Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2026-2027

A 7.5 km mixed terrain race on 18 July 2026 starting and finishing at the Bell & Harp pub in Little Eaton, running through the Derbyshire Dales. Entries are open until 17 July with chip timing, a 45 plus category and an afterparty.

A 5k muddy obstacle course at Worcester Racecourse on 18 Jul 2026, open to participants aged 13 and over. Entry includes fundraising support and a finishers medal, with a minimum fundraising target of £50.

Wye Valley Tunnel Run on 19 July 2026 features fun runs plus 10 km, half marathon and marathon routes that use the Wye Valley Greenway and long tunnel. Courses are well marked with feed stations and event medals.

Two trail races in Aymestrey, Herefordshire, both climbing to the Iron Age hillfort at Croft Ambrey. Routes are fully marked with water stations and a separate juniors 2 km race with medals.

A professionally guided, fully supported three day loop in Northern Snowdonia visiting 47 summits over just over 100 km with about 9,000 m of ascent. Small groups return each day to Capel Curig with a support vehicle and 1:6 guiding ratio.

Experience a two lap trail race through 400 acres of historic parkland at Alderley Park. This five mile course features scenic views of an arboretum and lakes and includes a technical finisher t-shirt for all participants.

Tackle a classic Peak District fell run from Glossop Rugby Club up to The Nab, a challenging 4 miles with 365 m of climbing and great views. Open to runners 16 and over with pre entry and on the day entry and team places available.

Join the Fellrunner in Sheldon on Thu 23 Jul 2026 for a spirited 4 mile village fell race across scenic Peak District climbs. Friendly entry on the day supports local funds and welcomes runners aged 14 and over.

A 100 km, 3,178 m ascent ultramarathon on 25 July 2026 following the Beacons Way across the Brecon Beacons. Entry is by application with strict qualifying criteria, mandatory map and compass navigation, six manned checkpoints and compulsory..

A 100 mile self-navigation ultramarathon across the Brecon Beacons on 25 July 2026 with 6143 m ascent, ten checkpoints and live GPS tracking. Entrants must be 20+, have prior 50 mile race experience and competent map and compass skills.

A multi-distance running event along the River Severn on a disused railway between Ironbridge and Bridgnorth, offering distances from 9 miles to 37 miles with regular aid stations and riverside views.

Multi-distance trail running in the Brecon Beacons near Abergavenny on 25 to 26 July 2026, with routes from 12 km to 110 km and UTMB Index race status for key categories.

A Britney themed 7 hour Time Challenge at Dare Valley Country Park offering distances from 3 km up to ultra and 50 km. Aid tables, medals and goody bags are provided, with free parking, toilets and a cafe on site.

Alderman's Ascent in Greenfield on 25 July 2026 is an 8.5 km fell race with over 400 m of ascent, visiting Pots and Pans and Shaw Rocks. It is classed AS under FRA rules and will be a counter for the English Fell Running Championship.

A family friendly inflatable obstacle fun run in Coventry on 25 July 2026, with giant inflatables, five music zones and choices of 2.5k, 5k, 10k or 15k laps. Participants receive a finisher medal and on-site food and facilities are provided..

MacTuffX Birmingham on 25 July 2026 at Edgbaston combines ten functional Xercises with repeated runs in Classic (10x400m) or 2X (10x800m) formats. Solo, doubles and relay entries are available; entrants must be 18 or older.

An endurance format event on 25 July 2026 at The Sidings, Wirral Country Park. Runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one remains; the event is sold out with a waiting list.

A 5 km muddy obstacle run around Sefton Park on 25 July 2026, featuring climbs, crawls and slides. Waves start every 15 minutes, minimum age 13, and the event supports fundraising for cancer research.

A 9.3 km fell race near Cwm, Ebbw Vale with 549 m of climb on moorland and a partly waymarked anticlockwise loop. Basic navigation and mountain skills are useful; the event is part of the South Wales Series.

Two trail races across Pen Y Fan on 26 July 2026, offering 5 or 13 mile routes with chip timing, a medal and compulsory safety kit. Registration runs from 27 July 2025 to 20 July 2026.