Trail Running calendar near Beckbury 2025-2026

The HOWUM 2025 is a 30-mile ultra marathon set in the stunning landscapes of mid Wales, starting from Llanidloes and exploring the source of the River Severn. Participants will traverse a combination of four scenic trails, including the Sarn, Glyndwr’s Way, Severn Way, and Wye Valley Walk, culminati..

The Dukeries 30 / 40 is a scenic running event taking place in Sherwood Forest, featuring two distance options of 30 and 40 miles. This circular loop is designed for both novice and experienced trail runners, providing a safe and supported environment to enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Nottinghams..

The Cake Race is an exciting fell race set in the scenic moorlands of Saddleworth, featuring a challenging 10-mile course with a total ascent of 1,700 feet. Participants will navigate flagged paths, tracks, and trails while enjoying stunning views of the Pennines and local industrial heritage. At th..

The "May The Fourth Be With You" event offers participants the choice of running a half marathon or a full marathon in the scenic Shropshire Hills, starting from Carding Mill Valley near Church Stretton. With a limit of 200 entries for the main race, runners can enjoy a well-supported course featuri..

The Trident Grantham Triathlon is set to take place on May 5, 2025, at the Grantham Meres Leisure Centre. This classic sprint triathlon aims to revitalize a cherished local tradition, previously organized by SBR Events, now under the management of Trident Sports Events. Participants can expect a wel..

The Coiners Fell Race, organized by Calder Valley Fell Runners, is a challenging 10.8 km (6.7 miles) race that takes participants through scenic paths, tracks, and moorland in Coiner's country. The route features stunning views of Cragg Vale and notable landmarks such as Erringden Moor and Stoodley ..

The Rainow 5 is a popular trail and fell race held annually on the first Wednesday evening in May, organized by the Macclesfield Harriers & Athletic Club. This event features a challenging 5-mile route that includes a significant ascent, taking participants through scenic areas like White Nancy and ..

The "24 Hours South - The Offa's Dyke Ultra" is an endurance running event taking place on May 10-11, 2025, starting from Prestatyn, North Wales. Participants will traverse the Offa's Dyke Footpath for 24 hours, aiming to cover the greatest distance by noon on May 11. Runners can compete solo or in ..

The Eastnor Castle Backyard event features 8-hour and 12-hour solo running options, as well as a relay format for teams. Participants will navigate a 4.167-mile course, with solo runners starting new laps on the hour. The relay option allows teams of various sizes to run continuously, with the flexi..

Cadair X is a challenging half marathon event that takes participants through breathtaking landscapes, including ancient woodlands, glacial lakes, and the rugged terrain of Cadair Idris. Covering a distance of 13.1 miles with a height gain of 1165 meters, the route consists of 65% trail, 25% mountai..

The Marsden Moors event, organized by the Long Distance Walkers Association (LDWA), features a challenging circular route with options of 26.2, 23, or 18 miles through the scenic Colne Valley. Scheduled for May 10, 2025, participants can enjoy a well-supported experience with checkpoints offering re..

The Furty Furlong is a challenging 3.75-mile off-road running event taking place in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, organized by Kingstone Runners. Set in the picturesque Mapplewell Meadows Farm, the course features hilly terrain primarily composed of grass, with sections of gravel and potential mud. Par..

The Spire Ultra is a challenging 33-mile trail race set in the picturesque Derbyshire countryside, now in its 9th year. The route primarily follows the Chesterfield Round Walk, showcasing a variety of landscapes, including high moorland, ancient woodlands, and rolling farmland. Participants will enc..

The Shires and Spires Ultra Marathon is a scenic 54-mile race set in Northamptonshire, featuring a mix of approximately 70% trails and 30% roads. Starting and finishing at Naseby Village Hall, the event offers five distance options, including a 10k, half-marathon, three-quarter marathon, marathon, a..

The Shires and Spires Marathon will take place in Naseby on Sunday 11 May 2025. You can run between 10 and 35 miles.

The The Scorpion Run will take place in Coleford on Sunday 11 May 2025.

The Stroud Trails Event is a scenic and challenging running event set in the beautiful Cotswolds, featuring four different trail runs: a Quarter Marathon (11K), Half Marathon, Marathon, and an Ultra 40. Participants will navigate a mix of local trails, hills, and disused railway tracks, all while en..

The Caradoc Classic is a fell running event organized by Mercia Fell Runners, aimed at promoting safe and sustainable running in the West Midlands. The race features a distance of 5.6 km with a total ascent of 268 meters, catering to both adults and juniors, with junior races available for participa..

The MTC Hafren Ultra is a challenging ultra marathon that serves as the first day of the MTC Severn Challenge. Participants embark on a nearly four-mile trek up Plynlimon, known for its treacherous terrain, before following the path of the River Severn back to the starting point. The race features a..

The Severn Challenge is a grueling 218-mile ultra marathon held over five days, featuring five distinct stages along the River Severn's scenic path. Participants tackle daily distances ranging from 26 to 59 miles, with a challenging overall finisher rate of approximately 26%. Each stage offers uniqu..