Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2026-2027

Take on 230 km of Pennine Bridleway and upland trails through the Peak District to Cumbria with 75 hours to finish. Limited to 30 runners, this rugged multi day challenge features checkpoints with hot meals, bunks and course support.

A single-day ultra of about 40 miles along National Cycle Route 8 from Glasbury to Merthyr Tydfil. It is Day 5 of the Mount to Coast CYMRUN, limited to 40 competitors, with mandatory kit requirements and time cut-offs based on a 4 mph minim..

A 102 mile trail ultramarathon around Chester on 18 April 2026 with 1590 m of ascent, 12 checkpoints and a 32 hour cut off. TRA licensed event with live GPS tracking and entry fees from £207.

A multi-distance trail festival on 18 April 2026 in the Shropshire Hills, raising funds for Grow Cook Learn. Routes range from a 10 km off road run to an 80 km event, with on-route food, safety support and trackers for longer races.

A guided 18 mile trail run across the Malvern Hills meeting at North Quarry Car Park in Great Malvern on Saturday 18 April 2026. The route visits ridge summits with over 1300 m of ascent and returns via hillside and woodland trails.

Trail running from Gilestone Farm through the Brecon Beacons with marked 10, 20 and 40 mile routes, well stocked checkpoints and mandatory kit checks; the 40 mile follows the 20 mile route in reverse.

Peak District Birthday Bash on 18 April 2026 is a long distance walking and running event based in Castleton. It offers 70 km and 35 km routes through the central Peak District and supports the Peak District National Park Foundation.

Multi-distance mountain event around Abergavenny with 50 mile, 30 mile and 20 mile routes through the Black Mountains and the Forgotten Landscape above Blaenavon. Entries open 1 October 2025 and close 31 March 2026.

Challenge yourself on this 9 km Peak District fell race with 320 m of climb, starting from Kettleshulme Village Hall. Join the community and support Kettleshulme Primary School as all profits go to the school.

A charity run at Alyn Waters Country Park on 18 April 2026 with 5 km and 10 km multi terrain courses, chip timing and medals. A children's 1 km fun run is available with on the day registration.

Take on a scenic 34.8 mile one day ultra from Merthyr Tydfil to Barry Island along National Cycle Route 8 on 19 April 2026. Limited to 40 runners, this inaugural edition offers an intimate yet epic challenge with a coastal finish.

A roughly 10 mile trail and country lane race in Worcestershire with chip timing, bespoke finisher medals, and midcourse water. The event is based at Sport Martley Leisure Centre with parking at The Chantry School.

An 8.6 mile multi-terrain race around Trawsfynydd Lake in Eryri / Snowdonia on 19 April 2026, chip timed with a 400-runner limit. Proceeds fund the volunteer South Snowdonia Search and Rescue Team.

Join a guided 14 km trail run in peaceful Penllyn Forest on 19 April 2026, exploring quiet tracks between Bala and Lake Vyrnwy. Expect a led run with scenic stops and friendly company in person.

A 10 km trail race on 19 April 2026 through the Ainsdale Sand Dunes, the Red Squirrel 10 km follows wooded paths and ends with an ascent of the highest dune. Organised by Southport Strollers with Natural England, proceeds support Southport..

A running festival at Cannock Chase Forest on 19 April 2026 offering Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a junior race through mixed surface forest trails. The event includes chip timing, a themed medal, free photos and an event village.

A 10 km fell race in the Peak District with 259 m of climb, starting from Fox House and forming the second event in the Totley AC series. Entry for adults only, limited to 250, with FRA permit and mandatory kit checks.

A coastal ultramarathon from Prestatyn to Bangor offering 50 km and 100 km routes with coastal running and inland hills. The event provides aid stations, drop bag service for 100 km, chip timing, tracking, and medical cover.

Two scenic routes start from Holdgate Church in Shropshire, climbing to Abdon Burf and returning via the Jack Mytton Way, with the long route reaching Wenlock Edge. The Marches LDWA organises the walk and proceeds support Holdgate and Eaton..

A 40 mile point to point run along the Monmouthshire & Brecon Canal from Malpas to Brecon Basin on 25 April 2026, with three fully supported checkpoints and a 15 hour time limit for a community-led canal journey.