Trail Running calendar near Cholmondeley 2025-2026

Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the Brynkinalt Estate near Chirk, Wrexham LL14 5NS. Distances offered: about 5k and 10k. The event spans a weekend with canicross on Saturday and trail running on Sunday.Race HQ at the front of Brynkinalt Hall; parking on the estate (£3). The course winds through..

Set in the Cambrian Mountains, Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail offers Half Marathon and 10k routes, with junior distances for younger runners (0.5 mile for under 7; 1.5 miles for 7–11; 2.6 miles for 12–16). The event is run by Aberystwyth Athletic Club as a not-for-profit, family-friendly affair with ful..

Punk Panther Welcome Way is a trail-running event held in Otley, West Yorkshire, at The Bridge Church (Cattle Market Street, Otley, LS21 1RW). The weekend features distances from half marathon to ultramarathon: 13, 20, 34 and 50 miles. The course largely follows the Welcome Way, a circular route thr..

The Haworth Hobble is Keighley & Craven AC’s classic 32-mile off-road traverse of gritstone moors around Haworth, Todmorden and Hebden Bridge in West Yorkshire. The demanding route covers roughly 51 km with about 4,400 ft of ascent, and is suitable for both runners and walkers venturing onto exposed..

Beast of the Blacks is a three-distance trail challenge set in the Black Mountains of Wales. Starting near Llanbedr Hall, Crickhowell, the event offers 10, 20, and 40 mile routes with elevations of roughly 3,418 ft, 4,553 ft, and 9,106 ft respectively. The course is fully marked and supported by mar..

Grindleford Gallop is a 21-mile challenge for runners and walkers held annually in March, set in the hills of the Peak District around Grindleford. The course traverses challenging Derbyshire terrain and, in recent years, has added two shorter options: 15km with about 660m of ascent and 23km with ab..

Sherwood Pines 20 Mile, Half Marathon & 10k is a forest-running event held at Sherwood Pines in Nottinghamshire, within Sherwood Forest. Runners can choose from 20 miles (NEW), a half marathon, a 10k, or a Junior Run, on a multi-terrain, undulating course through scenic forest trails. The event is d..

"We Need to Talk About Chevin" is a challenging fell race held in Otley, starting and finishing on Station Road near The Black Horse pub, which serves as race HQ and offers post-race refreshments. The main race covers 14km (9 miles) with 650m (2130ft) of elevation, featuring tough climbs including t..

The Moo-rathon, Calf and Hen K is an exciting running event hosted by Zig Zag Running at Hyde Hall Farm, Buntingford. Celebrating its third year, participants can choose from various distances, including 10k, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and Ultra Marathon. The scenic route starts at the farm's bas..

The Link Challenge 2026 is a 20-mile trail run or hike organized by The Sunnywood Project, taking place at Burrs Country Park, Bury, on March 21, 2026. The Village Link route connects six historic villages—Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth and Greenmount—primarily along trail path..

Trails of Mena is a circular trail running event in Derbyshire, starting and finishing at North Wingfield Community Resource Centre. It offers a marathon and a 20-mile trail run through track, maintained trail, fields and woodland. The course heads along the 5 Pits Trail to Sutton Scarsdale, toward..

Canalathon-Ultra Running Festival is staged along the Rochdale Canal with HQ at Sowerby Bridge Cricket Club in West Yorkshire. Distances on offer are 100km, 50km, half marathon and 10km. The 100km is an out-and-back along canal towpaths with minimal elevation; the 50km runs from Ancoats to Sowerby B..

The Moel Famau Easter 'Piece of String' Race is a fun and inclusive outdoor event held at the start of the Easter holidays. Participants can enjoy a scenic run on the region's popular hill, with routes ranging from 6 to 12 kilometers that are well-marked and marshalled. The race features hilly terra..

Set along the Monsal Trail, Peak District, the Monsal Trail March Half Marathon & 10k Weekend offers two distances on a traffic-free, multi-terrain route. Starting and finishing at Bakewell Station, Derbyshire, runners can select the half marathon or 10k and mix days across the weekend. The course f..

Combe Gibbet to Overton is an annual running race hosted by Overton Harriers, taking participants from the historic Combe Gibbet toward Overton. The page highlights a celebratory atmosphere, thanking runners, supporters, and volunteers for a fabulous event. Distances are not listed on the informatio..

Ultra In The Black Country returns for its ninth year, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. The 32-mile loop can be run solo, in a pair, or as a team of four. The scenic, urban course is 97% traffic-free, largely along disused railway lines and canal towpaths..

Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 (M2L Ultra 50) is a 50-mile, heavily supported ultramarathon from Manchester to Liverpool, following the Trans-Pennine Trail, the Manchester Ship Canal and the River Mersey. Held on Good Friday, it attracts around 750 participants and features a fast, well-marked cou..

Pink Moon Ladies Trail Half Marathon is a women-only trail race by First Light Adventure in Derbyshire, near Sutton Scarsdale. The course follows a Lunar Trails-inspired out-and-back route from Rock Lane Race HQ through Sutton Spring Wood to the Five Pits Trail, with rolling climbs. It’s a half mara..

Lets Motor along the Towpath - Rodley is a scenic running event held along the Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rodley, Yorkshire. The course features a flat, even towpath ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to ultra marathoners. Distances offered range from 5K up to a full marathon, with..

Chasewater Easter Egg Challenge is an annual multi-distance running event around Chasewater Country Park in Burntwood, Staffordshire. Runners can choose from 20k, 15k, 10k, 5k and a Junior Run, with routes described as multi-terrain and undulating around the scenic Chasewater Reservoir. The event is..