Trail Running calendar near Birch Vale 2026-2027

A Marches LDWA challenge walk from Holdgate Church offering 10 mile and 22 mile routes via Abdon Burf and Wenlock Edge. The event supports Holdgate and Eaton church communities and is currently full with a waiting list.

A Coventry Way Challenge is a circular long distance walking and running event around Coventry of about 40 miles with five checkpoints, tracker monitoring and a hot meal at the finish; entries include solo and relay options.

Run for Wildlife Spring 10k is a fun running safari at The Yorkshire Wildlife Park raising funds for the Wildlife Foundation. Enjoy a scenic licensed 10k loop with park entry included or take part virtually.

Run the scenic Tissington Trail on 26 April 2026 with marathon and half marathon options along a traffic free, mixed terrain route from Ashbourne to Parsley Hay. Enjoy bespoke medals, free photos and a welcoming trail atmosphere.

Tackle scenic trails at Delamere Forest on 26 April 2026 with 21K or 42K routes that loop past Blakemere Moss and climb Old Pale Hill for wide Cheshire views. Enjoy undulating terrain, marshals, aid stations and a welcoming event village.

Bleaklow Blitz is an 8 mile fell race from Torside Reservoir, climbing 452 m as it follows the Pennine Way to Bleaklow Head and back. Expect rough moorland, sweeping views and a testing but rewarding course.

A 15.4 km fell race in Hayfield, Peak District on 26 April 2026 with about 600 m of climb. Pre-entry only, full FRA kit required, and teams of three are accepted in mens and womens categories.

Join the Bunny Run Relay in the South West Pennines for a playful team race of three, each running a short hilly leg. On the day entries only, eggs serve as batons and every finisher gets a Cadbury creme egg.

Take on the Ian Charlesworth Hartcliff Hill fell race in Penistone on 28 April 2026: a spirited 7.4 km loop over fields and rough tracks with great views and friendly marshals. Fast, well marked and ideal for club teams.

Orchan Rocks is a classic fell race in the South West Pennines on Tue 28 Apr 2026, starting at the Staff of Life pub in Todmorden. Tackle a punchy 5.4 km course with 280 m climb, open to runners aged 14 and over with pre entry or day entry.

Enjoy a scenic riverside run on the Trans Pennine Trail with 5 km and 10 km routes, mostly flat and fast. Limited to 150 runners, finishers get a drink from Piglove Brewery and night runners must carry a headtorch.

Fo(e) Edge is a compact fell race in the South West Pennines on Wed 29 Apr 2026, sending runners over 4.1 miles with 300 m of climb from Cowpe Village Hall. Entry on the day is £5 and teams are welcome for a spirited midweek test of hill le..

A six hour lap event at Pooley Country Park near Tamworth where runners complete 3.3 mile laps on mixed grassland and park paths. Distances range from a single 5k lap up to many laps within the time limit.

The Clowbridge 5k Spring series final on 30 April 2026 is a two lap trail race around Clowbridge Reservoir with 25 m of elevation. Open to ages 11 and over, the series awards prizes and donates proceeds to local causes.

Join the Malvern Hills Ultra on May 2 in Worcestershire for stunning but testing trail runs from 23 to 47 miles along the Worcestershire Way with big climbs, checkpoints and GPX routes provided. Finishers earn a bespoke medal and keepsake.

Run 50 miles across the Yorkshire Dales from Malham, passing Malham Cove and the Three Peaks. With 2593 m ascent and an 18 hour cutoff this scenic ultra will challenge experienced trail runners.

Run the May the Fourth trail races on 2 May 2026 across scenic Long Mynd from Carding Mill Valley, with half marathon and full marathon options. Limited entries and a virtual option mean great views for hill and trail fans.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Trail running in Staveley with 5k, 10k and 21k marked routes across varied Lakeland terrain, feed and water stations, medical cover and a lively start and finish village with live music and race commentary.

Join Furty Furlong on 2 May 2026 in Barnsley for a scenic but testing 3.75 mile off road cross country around Mapplewell Meadows Farm. Limited to 150 runners, this hilly farm loop promises muddy fun, a cafe HQ and prizes, minimum age 14.