Trail Running calendar near Church Stretton 2026-2027

Experience a scenic trail half marathon through the Peak District starting at the historic Lyme National Trust. This fully marked course features iconic landmarks like White Nancy and includes a canal side section.

Experience a summer trail race through the hilly forest paths of Cannock Chase. Choose between a half marathon or 10k and enjoy free parking, race photos, and a bespoke finisher medal.

Run through the scenic southern Peak District and Tittesworth Reservoir on rugged trails and moorland tracks. Choose between three distances and enjoy a chip timed race with stocked aid stations and a themed finisher medal.

Explore the scenic high ground around Matlock in this self navigated challenge for runners and walkers. Choose between 17 km and 35 km routes to support the Derby Mountain Rescue Team.

Marston Madness is a 6-hour endurance challenge on a scenic 5k loop. Run solo or with friends to see how many laps you can complete, with professional chip timing tracking your progress in a supportive atmosphere.

This 27-mile ultra marathon starts with a challenging trek up Plynlimon mountain in Wales. Runners then follow the Severn Path to the finish, passing two stocked checkpoints. All finishers receive a medal, technical t-shirt, and head visor.

The Severn Challenge is a five-day, 218-mile ultramarathon along the River Severn. Runners tackle a different stage each day, earning a unique medal for each finish. Accommodation, meals, and kit transfer are included in this demanding mult..

This 10km fell race offers a classic Peak District challenge. The route starts on the canal towpath before a significant climb past the iconic Black Rocks to a trig point. It returns via the same path for a fast finish back at Cromford Mead..

Take on the Stiperstones Fell Race in Snailbeach on Wed 8 Jul 2026, a rugged 6.7 km course with about 375 m of climb across classic Shropshire ridgelines. Pre entry is £7 or pay £10 on the day, with junior races available.

Experience an off road 10 km single lap through the trails of Wyre Forest in this summer evening race. This inclusive event welcomes canicross runners and offers a focused racing environment starting from the Callow Hill Visitor Centre.

A 48-mile point-to-point ultra marathon tracing the River Severn from Mid Wales to Shrewsbury. Participants must maintain a minimum pace to pass checkpoints, with vegan and gluten-free food available. Finishers receive a bespoke medal and t..

Enjoy a sunset run through the beautiful woodlands and meadows of Coombe Abbey Park. This two lap trail race offers a firm course and a friendly atmosphere for a perfect Friday evening activity.

This 57-mile point-to-point ultramarathon follows the River Severn from Worcester to Stonehouse. Runners pass through several towns on a comparatively flat course. All finishers receive a bespoke medal and head visor.

Challenge yourself with four mountain distances ranging from a half marathon to a 50 mile ultra in the Black Mountains. This self navigation event features stunning landmarks and full support from the Longtown Village Hall base.

Experience the landscape of Eryri National Park in North Wales with trail races starting and finishing in Llanberis. Choose from four distances including a marathon that summits the highest peak in Wales.

Test your endurance on the highest peak in Wales with a 24 hour ultra trail challenge. Run solo or in a relay team to complete as many ascents of Yr Wyddfa as possible in this UTMB indexed event.

Choose between five circular distances from 10 to 40 miles through 12 scenic parishes. Run or walk this waymarked off road challenge starting from the village of Hallow and enjoy a hot meal at the finish.

Run the scenic Shropshire Hills at The Piece of Cake Trail Run in Carding Mill Valley with 10K, half marathon and marathon distances. Enjoy marked trails, aid stations, a finisher medal and a cake competition.

Take on the Charlesworth & Chisworth Carnival Fell Race on Sat 11 Jul 2026 in the Peak District, a testing 5 km / 3.1 mile course with 180 m of climb. Pre entry and entry on the day plus junior races make this a great community running day.

The Phoenix Blaze is a flexible, timed running event along the flat River Mersey towpath. Run from one 5.3km lap to an ultra marathon within the 7-hour limit. It's part of a summer series with a charity donation for every entry.