Trail Running calendar near Cardington 2025-2026

Malvern Hills Ultra offers 23, 31, 38 and 47 mile scenic but tough out and back routes along the Worcestershire Way. Self navigation with GPX support and helpful Timelords pacers, plus a bespoke finisher medal and commemorative swag.

Rasus y Bannau is a tough mountain trail race starting and finishing in Brecon, sending runners across the wild Bannau Brycheiniog peaks. Choose a marathon or bold 75 km and 100 km ultra routes with full checkpoint support.

Take on a guided, non competitive traverse of Snowdonia's 15 Welsh 3000s, covering roughly 30 miles with about 4,000 m of ascent across Snowdon, Carneddau and Glyderau. Expert mountain guides, support vehicle and food stations included.

Experience the HOWUM 2026, a scenic 30 mile ultra through the Heart of Wales starting and finishing at Dol Lys Camp Ground in Llanidloes with no time limits. Enjoy trail views, three staffed checkpoints and a Pegasus medal at the finish.

Join the Cake Race on Sat 2 May 2026 in Diggle, starting from the Diggle Hotel, for a scenic 16 km fell challenge over the Pennines. Fast times, team prizes and a quirky cake reward for bakers make this a must do spring race.

Discover the Cotswolds with Tempo Trail Races on 3 May 2026, offering scenic trail distances from 10K up to a new 50K and a 100 km ultra. Choose your challenge and soak up friendly club vibes and beautiful countryside.

Join a guided recce of the Moelwyns leg of the legendary Paddy Buckley Round in Snowdonia, tackling a rugged 35 km route with big climbs. Small guided groups from experienced Paddy Buckley finishers offer route tips and technical support.

Explore classic Peak District trails at the TFG Castle & Cake Trail Races in Castleton, with scenic climbs and views of the Great Ridge and Mam Tor. Choose a 6.5 km or 13.1 km route, then enjoy treats and local bakery delights at the finish..

Worsley Woods Ladies 5 Mile Trail Race on 3 May 2026 offers a scenic 5 mile route through Worsley Woods in Manchester, welcoming women of all abilities. Entries open 31 December with limited places and on the day entry subject to availabili..

Rainow 5 is a scenic 5 mile trail race over White Nancy and the Kerridge ridge near the Peak District, with about 230 m ascent. Limited entries, friendly vibe and proceeds benefit local charities and mountain rescue, with tea and cake after..

The Sheinton Steeplchase is a 5.3 km cross-country race held near Sheinton Church by Cressage in the West Midlands. Featuring a total ascent of 100 meters, it offers a challenging yet accessible course that is not a traditional fell race bu..

Tackle the Bat Challenge at Beacon Hill Country Park: a six hour off road loop where you choose your pace and complete as many 3.3 mile laps as you can. Expect a steady climb to scenic high points and a fun, supportive atmosphere.

Tackle the Offa's Dyke ULTRA, a 24 hour southbound run from Prestatyn along the iconic National Trail on 9 and 10 May 2026, with solo and team entries plus GPS tracking and chip timing. Support crew and vehicle required.

Tackle a 33 mile trail at the Spire Ultra on 9 May 2026, winding across high moorland, ancient woodland and reservoirs. Celebrate the tenth anniversary with a special finisher memento and light refreshments at the community hub.

Tackle the Epona 100, a 100 mile ultra with 17,000 ft of climbing across Offa’s Dyke and the Beacons Way. Starting and finishing in Abergavenny, the mostly trail route offers eight aid stations and a 50 hour cutoff.

Tackle an unmarked 18 mile fell trail around Castleshaw with about 3000 ft of ascent on Saturday 9 May 2026. Navigate checkpoints along footpaths including parts of the Pennine Way and enjoy manned feeds and hot soup at the finish.

The Apocalypse Ultramarathon on 9 May 2026 in Church Stretton offers four distinct loops totaling 50 miles and over 10,000 ft of climb. Run one to four loops in any order within a 16 hour limit while enjoying a rolling buffet at HQ.

Five Trigs is a scenic point to point fell and trail event across the South Pennines, visiting five trig points over about 19 miles and 900 m of ascent. Navigate yourself, enjoy manned checkpoints en route and finish with hot soup.

Take on The Tour of Bradwell The Other Half, a challenging fell race in the Peak District starting and finishing at Bradwell Sports Club. Expect a long high ground route with big climbs and a lively mass start atmosphere.

Run the Cressbrook Crawl in the Peak District on Sat 9 May 2026, a scenic fell race of 10.5 km with 400 m climb around Cressbrook. Pre entry only via Fabian 4 from The Cressbrook Club, open to runners aged 16 and over.