Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2026-2027

An evening fell race on Sugar Loaf from Llanwenarth, about 8.8 km with 350 m ascent. Chip timed and limited to 140 entries, age over 18, with snacks and a prize presentation at the pub afterward.

Abergwyngregyn is a 7.2 km fell race near Bangor with 391 m of climb. It is the final event in the North Wales Mid Week Series and is insured by the WFRA.

An evening orienteering event at Brereton Heath near Holmes Chapel offering colour coded courses from White to Blue to match a range of navigational skills. Pre entry is via RaceSignUp and parking is metered at the Visitor Centre.

A hill run of 6.7 km with 250 m ascent near Ratlinghope, Shropshire on 23 June 2026, held in memory of an individual and raising funds for Severn Hospice. The start location uses what3words teams.orchids.mailers.

A short, club organised fell race on 24 June 2026 in Brushes Clough Country Park near Shaw, Oldham. The **6.1 km** course crosses moorland and forest trails, requires specific safety kit and navigational awareness, and is pre entry only.

A 9 km two lap trail race through The Valley country park in Evesham on 24 June 2026, permitting canicross and offering series entry until 1 May 2026. Places are limited and there are no on the night medals or prize awards.

An annual trail race on 24 June 2026 near the Malvern Hills offering 10 km and a new 5 km route, undulating off-road terrain, finisher medals and prizes, on-course water for the 10 km and refreshments at race headquarters.

Nant Gain is a 7.6 km fell race around Cilcain with 370 m of ascent, night registration at The White Horse Pub and a £3 entry on the night. Parking is limited so car sharing and use of the viewpoint car park are recommended.

Hospice of the Valleys Inflatable 5k in Cardiff on 27 June 2026 features 5 km and 10 km distances with individual and group entry options and fees of £15 and £20 respectively.

A 5.8 miles fell race in Whaley Bridge on 27 June 2026 with 274 m of ascent, for ages 16 and over. Registration and finish are at Whaley Bridge Bowling Club; entry is £12 and a £2 drinks voucher is offered for sustainable travel.

Trail half marathon and 10k around Carsington Water in Derbyshire on 27 June 2026. Courses are marked and chip timed, with event photographs, finish medals and an event village offering food and drink.

A lapped running event at Burrs Country Park supporting The Sunnywood Project. Runners may complete as many 3.28 miles laps as they wish within a seven hour limit; aid station, medal options, toilets and parking on site.

Weekend multi stage trail enduro in Endcliffe Park, Sheffield with 11 timed stages covering about 20 km within a 24.5 km route. Entry is individual or pairs and the event includes stage and overall results plus post race food and music.

A 5k obstacle event at Cheltenham Racecourse with muddy climb, crawl and slide obstacles, mixed grass and woodchip surfaces, and start/finish by the grandstand. Waves run every 15 minutes and participants must be 13 or older.

A Pretty Muddy 5 km obstacle event at Tatton Park featuring climbing, crawling and sliding across uneven grass and gravel terrain. It requires participants to be 13 or older and includes fundraising support plus a Race for Life medal.

A four hour score event in the Camarthen Fans using pre marked waterproof maps and a full course of about 20 miles. Entry by pre entry costs £10 and includes food, tea, coffee and cake.

Skyline Wales is a long linear 102 km event with 4663 m of climb from Barmouth to Llandegla One Planet. Navigation and significant experience are required, entries are limited and there are strict time cut-offs.

A new hill race at the Tintern Village Fete on 27 June 2026 with a 4.2 km course and 215 m ascent, starting and finishing in the Fete Field and running over bridge, stone steps, steep paths and forestry road. Entry on the day £5.

A multi-lap running event at Chasewater Visitor Centre with distance options from 5k to marathon, relatively flat 5K laps, park facilities and aid stations; finishers receive a medal and possibly a Snickers bar.

A long fell race near Hayfield covering 15.5 miles and 2,950 ft of ascent in late June 2026, with on the day entry, adult only entry and a requirement to carry full FRA kit.