Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2025-2026

Take on a scenic two lap 9.5 km trail run at Kinver Edge and the Rock Houses on 11 January 2026, with prizes for top men and women. Limited to 100 runners, the race includes medals, finish goodies and on site toilets and a cafe.

Take on the Badger Challenge at Beacon Hill, a six hour off road loop where you can run as many 3.3 mile laps as you like to reach half marathon or marathon distances. Dogs, canicross and rucking welcome, with a charity tree token option.

Tackle the South Pennine 24 on 28 Feb 2026 at Dovestone, a fully supported 24 mile route across wild moorland and scenic Dark Peak trails. Enjoy checkpoints, hot soup at the finish and a friendly atmosphere with limited places.

Tackle the Chester Ultra 50, a 50 mile trail race around Chester weaving through Helsby Hill, Delamere Forest and the Sandstone Trail. Expect varied terrain, live GPS tracking and a supported course with seven checkpoints.

Take on Cannock Chase Forest on 28 Feb 2026 with a half marathon or 10K across marked pine and heathland trails, featuring steep climbs, fast descents and muddy technical terrain. Dog friendly with canicross places and finisher medals.

The Brecon to Cardiff Classic is a 70-kilometer ultra running race following the scenic Taff Trail from Brecon in the Brecon Beacons National Park to Cardiff. Now in its 12th year, this fully marked, one-way race features diverse landscapes..

The St David's Day Dragon Run 2026, organized by Saturn Running, takes place in the scenic Dare Valley Country Park in Aberdare, Wales. This 7-hour time challenge allows participants to run distances of their choice, starting from a minimum..

Brecon to Cardiff Xtreme is a winter mountain ultramarathon, a 75-km linear challenge from Brecon to Cardiff (about 47 miles) with roughly 2,700–2,800 m of ascent, including 11 summits such as Pen y Fan, Cribyn and Fan y Big. The Taff Xtrem..

Join the Pitsford Water Trail Races on 1 March 2026 for scenic, fully marshaled trail runs around Pitsford Water with 10k and half marathon options. Enjoy village views, finisher medal and free digital photos in a friendly countryside event..

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.

Cloud 9 is a scenic 9 mile fell race from Congleton to Bosley Cloud and back via the Bridestones with about 1250 ft of ascent. Off road, chip timed and well marshalled, it supports the National Trust.

Tackle the Winter GMU around Bristol on the Community Forest Path with 45 mile and 30 mile options on scenic self guided routes. Chip timing, well stocked checkpoints and a technical finishers T shirt and bespoke medal await.

Tackle the Scott Sports Dirty Dozen, a 12 km loop through Cannock Chase on muddy trails with tough climbs and fast descents for an off road challenge. Family friendly with a short U14 course, free camping and parking and post race photos.

Scenic but demanding trail runs across Saddleworth moorland and reservoirs in three distances that require navigation to checkpoints. Entries include timing, refreshments and a post event meal, with medical and mountain rescue on standby.

Take on the Hateful 8 Ultra Loop, a 9 mile loop at Bridgend where runners log as many laps as possible in an 8 hour challenge. Mixed terrain with steep climbs and technical forestry descents makes every loop a true test of grit and strategy..

Explore riverside paths and rocky trails at Loggerheads Country Park with 5 km, 5 km canicross and 10 km options on 7 March 2026. Varied terrain, steps and scenic views make this a fun and rewarding challenge for runners and their dogs.

Take on the 40th Two Crosses Circuit on Sunday 8 March 2026 and traverse the Western Pennine reservoirs and moors on scenic 26 mile or 18 mile courses for walkers and runners. Base is Greenmount Old School for a friendly, well supported out..

The CODopoly Triple is a friendly multi day running event in Shropshire where you can run one, two or all three days. Choose 8 mile, half marathon or marathon courses and soak up Ironbridge and south Telford views at The Unicorn Inn.

Grindleford Gallop takes you across the White Peak on a scenic 21 mile course with sweeping Baslow Curbar and Froggatt edge views. Volunteer run and fundraising for Grindleford Primary School, it mixes challenge with stunning scenery.

Take on the Pennine Bridleway PB18km on 14 March 2026, an 18 km trail with 806 m ascent from Hayfield to Rushup Edge. Enjoy a self navigating route, an aid station at the turn and medals for finishers with a staggered flexible start.