Cardington
Trail Running Calendar near Cardington 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Cardington for 2026-2027! We've gathered 42 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Breidden Hills Race is an 11.5 km fell event near Criggion with 790 m ascent on 27 September 2026; pre-entry only, entry fee £8.
October 2026
Functional fitness race in Brierley Hill on 4 Oct 2026 with solo, doubles and relay options, ten exercise stations and 400m or 800m running laps.
A capped 32 mile trail in the Cambrian Mountains based at Camp Plas, fully marked with on-route support, checkpoints, camping and onsite weekend facilities.
An untimed 5k and 10k adventure run at Lyons Lane Motocross LTD in Shrewsbury on October 17, 2026. The course uses a MotoX track and includes brook crossings, hill climbs, a mud crawl and a water slide finish.
Trail Half Marathon and 7.6 mile Super Seven in Wyre Forest on 18 Oct 2026, with medals, race timing, water stations and category prizes.
Five-mile Mercia Handicap fell race at Plush Hill with a 500 m ascent, FRA-mandated kit checks, handicap starts by estimated time and a £10 payment on race day.
November 2026
A 10 km night off-road race at Wyre Forest Visitor Centre on 11 November 2026. Torches are compulsory and canicross is permitted; medals and prizes are awarded and a self-service water refill is provided.
A 10 km multi terrain trail run around Beckbury, Shropshire, featuring the Badgers Bite Hill, marshalled and signposted with a halfway drinks station and a finisher medal.
A provisional WFRA fell race on 15 November 2026, covering 8.1 km with 762 m ascent, mandatory WFRA kit and a 1 hour 15 minute cut off at Ashes Hollow.
A night time off-road 10 km race at The Wyre Forest with compulsory torches, canicross allowed, medals for all finishers and prizes for the top three men and women. Early reduced fee for the first 20 entries.
Point to point time trial from Little Stretton to Stiperstones on 29 November 2026 with entry on the day, required navigational skills, and fees £8 adult £2 junior.
December 2026
Winter endurance on The Wrekin: cover 160 miles and 47,000 ft of ascent in 48 hours; entry requires prior 100 mile experience and places are limited.
A 14.5 km FRA AM fell race around Cardington with 793 m of ascent, mostly marked and marshalled, requiring full FRA kit and with water available at the finish.
Trail runs in Wyre Forest on 13 December 2026 with a family 1 mile plus 5 km and 10 km races; canicross allowed in the 5 km and 10 km events.
Boxing Day fell event near Minsterley with a 4.8 km course climbing 244 m, open to runners and walkers; entry fees support Severn Hospice.
January 2027
The Holly Challenge on 23 January 2027 offers 5K, 10K, half marathon and marathon on the lanes of Lightmoor Nature Reserve near Telford. Entries are limited to 50 places and all finishers receive a medal.
February 2027
Trail races in Carding Mill Valley offering 10K, half and full marathon routes with aid stations, a medal and a cake competition.