Trail Running calendar near Brierley Hill 2026-2027

A hill race on the Skirrid near Llanvihangel Crucorny on 19 December 2026, covering 5.7 km with 450 m ascent. The route runs from a field start up to the ridge and summit, then down the north west ridge, with roadside parking and a kit dump..

Festive family-friendly 2.5 km and 5 km runs at Dare Valley Country Park with medals, goody bags, refreshments and free parking.

A family run festive four mile fancy dress run in Horwich on 20 December 2026. Chip timing, a Christmas themed trinket and costume prizes are included and the route is fully marshalled on local roads and paths.

A festive trail running day at Wendover Woods on 20 December 2026 offering a Family Santa Mile plus 5 mile and 10 mile options, with medals and seasonal treats for finishers.

A 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare offering distances from 5 km to ultra, themed medals, a bobble hat and on-course aid stations.

A lakeside Christmas event in Milton Keynes offering marathon and half marathon options with 7½ and 3½ clockwise laps of Caldecotte Lake. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and the event is held under 100 Marathon Club rules.

A 7.8 km fell race on Boxing Day around Totley Moor and Blacka Moor, raising funds for S6 foodbank and Edale Mountain Rescue.

A traditional Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley, Shropshire, with a 4.8 km course and 244 m of climb on a partially marked route. Modest entry fees apply and proceeds go to the Severn Hospice; walkers and families are welcome.

Two self-navigated trail courses across the Marches from Ludlow to Kington, featuring forests, limestone tops and ridge sections. Distances are roughly 30 miles and 16 miles with age and entry fees specified by the organiser.

A downhill fell race of 4 km from Moel Famau summit to Cilcain with about 350 m descent. The route is partially marked, for competitors over 16, and is insured by the WFRA; donations are collected at the White Horse in Cilcain.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with the Wormstones fell race in the Peak District, an energetic 8 km with about 400 m of climb. Join at The Beehive in Glossop on 31 Dec 2026 for tough trails, great company and curry after the run.

Timed event on a 5.3 km out and back riverside course at Hardy Farm with pick your own medals and a seven hour time limit.

A winter trail event in Mortimer Forest offering an approximately 10-mile mixed-terrain race and a shorter 4-mile route, both featuring a climb to High Vinnalls, muddy trails, and a downhill finish with long-range views.

A trail event at Wenchford Picnic Site with seven hills over seven miles or the double 14-mile Immortal Sinner; forest trails may be muddy or icy and canicross waves are available.

The Round Sheffield Run: Winter will take place in Sheffield on Friday 1 January 2027. You can run between 20 and 24 kilometers.

A night-time fell race in the Dovedale valley over riverside trails, fields and a woodland climb; 9.5 km with 345 m ascent and FRA licenced.

A 43-mile point-to-point ultra from Wendover to Little Venice, combining countryside trails, roads and the Grand Union Canal towpath, with GPS tracking, five checkpoints and mandatory kit requirements.

A looped multi terrain **5k** from the caravan park and cafe at Llanbenwch near Ruthin, mixing minor roads and public footpaths. The race is electronically timed, awards category prizes and gives all finishers a medal.

A continuous winter race of 268 miles along the Pennine Way from Edale to Kirk Yetholm with a 156 hour time limit and over 10,700 m of ascent.

Navigate the terrain of Cannock Chase in this 27 km fell race starting from Milford Common. Participants must use navigation skills across a 540 m climb with full FRA kit required for the journey.