Trail Running calendar near Church Stretton 2025-2026

The Two Crosses Circuit will take place in Greenmount on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Hannington Hike will take place in Hannington on Sunday 8 March 2026.

The Pennine Bridleway PB18km Trail Running event is an 18km trail running adventure designed for participants of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Peak District, the course features a mix of fast trails and challenging ascents, making it an..

The Ranger Ultras PB50km Ultra is a trail running event held in the Peak District, based in the historic village of Hayfield. Covering 50 kilometers, the course features a grand loop incorporating the Pennine Bridleway, Pennine Way, and Limestone Way, offering a mix of fast trails, challenging ascen..

The Nant Yr Arian Silver Trail Races, set in the stunning Cambrian Mountains, offer participants a choice of challenging routes, including a Half Marathon and a 10km race, suitable for both beginners and experienced runners. The event also features children's races for various age groups. With fully..

The Brynkinalt Running Festival, held on the private Brynkinalt Estate in Wrexham, offers trail running and canicross events over two days. Participants can choose from approximately 5k and 10k distances, suitable for various ages and abilities, with minimum ages of 12 for 5k and 16 for 10k. The cou..

The Beast of the Blacks is a challenging trail running event held in the stunning Black Mountains of Wales, starting and finishing at Llanbedr Hall near Crickhowell. Scheduled for March 14, 2026, it offers three distances: 11 miles (17 km), 20 miles (32.5 km), and 40 miles (65 km), with significant..

The Link Challenge is a 20-mile trail run or hike set in Bury, UK, showcasing the area's six historic villages: Nangreaves, Holcombe, Hawkshaw, Affetside, Ainsworth, and Greenmount. Participants can enjoy the scenic route while engaging with fellow adventurers, with the option of being guided throug..

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 Forest of Dean Spring Trails Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile race held annually in the Forest of Dean, starting and finishing near the Speech House Hotel. The course features well-maintained woodland trails with gentle inclines, offering a multi-terrain experience through beautiful forest la..

The Monsal Trail March Half Marathon Weekend, held in Bakewell, Derbyshire, offers runners a scenic and traffic-free experience on one of the Peak District's most iconic trails. Participants can choose between a half marathon and a 10k race, both taking place over the weekend. The course follows a f..

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..

The Bristol Trail & Ultra, held on 28 March 2026, is a trail running event in Bristol offering two distances: a 25km trail and a 55km ultra. Both races start and finish at Museum Square in central Bristol, taking runners through scenic woodland, riverside paths, parks, and disused railway lines. The..

Ultra in The Black Country is a scenic long-distance running event taking place on March 29, 2026, starting and finishing at Baggeridge Country Park near Dudley, West Midlands. Participants can choose to run solo, in pairs, or as a team of four, covering a 32-mile loop that features urban escapes li..

The Combe Gibbet to Overton Race will take place in Overton on Sunday 29 March 2026.

The Manchester to Liverpool Ultra 50 is a 50-mile ultra-running event held in the UK, following the scenic Trans-Pennine Trail, Manchester Ship Canal, and River Mersey from Manchester to Liverpool. Starting at the Imperial War Museum North in Manchester and finishing at the North End Sports and Soci..

The Summit 2 Sea - Offa's Dyke Half Marathon is a challenging spring race covering approximately 13.8 miles from the summit of Moel y Parc to the coast at Prestatyn. Runners will ascend over 2,450 feet, starting at over 1,300 feet above sea level, along the scenic Offa's Dyke National Trail. The cou..

The Battle of the Brampton Valley Way is a unique ultra running event held along the traffic-free Brampton Valley Way, spanning 28 miles (45 km) from Market Harborough in Leicestershire to Northamptonshire and back. This super flat course offers a scenic route through rural Northamptonshire, featuri..

The Llangollen Fell Race, hosted by Run Free Fell Runners in North Wales, is a popular annual event featuring two scenic routes: a challenging 17-mile course with 3000ft of elevation and a shorter 10-mile route ascending 1969ft. Both start at Dinas Bran Leisure Centre and offer stunning views of Tre..

The MTC Gelert is a challenging 47-mile ultra marathon held in Wales, starting from Barmouth and finishing in Llanidloes. The race follows the scenic National Cycle Route 8, offering a spectacular course through varied terrain. It is part of the Mount to Coast End to End Challenge Series and serves..