Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2026-2027

Enjoy scenic trails around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options that take in village paths, country lanes and lakeside views. Trail shoes and a personal cup are advised as the races are cupless; all finishers get a medal.

Run a scenic 70k along the Taff Trail from the Brecon Beacons to Nantgarw, passing reservoirs, waterfalls and historic sites. The event includes coach transfer to the start, checkpoints, timing and a finisher medal.

Tackle a rugged 75 km mountain ultramarathon from Brecon to Cardiff, summiting Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big over wild ridges and forests. A 26.2 mile Taff Xtreme option covers the second half; both are unmarked and GPS navigated.

Tackle undulating trails, muddy paths and a shallow stream crossing on an adventurous six mile route at Baggeridge Country Park. Join the Action Heart Tuff Un on 1 March 2026 to test yourself and support a West Midlands cardiac charity.

Celebrate St David's Day with the Dragon Run at Dare Valley Country Park on 1 March 2026, choose from 3 km to ultra distances or tackle a flexible 7 hour time challenge. Enjoy scenic footpaths, aid stations, medals and vegan goody bags.

Tackle the Winter Green Man Ultra on Bristol's Community Forest Path with 45 mile or 30 mile options across rolling winter trails run anti clockwise. Self navigated with checkpoints and friendly support for a proper winter trail test.

Take on the Loggerheads Trail 5 km or 10 km at Loggerheads Country Park on 7 March 2026, including a 5 km canicross option and member entries. Enjoy varied riverside and technical trails, a few challenging steps, and friendly on site suppor..

Scenic trail across Saddleworth Moor with reservoir views and required self navigation between checkpoints. Choose roughly 25, 40 or 60 km routes with staffed checkpoints, live tracking and a post race meal.

Run the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop across Cannock Chase with muddy singletrack, climbs, fast descents and the notorious Ditch of Doom. Kids course, on site parking and a bespoke finisher medal complete the day.

Tackle a scenic but testing 6.8 km fell course around Dolgarrog with 417 m of climb, hosted at Canolfan Porthlwyd. Entry on the day; minimum age 16 makes it perfect for adventurous runners.

Join the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026, a scenic event for walkers and runners across Western Pennine reservoirs and moors. Choose 26 mile or 18 mile routes and enjoy well marked countryside trails.

CODopoly Triple is a flexible three day running event on 13 March 2026, letting you run one, two or all three days along scenic Ironbridge and south Telford routes. Choose 8 miles, a half marathon or a full marathon each day and enjoy The U..

Run 18 km on the Pennine Bridleway from Hayfield to Rushup Edge and back, climbing 806 m through classic Peak District scenery. Self navigating with finger posts and a halfway aid station, the event finishes with hot drinks and a finisher m..

Run a new 50 km trail loop from Hayfield through the White and Dark Peaks, following classic trails like the Pennine Way for big climbs and sweeping views. This self navigate ultramarathon includes GPX notes, Ranger Safety Team support and..

Run scenic Cambrian Mountain trails at the Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races on 14 March 2026 with half marathon, 10 km and junior distances for all ages. Club run event with waymarked routes, food stalls and a friendly festival vibe.

Canicross on Saturday and trail races on Sunday at the private Brynkinalt Estate in Chirk, with scenic approx 5k and 10k routes over footpaths, grass and climbs. Festival vibes, photos and results add to the experience.

Take on the Beast of the Blacks in the Black Mountains of Wales with 11, 20 or 40 mile routes across mountain tops, forests and rivers. Fully marked courses with GPX files and onsite support welcome runners and canicross teams.

Take on the Grindleford Gallop on Saturday 14 March 2026, a scenic 34 km trail with about 825 m of climb across moorland, trails and Chatsworth Park. A volunteer run event raising funds for Grindleford Primary School.

Take on the scenic Chicken Run in Hayfield, Peak District, with two route options over challenging fell terrain. Friendly community vibe, cakes and refreshments at the school, and proceeds support Hayfield Primary School.

Run the DirtRun Wyre Wizard Trail at Wyre Forest on 15 March 2026, choosing the Half Marathon 13 miles or Super Seven 7.6 miles through ancient trees and rolling trails. Expect marshals, race timing and a special finishers medal.