Trail Running calendar near Bewdley 2026-2027

The Bullock Smithy Hike is a 56-mile circular ultra-hike or run organized by a local Scout group. Held over a weekend in September, it starts and finishes in Hazel Grove.

Experience trail running through the Shropshire Hills and The Long Mynd with a choice of 10k, half marathon, or marathon distances starting from the scenic Carding Mill Valley.

Run the fell race at Britain's oldest sheepdog trials. The 7.1 km course tours the Longshaw Estate and Grindleford Valley. Your race entry grants free access to the trials, with food, a beer tent, and grandstand seating.

Enjoy a scenic trail run through the Staffordshire countryside starting and finishing at a canal side pub. This charity event features a 10k route followed by evening food and music.

Experience a unique run through the National Arboretum on solid forest paths. With distances from 1 mile to a half marathon, this event offers a scenic and flat course for runners of all ages.

Experience an all-terrain run from Barmouth beach to the summit of Cadair Idris. Choose from three distances featuring coastal views and mountain trails with full marshal support and chip-timed results.

A long-distance walking and running event crossing Wales over a 45 mile linear route to be completed within 18 hours, presented as a weekend package with accommodation, coach transport, refreshment stops and route maps.

Experience a flat multi terrain course along the banks of the River Wye. This festival of running offers chip timed 10k and 5k races plus a family fun run and Canicross options for everyone to enjoy.

Test your endurance at the Exterminator, a 27 km fell race with over 1000 meters of climbing. Join the final event of the Totley AC Race Series starting from the pavilion in Sheffield.

Take on the Stretton Skyline, a scenic yet demanding 30.5 km fell race around Church Stretton with 1357 m of climb and panoramic Shropshire Hills views. Pre entry only, finishers enjoy a tasty goody bag.

Celebrate the 40th anniversary of NOTFAST RC with a scenic trail run through the Lincolnshire countryside. Choose from four distances and enjoy local hospitality including refreshments and post race food.

Experience an bouncy obstacle course featuring the world's largest inflatable structures in Bakewell. Navigate through a fun 5k route in Derbyshire and collect your finisher medal at the end.

Ultra X England offers multi-day trail races in the Peak District each September, with distances from 12km to 110km. It's a UTMB Index event featuring fully stocked aid stations and is part of the Great British Slam challenge.

Traverse twenty miles of high moorlands and gritstone edges in the Peak District. Use your map and compass navigation skills to complete this off road journey in support of mountain rescue.

Run as far as you like at Alice in Runderland, a timed multi lap event at Parc Taf Bargoed with flexible start times and on course support. Choose from one lap up to marathon and earn a bespoke finisher medal.

Explore the scenic Shropshire Hills with 12, 18, or 26 mile routes starting from Wistanstow. This historical challenge walk offers full support and a hot meal at the finish for both walkers and runners.

Test your endurance at MacTuffX Manchester with high intensity interval racing. Choose between solo or team categories featuring 400m and 800m repetitions in a competitive format.

Experience the beauty of the Peak District with trail runs starting from Bakewell Showground. Choose between three distances that pass by the River Derwent and the historic Chatsworth House.

Tackle the Ilam Three Peaks fell race on Sun 13 Sep 2026 in the Peak District, a punchy 6.4 km route with 520 m of climb across classic fell terrain. Pre entry required, so book early for this steep, scenic challenge.

Experience a traffic free trail run through the historic Holdenby House estate with distances ranging from 10km to 50km. Enjoy rolling Northamptonshire views and woodland paths on this private country estate.