Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2026-2027

Experience a 100 percent off road trail adventure through the heart of Cannock Chase. Choose from various distances including a single lap half marathon and a challenging two lap full marathon on scenic forest singletrack.

Experience the historic Ironbridge Gorge and Silkin Way at this multi lap event in Telford. Choose between 8, 16, or 26.2 mile distances starting and finishing at a local inn.

Experience a 5 mile fell race with 1,850 feet of ascent in the Hayfield area. This short distance event is part of the Three Days in May series and requires pre-registration for all runners aged 18 and over.

Run the Shropshire Historic 50K from Telford Town Park to The Quarry Park in Shrewsbury on 16 May 2026, via Ironbridge, Buildwas Abbey and Wroxeter Roman City. Officially measured with chip timing, nutrition stations and free photos.

Experience the beauty of the Cotswold Hills starting from the historic Sudeley Castle. Choose from five trail distances ranging from a 7 km short course to a 51 km ultra marathon through picturesque English countryside.

Test your grit on a Royal Marines designed obstacle course through the Cheshire mud. Choose between 6 km and 10 km routes featuring over 30 tactical challenges and a vibrant event village celebration.

Experience a 26.2 mile marathon distance challenge through the White Peak starting in Alstonefield. This circular route features 4800 feet of ascent with manned checkpoints and locally made hot food at the finish.

Experience a traditional Peak District fell race in Youlgrave featuring a 5.8 mile route across rough trails and open fields. This community event supports village facilities and offers a technical course for seasonal runners.

Tackle a steep 3 km fell race up Shutlingsloe in the Peak District on Sun 17 May 2026 with 270 m of ascent for a short punchy challenge. On the day entry is available and the race is part of the Wildboarclough fete.

Explore the scenic parish of Deddington on a 5k, 10k, or 20k run through local farmland. This community event supports local schools and the Firefighters Charity while welcoming runners of all abilities.

Experience a focused fell running challenge in Little Hayfield with a steep 1.2 mile climb up and down Lantern Pike plus a separate distance for junior runners.

Experience a 10.5 km fell race at Totley Moor featuring 440 meters of elevation gain. This established event in Sheffield is part of the Totley AC Race Series and offers a limited number of 250 places for participants.

A one-lap trail event of about 10 km around Quarry Bank Mill and Styal woods on mixed surfaces and undulating terrain. The 2026 course was altered and entries for that edition were limited.

Join this monthly trail running series at Wirral Country Park featuring an 8 km course. Open to all runners aged 16 and over the event offers both individual race entries and full series rankings for various age categories.

The Batch Bash is a short, sharp fell race in Shropshire featuring a 4.8 km course with 305m of climb. It takes place on an evening in May. Entries are available in advance or on the day.

Experience an out and back 6 mile trail race near the source of the River Yarrow. This event features lesser known paths and tracks starting from the Rivington Tea Room.

Experience a classic fell race through the Peak District National Park starting in Castleton. This 9.2 km course takes runners along the scenic Great Ridge with over 400 meters of elevation gain and a descent from Hollins Cross.

Experience an evening fell race through ancient landscapes and modern turbines with views of the Peak District. This 9.5 km course features steep hills and a downhill finish in Carsington Village.

A non stop 145 mile ultramarathon from Birmingham to London along the Grand Union Canal Towpath. This iconic event features a flat route with a 45 hour cut off and is open to all runners aged 20 and over.

Experience the landscape of the Shropshire and Mid Wales border with 10 or 16 mile routes for walkers and runners. Enjoy a scenic journey through moorlands and woods finishing on the historic Offa’s Dyke National Trail.