a single lap route with staggered wave starts. Participants must be 13 or older and facilities include toilets and refreshme..
An inflatable obstacle-course event in Liverpool on 5 June 2027 offering 2.5k to 15k options, on-course music, medals, hydration and family friendly facilities.
Manchester Backyard Ultra at Giants Seat Scout Camp on 12 June 2027 challenges runners to repeat a 4.167 miles out and back loop every hour until only one runner remains.
July 2027
A summertime 5 mile trail race along the River Mersey in Sale, organised by Dragons Running Club with chip timing and proceeds shared with local charities.
An inflatable obstacle course event at Cheshire County Showground on 17 July 2027 offering 2.5 km to 15 km options, medals, music zones and on-course water.
August 2027
A 12 or 24 hour hill and trail event on a 5.8 km loop with 400 m ascent per lap, offering solo, pairs and team entries plus on-site camping and timed lap scoring.
September 2027
Two waymarked city to greenbelt runs from Cathedral Gardens in Manchester: a 55 km ultra and a 25 km trail with feed stations, chip timing and GPX route files.
A 100 mile ultramarathon in the United Kingdom on 25 and 26 September 2027, organised by GB ULTRAS LTD as part of the Ultra Great Britain Race Series.
July 2029
A single-day ultra of about 35.5 miles from Wigan to Tarporley, Day 4 of the MTC Albion series, limited to 40 runners with a 4 mph minimum pace and mandatory kit.