Sun 13 Sep 2026 Frodsham, Cheshire, UK

Defeat Delamere

Defeat Delamere returns for its 5th year with 5k, 10k, 16k and Junior Race routes!

4 races

  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #1 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham

Junior Race

10:10

Age 4 & over

£15

  • 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #2 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham

5K

10:00

Age 14 & over

£25

  • 5 km trail running + 97 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #3 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham

10K

09:45

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km trail running + 143 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #4 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham

16K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£40

  • 16 km trail running + 158 m ascent

Event overview

Taking place at Delamere Forest, Frodsham, participants can collect their race pack including their race number and timing chip at the registration tent on the day. Following that, there will be a collective warm-up session for the entire group before you head to the starting line. Runners will navigate the challenging landscape of this beautiful forest, encountering a mix of extended downhill stretches and straightaways. The course encourages a varied running style, propelling you towards the ultimate goal—the finish line. For completing the course, runners will recieve a tshirt, a medal, and a goodie bag! 

Event details

  • Average fitness
  • Beginner-friendly
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Spectators

Location

  • Cafe
  • Paid parking
  • Toilets

Races at event

  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #1 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham
Junior Race

10:10

Age 4 & over

£15

  • 1 mile trail running + 17 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #2 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham
5K

10:00

Age 14 & over

£25

  • 5 km trail running + 97 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #3 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham
10K

09:45

Age 15 & over

£30

  • 10 km trail running + 143 m ascent
  • Sun 13 Sep
  • #4 of 4
Delamere Forest, Frodsham
16K

09:30

Age 16 & over

£40

  • 16 km trail running + 158 m ascent
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